Juvederm or other filler for parenthesis around mouth?

I am going to get Juvederm injected in the "parenthesis" around my mouth. My dermatologist recommended it specifically, but after reading the above questions and answers I am worried that I might be choosing the wrong filler.

Do you have any thoughts? It is my first injection, so I don't know how I will do with it. I just want to get the most bang for my buck, Thanks!

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A: There's a first time for everything

Kenneth R. Francis, MD

Dear First Time, For your first time Juvederm is a good choice for your parentheses.  The results will last from 6-9 months.  At this time in your young rejuvenation journey a short duration for the product is probably preferable just in case you don't like the results.  You can graduate to... more

A: Choose the doctor well, don't focus on the filler

Sutton Graham II, MD

Juvaderm is an excellent choice for nasolabial groove treatment (parentheses).  Other Hyaluronic Acid fillers are also good alternatives.  But, your most important decision is not the choice of material. Your most important choice is an experienced physician to discuss your goals, carefully assess... more

A: Jueverm Injections for the "Parenthesis" Around the Mouth

Michael A. Persky, MD

Hi First Time Filler, Juvederm is an excellent filler for the areas of your concern.  More important than the filler is the physician you choose to place the filler.  Choose your injector carefully. Good luck and be well. Dr. P

A: Fine choice

Christopher L. Hess, MD

These rhytids respond well to any of the hyaluronic fillers such as Restylane, Perlane or Juvederm or the collagen filler Evolence.  Other fillers such as Radiesse or Sculptra are more meant for deeper tissues. So go ahead and enjoy.

A: Juvederm is my top choice for nasolabial folds

Sirish Maddali, MD

Juvederm is my preferred option for the "parentheses" around the mouth. Your doctor is correct! It is a hyaluronic acid, which is already in your body and not considered a "foreign substance." It has better flow characteristics than Restylane or Perlane (other hyaluronic acids). Juvederm... more

A: Juvederm for lines around mouth

Steven Wallach, MD

 Juvederm or any of the hyaluronic acids are great fillers for the peri-oral lines.  They should be done by an experienced injector to get a great result.

A: Plenty of good options including Juvederm

Richard Baxter, MD

Juvederm is an excellent choice for this area. It should last at least 6-9 months, and if you have it "topped off" before it is all gone then you get a very long lasting correction. Another good choice is Evolence, a collagen product that lasts up to a year, and has very little swelling after... more

A: Juvederm is my first choice in this area

Shahram Salemy, MD

 My short answer is that I think you're making a great choice with Juvederm in this area.  The options include Juvederm Ultra, Juvederm Ultra Plus, Restylane, Perlane, Collagen, Radiesse, and your own fat, among others.  The reasons why I don't like the others as my first choice in this... more

A: Juvederm would be my first choice in this area

Mary Lupo, MD

You have to be careful what you read on the internet. As I have often said: "It is not the filler, it is the Filler", meaning the product is not the problem, it is the injector. Always do your homework on the doctor, as well as the product. Stick to a board certified specialist: dermatologist... more

A: Juvederm filler for "parentheses"

Bryan K. Chen, MD

For this area of the face, several fillers work very well including Perlane, Juvederm Ultra Plus and Radiesse.  You need to know that there are two forms of Juvederm - Ultra and Ultra Plus.  Ultra Plus is thicker and I think a better choice for the parentheses.  You can expect to have a few days... more

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