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1 Cc Juvederm Normal Amount for Lips?

I just had my first ever Juvederm injection yesterday in my upper lip. The nurse injected 1 full cc into the upper lip. Is this the recommended amount? I ask because my upper lip is very swollen, too big, and looks abnormal. I am hoping some of this is swelling, and I am trying to be patient. Please tell me what the normal cc amount is for the upper lip, and how much of this is actually swelling. When can I expect the "true" results to show? At this point, I wish I had never done this. I feel I look abnormal.

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Appropriate volume for lip augmentation with Juvederm

The appropriate volume will depend on the size and shape of your lips prior to the injection. It is normal for your lips to swell for the first 2-3 days after an injection. After that time you can assess whether or not you like the volume of your lips. If at that time you don't, it's always possible to remove the excess Juvederm with injections of hyaluronidase (Vitrase) to dissolve it.

Donald B. Yoo, MD

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Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Juvederm for lips

The amount of Juvederm used for the lips depends on the size and shape of your natural lips and the amount of enhancement you would like. The swelling can last for a week or so and although your lips may feel too large now, they will be smaller. If you feel that your upper lip is still too large once the swelling has resolved, it could be that your lips are not in proportion and you may require Juvederm for your lower lip for balance rather than removing the Juvederm... more

Quantity of lip juvederm injection

I typically inject 1cc of juvederm to cover both upper and lower lip, though some patients do ask for 2 cc/syringes to be injected. Certainly for a first time patient, I would always start with 1 syringe injected as you can always add more. I'd wait 2 weeks, and if things aren't much improved by then, then hyaluronidase can be injected to get rid of any excess swelling/filler. Make sure to have an experienced dermatologist or plastic surgeon for your future cosmetic treatments to reduce... more

Benjamin Barankin, MD

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Toronto Dermatologic Surgeon

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Juvederm volume for lips

Swelling of the lip after Juvederm injection can be quite dramatic, but usually resolves fully by 2 weeks. I would not make any determination on the appearance of the lip until at least 1 week after your injection. 1 syringe of Juvederm is usually sufficient for the upper and lower lips. If at 2 weeks you still feel your upper lip has too much volume, hyaluronidase injections can be performed to dissolve some of the material. Good luck.

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