Juvederm Vs. Juvederm Ultra Plus

asked 3 years ago by cautious in chicago
Latest answer by Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
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For adding volume to face, what do you recommend? Juvederm, or Juvaderm Ultra Plus?

I'm going to have it for fat loss below the cheeks and not for wrinkles. What exactly are the differences between the two fillers?

7 answers to Juvederm Vs. Juvederm Ultra Plus

Juvederm Vs. Juvederm Ultra Plus

I do quite a bit of facial shaping using both fillers (Perlane and Juvederm Ultra Plus) and Cheek Implants for a permenent effect. IMHO, Juvederm or even Juvederm Ultra are too thin and are not menat to be injected within the fat layers where facial shaping using fillers occurs. Use a deeper, thicker filler like Ultra Plus or Perlane. IMO, Facial Shaping and Facial Contouring does require an understanding of the proper aesthetics of facial beauty for the creation... more

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Juvederm Ultra Plus is a more crosslinked and sturdier version of Ultra, used for deeper lines

Thank you for your question. Juvederm and Juvederm Ultra are hyaluronic acid products that are crosslinked to provide stability and viscosity. Juvederm Ultra is less crosslinked and is primarily used to fill more superficial lines and areas of slight volume loss. Ultra is injected into the higher parts of the dermis allowing for more visible correction of slighter and more subtle lines. The Ultra Plus product is more crosslinked with a higher viscosity, stability, and filling ability; and... more

Don Mehrabi, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologist

Fat loss below the cheeks

Juvederm Ultra Plus, a thicker material would be more appropriate for volume correction of the cheek area. Other options to consider include Radiesse, Sculptra and FAMI (fat transfer). Good luck.

Bryan K. Chen, MD
San Diego Dermatologist

Juvederm Ultra Plus for adding volume to face.

Hi! This material is great for filling deflated areas like the cheeks. It is thicker and lasts longer (up to a year). For superficial wrinkles, I recommend Restylane, which is a more forgiving hyaluronic acid filler.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Juvederm Ultra Plus is superior for volume replacement

Juvederm Ultra Plus is a robust product that is used for volume replacement. It is more crosslinked and lasts longer than Juvederm Ultra, which we primarily use for line filling.

Nissan Pilest, MD
Irvine Dermatologic Surgeon

Juvederm Ultra Versus Juvederm Ultra Plus For Volume Replacement in the Face

Hi Cautious, Juvederm Ultra Plus is a thicker form of hyaluronic acid and will give you longer lasting and fuller volume correction for what you desire. Be well. Dr. P