Juvederm in Reno, Nevada

Conveniently located to serve Reno, Carson City & Gardnerville

Over time, your face can change and lose volume. Cheeks can flatten, and the skin can start to sag. Lips can become less plump. With Juvederm in Reno, you can reverse these signs of aging by restoring volume in areas that have lost it over the years, benefiting from the treatment with fuller lips, rounder cheeks, and an overall younger, smoother appearance.

Dr. Yamamoto a double-board certified facial plastic surgeon in Reno is extensively trained in using a wide variety of facial filler products, serving as an apprentice to one of the world’s top facial filler injectors: Dr. Louis DeJoseph. One of Dr. Yamamoto’s specialties is Juvederm, where hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in the body, is injected in strategic places in the face. For enhanced patient comfort, Dr. Yamamoto has developed a needleless technique using micro-cannulas for injections.

Why Choose Sierra Nevada Cosmetic and Laser Surgery for Juvederm Fillers?

Dr. Yamamoto’s experience, expertise, and friendly manner will make you feel confident when you select him for your Juvederm fillers. He also uses the full family of Juvederm products—Juvederm Ultra Plus XC, Juvederm Voluma, Juvederm Volbella, and Juvederm Vollure—allowing him to use exactly the right one for each patient and their goals. In addition to fillers injected by the doctor, he has two skilled nurse injectors on his staff: Noelle Davis-Marinaccio and Amanda McJones.

Benefits of Juvederm in Reno

This nonsurgical procedure offers nearly instantaneous results that look and feel natural. Dr. Yamamoto typically only needs 20 minutes to inject the treatments. Depending upon where they are applied, results can last for several months and even years. Side effects are typically mild, and there isn’t any downtime post-surgery.

Candidates for Juvederm

Juvederm is suitable for most people because the key substance is naturally occurring hyaluronic acid, found in people’s eyes and joints and under their skin. Juvederm is not recommended while a woman is pregnant or breastfeeding or for people with allergic reactions to lidocaine, which is present in the injection formula. To ensure that you’re a good candidate, schedule a professional consultation with Dr. Yamamoto.

Uses of Juvederm

Typical uses include:

  • Adding cheek volume: Juvederm can add volume to your cheeks, contouring and refining the shape.
  • Filling in nasolabial folds: Softening these parentheses lines can lift the folds, making skin look smoother and younger.
  • Plumping lips: Filling in lips can add natural volume to them, renewing your appearance with a pleasing shape.

What To Expect Before, During, and After Your Appointment

Juvederm fillers are one of the most common nonsurgical cosmetic procedures performed, and there is little prep work involved. Many times, Dr. Yamamoto can proceed with the treatment on the same day as your consultation. During the treatment, a numbing agent will be applied for your comfort and your face carefully marked to ensure that the injections are made in the optimal spots. Light massage, post-injection, will distribute the substance appropriately, and the whole procedure typically only takes 20 minutes.

How Much Does Juvederm Cost in Reno?

Filler treatment costs can vary by the patient and their unique needs. Factors included in the cost variations are the correction desired and the amount of Juvederm needed to achieve desired results. During your consultation, Dr. Yamamoto will perform an examination, listen to your aesthetic goals, recommend the ideal plan, and share its cost.

Results, Post-Procedure

People typically see positive results immediately and can apply makeup before leaving the office. Over the next couple of weeks, improvements generally continue to occur.

Schedule Your Appointment

To schedule a consultation for your Juvederm in Reno at Sierra Nevada Cosmetic and Laser Surgery, please contact us online, or call us at 775.525.1712. We look forward to meeting with you!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

How long do the results of Juvederm last?

Results will vary, including by the place in your face where treatments are injected. In places such as around your mouth, where there can be significant movement, treatments may last up to six to nine months. In other areas where there isn’t as much movement, such as your cheeks or under your eyes, results can last anywhere from a year and a half to up to three years.

How long does a Juvederm treatment session take?

Treatments take about 20 minutes, so people even have them done on their lunch breaks. When you schedule a consultation with Dr. Yamamoto to discuss Juvederm in Reno, the treatments can often take place on the same day. He will recommend which of the types is best for your needs: Juvederm Ultra Plus XC, Juvederm Voluma, Juvederm Volbella, or Juvederm Vollure.

Are Juvederm injections painful?

Pain tolerances differ for any procedure, but most people find that the injections are relatively painless, especially with numbing lotions applied to the face first. Juvederm also contains lidocaine, a substance that reduces pain. The skill of the injector also plays a role; with Juvederm in Reno, treatments will be applied by the highly experienced Dr. Yamamoto or his skilled nurse injectors, Noelle Davis-Marinaccio and Amanda McJones. Afterward, patients can feel some tenderness with mild bruising and swelling.

Will I see the results of Juvederm instantly?

You will likely see positive results right away and can apply makeup in the office right after your Juvederm in Reno. These will not be the final results, however, as your appearance will typically continue to improve over the next couple of weeks. It’s important to use the right type of Juvederm for your treatments, and Dr. Yamamoto will explain which one is best for your needs. He uses the full range of the Juvederm family, including Juvederm Ultra Plus XC, Juvederm Voluma, Juvederm Volbella, and Juvederm Vollure.

What are the side effects of Juvederm?

The majority of side effects are mild and short-lived. They can include redness, bruising, tenderness, itching, and swelling near injection sites. You may see temporary discoloration or bumps. Note that, during your consultation for Juvederm in Reno, you’ll need to share information about any allergies that you have.