Juvederm good for lip augmentation?

Watch as Dr. Renato Saltz, spokesperson for the Physicians Coalition for Injectable Safety, demonstrates Juvederm treatment for non-surgical lip augmenation on a patient experiencing a lip augmenation for the first time.  

The Background Juvederm® is an excellent material for lip augmentation.  It is made out of hyaluronic acid, a substance that is found naturally in the intra- and extracellular matrices of our bodies.  Juvederm® is derived through a synthetic process by Allergan, the maker of Botox®. ... more

Juverderm, like Restylane, is a hyaluronic acid. This is a naturally occuring sugar in our bodies, so it is easily accepted by the body and not likely to create a reaction like you can get with man-made synthetic agents like silicone and Artefill. Juvederm and Restylane work very well for lip enhancement, and... more

You can expect to get some great lips from your Juvederm! Your doctor may inject local freezing to numb your lips prior to injecting the Juvederm or may use ice packs to decrease the sensation of the needle in your lips. Likely you will be asked to lie down on an exam table and usually the top lip injections... more

Augmentation of the lips should be subtle. A small increase goes a long way and gives a natural, sexy fullness to the lips. Your lips should not arrive in a room before you. You should discuss what you'd like your lips to look like. Do you want more body in your lips, more definition of the edges of the... more

Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvederm are often used to create fuller lips. Please note that this is an 'off label' use in the United States but is safely done. It is best to start small and go larger. The last thing you want is to get a set of duck bill lips from Juvederm injections. It is easier to get... more

Juvederm is one of the fillers used for lip augmentation. This is an off-label use of Juvederm, which is FDA approved for use in the deep lines around the mouth. Restylane is also used for lip augmentation. While lip augmentation is an off-label use of these products, they are very safe products and give... more

Juvederm, Juvederm Ultra Plus, and Restylane are excellent treatments for lip augmentation when done properly and conservatively. Subtle injections maintaining the normal anatomy of the lips can result in very natural appearing, plumper lips. It is also a great treatment for patients with a "gummy"... more

Juvederm and Restylane are ideal fillers for the lips and soft tissues of the face.  They both pose little harm as they are readily absorbable over relatively short periods of time and have a smaller risk of developing permanent granulomas. Lip augmentation is a highly gratifying procedure performed in... more

Juvederm is a  naturally-occurring injectable agent ideal for lip enhancement. It can also be used to soften facial lines and creases. We have found  Juvederm Ultra, and Juvederm Ultra Plus to be very well tolerated, and have yet to encounter an allergic or inflammatory response to any of these... more