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JUVÉDERM® New Jersey Information

What New Jersey Patients Should Know About JUVÉDERM®

JUVÉDERM® is a collection of hyaluronic acid dermal fillers designed to temporarily add volume, improve facial contours, or soften certain wrinkles and folds. Hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in the skin and other body tissues, but each filler formulation has its own approved uses, limitations, and eligibility requirements.

Our confirmed clinical scope at Arthritis, Rheumatic & Bone Disease Associates is rheumatology. We diagnose and manage arthritis, osteoporosis, and inflammatory and autoimmune disorders. This page provides general medical information and doesn’t confirm that we offer cosmetic filler treatment. Before scheduling, prospective patients should verify a treating practice’s current services directly.

Call (856) 424-5005 to ask whether your concern belongs with our rheumatology team or should be evaluated by a cosmetic filler provider.

Treatment Areas & Choosing the Right Formulation

Approved uses within the JUVÉDERM® collection vary by formulation. Depending on the product, they may include selected treatment of the cheeks, chin, temples, jawline, lips, undereye hollows, and facial wrinkles or folds. The collection includes VOLUMA XC, VOLUX XC, VOLLURE XC, Ultra XC, Ultra Plus XC, and VOLBELLA XC. These products aren’t interchangeable because they differ in their approved treatment areas and purposes.

A qualified treating clinician should select the formulation, injection depth, treatment area, and amount only after evaluating the patient’s goals, facial anatomy, medical history, and eligibility. Different parts of the face may require different product characteristics and injection techniques. A consultation should also address facial balance, symmetry, and whether filler is appropriate for the concern.

People commonly consider dermal fillers for:

  • Restoring volume in areas affected by facial volume loss
  • Softening specified facial wrinkles and folds
  • Adding lip volume or defining the lip border
  • Enhancing cheek fullness or chin contour
  • Defining the jawline or addressing temple hollowing
  • Improving the appearance of eligible undereye hollows

Not every concern can or should be addressed with filler. The desired degree of change must be considered alongside facial proportions, product limitations, medical risks, and other available treatment options.

What to Expect Before & After Treatment

Results and duration vary according to the formulation, treatment area, amount injected, and individual factors. Official product information gives different duration estimates for specific formulations and treatment areas, with some describing results that may last approximately one to two years with optimal treatment. A clinician should explain what duration is reasonable for the proposed procedure rather than applying one timeline to every patient.

Temporary reactions may include swelling, bruising, tenderness, redness, pain, lumpiness, or discoloration. Numbing methods, follow-up, activity restrictions, and recovery timelines can also vary. Before consenting, patients should receive clear information about expected benefits, limitations, alternatives, aftercare, and potential complications.

Questions to ask during a consultation include:

  • Credentials: Who will perform the injections, and what training does that person have in facial anatomy and filler complications?
  • Product: Which JUVÉDERM® formulation is recommended, and why is it appropriate for this area?
  • Amount: How much product is planned, and what degree of change is realistic?
  • Recovery: What reactions, restrictions, aftercare, and follow-up should be expected?
  • Complications: How does the provider identify and manage an urgent adverse reaction?

Dermal Filler Injections Are Medical Procedures

The Food and Drug Administration advises patients to treat dermal filler injections as medical procedures, not purely cosmetic services. The most concerning risk is unintended injection into a blood vessel. This can impair blood flow to tissue and cause serious complications, including tissue necrosis, stroke, or blindness. Product-specific contraindications and approved-use limitations must also be reviewed before treatment.

Choose a licensed healthcare provider who understands the selected product, facial anatomy, injection technique, and complication management. During the consultation, disclose allergies, previous filler treatments, medications, bleeding concerns, active skin problems, and other relevant medical history. This information allows the clinician to assess eligibility and discuss risks that may affect the proposed procedure.

Severe pain, unusual skin color changes, vision symptoms, or neurologic symptoms after an injection require prompt medical attention. Patients should know how to contact the treating provider and where to seek urgent care before leaving the appointment.

When to See a Cosmetic Injector or Rheumatologist

A cosmetic filler consultation evaluates facial volume, contours, and aesthetic goals. A rheumatology care evaluation addresses joint inflammation, musculoskeletal pain, osteoporosis, arthritis, and inflammatory or autoimmune disorders. These appointments serve different clinical purposes, so the appropriate next step depends on the symptoms or changes you want evaluated.

Facial contouring, lip volume, or other appearance-based goals should be discussed with a licensed cosmetic provider who offers the selected product. Joint pain, inflammation, reduced mobility, bone health concerns, or symptoms associated with an inflammatory or autoimmune disorder may call for a rheumatology evaluation.

Arthritis, Rheumatic & Bone Disease Associates Rheumatology Care

We’ve provided rheumatology care since 1974. Every physician in our practice has completed fellowship training in rheumatology and is board-certified or board-eligible. Our confirmed services include diagnostic testing, therapeutic injections, infusion therapy, medication management, and long-term monitoring. Therapeutic injections used in rheumatology aren’t cosmetic facial fillers.

We accept new patients and second opinions for rheumatic, inflammatory, and bone health concerns. When appropriate, we also share records and findings with referring and primary care physicians to keep care coordinated.

Clarify the Right Next Step for Your Care

If you’re experiencing joint pain, inflammation, osteoporosis, or symptoms of a possible rheumatic condition, we can explain our confirmed services and determine whether a rheumatology appointment is appropriate. If your goal is facial contouring or another cosmetic change, seek a licensed provider whose current services, training, and complication protocols match that purpose.

If you use our contact form after searching for information about scheduling an aesthetic appointment, please note that the form is for questions about our confirmed rheumatology care. Confirm JUVÉDERM® availability, the selected formulation, provider qualifications, and urgent complication procedures directly with the intended cosmetic practice.

Call (856) 424-5005 to discuss your rheumatology care needs or request a new-patient or second-opinion appointment.

About Our Practice & Your First Visit

  • Q: How long has Arthritis, Rheumatic & Bone Disease Associates been in practice?
    A:
    The practice was founded in 1974, making it one of the longest-standing independent rheumatology practices in New Jersey. Over more than 50 years, we have built ongoing relationships with patients and their families through treatment, education, and advocacy.
  • Q: Do you accept new patients?
    A:
    Yes. We welcome new patients at all seven of our New Jersey offices. Whether you're seeking an initial evaluation, a second opinion, or an updated assessment of a condition you've been managing for years, you can schedule a visit without a prior diagnosis.
  • Q: What insurance plans do you accept?
    A:
    We work with most major insurance plans. Our team also helps patients identify copay assistance options to make care more affordable. Contact us and we can verify your coverage before your first visit.
  • Q: Where are your offices located?
    A:
    We have seven offices across New Jersey, in Voorhees, Moorestown, Sewell, Brick, Hamilton, Galloway, and Haddon Heights. These locations serve both South Jersey and the greater Philadelphia region.
  • Q: What is the ACR Master distinction?
    A:
    The American College of Rheumatology awards the title of Master to physicians who have demonstrated national standing and sustained contributions to the field. It is the highest distinction the organization confers. Arthritis, Rheumatic & Bone Disease Associates founder Dr. Sheldon Solomon holds this title.
  • Q: Are clinical trials available through your practice?
    A:
    The practice has a history of clinical trial participation, including phase 2 and phase 3 investigator roles in studies for biologics and rheumatoid arthritis medications that are now considered standard of care. We reference this as a credibility signal that our physicians helped shape current treatment. Contact us to ask about current research activity.

About Our Practice & Your First Visit

  • Q: How long has Arthritis, Rheumatic & Bone Disease Associates been in practice?
    A:
    The practice was founded in 1974, making it one of the longest-standing independent rheumatology practices in New Jersey. Over more than 50 years, we have built ongoing relationships with patients and their families through treatment, education, and advocacy.
  • Q: Do you accept new patients?
    A:
    Yes. We welcome new patients at all seven of our New Jersey offices. Whether you're seeking an initial evaluation, a second opinion, or an updated assessment of a condition you've been managing for years, you can schedule a visit without a prior diagnosis.
  • Q: What insurance plans do you accept?
    A:
    We work with most major insurance plans. Our team also helps patients identify copay assistance options to make care more affordable. Contact us and we can verify your coverage before your first visit.
  • Q: Where are your offices located?
    A:
    We have seven offices across New Jersey, in Voorhees, Moorestown, Sewell, Brick, Hamilton, Galloway, and Haddon Heights. These locations serve both South Jersey and the greater Philadelphia region.
  • Q: What is the ACR Master distinction?
    A:
    The American College of Rheumatology awards the title of Master to physicians who have demonstrated national standing and sustained contributions to the field. It is the highest distinction the organization confers. Arthritis, Rheumatic & Bone Disease Associates founder Dr. Sheldon Solomon holds this title.
  • Q: Are clinical trials available through your practice?
    A:
    The practice has a history of clinical trial participation, including phase 2 and phase 3 investigator roles in studies for biologics and rheumatoid arthritis medications that are now considered standard of care. We reference this as a credibility signal that our physicians helped shape current treatment. Contact us to ask about current research activity.

About Our Practice & Your First Visit

  • Q: How long has Arthritis, Rheumatic & Bone Disease Associates been in practice?
    A:
    The practice was founded in 1974, making it one of the longest-standing independent rheumatology practices in New Jersey. Over more than 50 years, we have built ongoing relationships with patients and their families through treatment, education, and advocacy.
  • Q: Do you accept new patients?
    A:
    Yes. We welcome new patients at all seven of our New Jersey offices. Whether you're seeking an initial evaluation, a second opinion, or an updated assessment of a condition you've been managing for years, you can schedule a visit without a prior diagnosis.
  • Q: What insurance plans do you accept?
    A:
    We work with most major insurance plans. Our team also helps patients identify copay assistance options to make care more affordable. Contact us and we can verify your coverage before your first visit.
  • Q: Where are your offices located?
    A:
    We have seven offices across New Jersey, in Voorhees, Moorestown, Sewell, Brick, Hamilton, Galloway, and Haddon Heights. These locations serve both South Jersey and the greater Philadelphia region.
  • Q: What is the ACR Master distinction?
    A:
    The American College of Rheumatology awards the title of Master to physicians who have demonstrated national standing and sustained contributions to the field. It is the highest distinction the organization confers. Arthritis, Rheumatic & Bone Disease Associates founder Dr. Sheldon Solomon holds this title.
  • Q: Are clinical trials available through your practice?
    A:
    The practice has a history of clinical trial participation, including phase 2 and phase 3 investigator roles in studies for biologics and rheumatoid arthritis medications that are now considered standard of care. We reference this as a credibility signal that our physicians helped shape current treatment. Contact us to ask about current research activity.

Still Have Questions?

What conditions does a rheumatologist treat?
Rheumatologists diagnose and manage diseases affecting joints, bones, muscles, and the immune system. At Arthritis, Rheumatic & Bone Disease Associates, we treat more than 100 conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, ankylosing spondylitis, scleroderma, polymyalgia rheumatica, Sjogren's syndrome, and osteoporosis.
Can I get a second opinion here?
Yes. Second opinions are welcome at Arthritis, Rheumatic & Bone Disease Associates. If you've received a diagnosis elsewhere and want another perspective, or if a treatment plan hasn't been working, our physicians will review your records and conduct a thorough evaluation.
Talk to Our Team Directly

Call (856) 424-5005 or submit a request online and we'll get back to you with clear answers, no runaround.

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OUR PRACTICE by the Numbers

Over fifty years of independent rheumatology care, measured in facts.
  • 50 +
    Years in Practice

    Founded in 1974. Still independent. Still focused exclusively on rheumatology.

  • 29,000 +
    INFUSIONS IN A SINGLE YEAR

    Completed across seven IDYLLIC Infusion Treatment Centers, all inside our offices.

  • 18
    Providers

    Every one fellowship-trained in rheumatology and board-certified or board-eligible.

  • 7
    New Jersey Offices

    Serving South Jersey and the Philadelphia region from Voorhees to Brick.

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Questions About Your Rheumatology Care

What is rheumatology?
Rheumatology is the branch of medicine focused on diagnosing and treating diseases of the joints, bones, muscles, and immune system. Rheumatologists manage conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, osteoporosis, gout, and more than 100 other autoimmune and inflammatory disorders.
How is a rheumatologist different from a general practitioner?
After internal medicine residency, rheumatologists complete two to three additional years of fellowship training in diseases of the joints and immune system. Every physician at Arthritis, Rheumatic & Bone Disease Associates completed this training. A general practitioner does not have this specialized background.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Bring any prior lab results, imaging studies, or records from your primary care physician or previous specialists. A list of current medications is also helpful. Your physician will review everything before the examination and use it to inform your diagnostic workup.
How does in-office infusion therapy work?
Biologic medications for conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis are sometimes administered intravenously rather than by pill or injection. Our IDYLLIC Infusion Treatment Centers provide this treatment inside our offices with a medical professional supervising every session, at substantially lower cost than hospital-based infusion.
Is in-office ultrasound the same as radiology imaging?
Diagnostic ultrasound in our offices provides real-time images of joints, tendons, and soft tissue without radiation. Unlike a radiology referral, every scan at Arthritis, Rheumatic & Bone Disease Associates is interpreted by a physician with specific rheumatology training, so findings are evaluated in the context of your condition, not in isolation.
Do you coordinate with my primary care physician?
Yes. We collaborate closely with referring and primary care physicians, sharing records and findings so your care stays consistent across providers. You won't need to repeat your history or serve as the messenger between offices.