Difference between Juvederm, Juvederm Ultra and Ultra Plus?

What is the difference between Juvederm, Juvederm Ultra and Ultra Plus? Which among them lasts the longest for thin lips and moderating "smoker's lines"? I had Juvederm done last December with great results, but it lasted only about 4 months.

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A: Juvederm Ultra and Ultra Plus

Nancy Swartz, MD

There are two types of Juvederm available, right now, in the US. Juvederm Ultra and Juvederm Ultra Plus. They are very similar. The difference is that Ultra Plus is a little thicker. For deep furrows on your face, Ultra Plus will give you a greater amount of change for the same amount of product. For fine... more

A: Confusing names

Jeffrey Horowitz, MD

It is a little confusing because there is no plain "Juvederm".  The original product is called "Ultra" and the thicker version is called "Ultra Plus."  The thicker product has hyaluronic acid that is more "cross linked" to make it 20% thicker. Either... more

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