How Can I Prolong Juvederm Effects?

Are you using juvederm ultra?  This doesn;t last as long as the ultra plus form.  You may also want to try a different filler like Perlane or even Radiesse.

Is it Juvederm Ultra or Juvederm Ultra Plus? The latter is designed for slightly deeper folds and may last slightly longer. You might try a different company’s hyaluronic acid filler such as Restylane or Perlane, depending on the depth of your crease. There are other fillers such as Evolence that may last longer. This is not a hyaluronic acid but a collagen derived from pigs but purified in the lab. No skin test is needed. Radiesse is a laboratory synthesized precursor to bone, a... more

If Juvederm is not lasting long enough, you may want to try Radiesse. Radiesse lasts longer and produces great results. In my practice I use a combination of Juvederm, Radiesse and Evolence and find that different products work better in different people. Try different products and see which one works best for you. An alternative would also be fat grafting. Through a micro-liposuction technique, the fat cells can be harvested from your abdomen or thigh and then injected into your... more

Keep up the exercise regimen but make sure you take your oral supplements. My suggestion would be to try a different filler, one from a different family. For instance, you might try Evolence. This is a collagen based filler and supposedly lasts at least as long as Restylane, according to the studies. Our rep tells us that it may last quite a bit longer, but that is a rep talking, as nice as she is, rather than scientific data. You might also try Radiesse since this is also not a... more

Some individuals seem to be fast metabolizers of certain fillers. If the filler is going into the cheeks or nasolabial folds, consider trying Radiesse or a collagen-based filler such as Evolence. If the filler is going in the lips, you may wish to try Restylane. Juvederm incidentally comes in two forms - Ultra and Ultra Plus. The Ultra Plus is thicker and may last longer than the Ultra. Good luck.

You should consider a longer lasting filler. Fat grafting is a more lasting option and could be used in different facial areas. Radiesse would also be a good option for nasolabial folds.

One thing that is usually associated with short duration filler longevity is not getting enough product injected in the first place. Some patients try to get too much from one syringe and it is spread too thin and the effect goes away too fast. Excessive motion and massage of the areas injected can also make it go away faster and this may be caused by your vigorous exercise regimen. You might try Restylane and in the right areas, Radiesse because these last longer in my experience.... more