What's the right Juvederm injection for lips?

My doctor used Juvederm 18 to

augument my lips

. Why did he use 18 versus #30 or #24?

5 answers to “What's the right Juvederm injection...”

A: Juvederm: Which One is "Best" for Lip Augmentation?

Adam D. Schaffner, MD

In short, there is no "best" form of Juvederm for lip augmentation. Juvederm 18 is the lightest or thinnest form of Juvederm and is not used in the United States. Juvederm Ultra is equivalent to Juvederm 24 HV.  Juvederm 30 HV is equivalent to Juvederm Ultra Plus.  (HV stands for high... more

A: Technique in Addressing the Aging Lips

Stephen Prendiville, MD

The variety of Juvederm used is really less important than correct technique.  Understanding the changes that occur to the lip is essential and addressing these changes is crucial to making a patient happy. Anatomic Changes to the Lips As the aging process progresses, several factors come into play with... more

A: Juvederm Ultra Plus for lip augmentation

Sofia Rubbani, MD

Lip augmentation is a very fun procedure with immediate results!  Juvederm Ultra Plus is a denser, thicker, product when compared to Juvederm Ultra.     I prefer to use the Juvederm Ultra Plus when I augment the lip.  I feel that the product tends to last longer and give a nice smoother... more

A: The numbers reflect the thickness of the product, with...

Jordana S. Gilman, MD

The numbers reflect the thickness of the product, with higher numbers for thicker formulations. In the US, only Juvederm 24 and Juvederm 30 are available. Juvederm 24 is called Juvederm Plus Juvederm 30 is called Juvederm Ultra Plus They differ in the thickness of the gel Typically, I prefer to use Juvederm... more

A: Juverderm for Lip Augmentation

Arnold W. Klein, MD

When Juvederm was released in Europe and Canada, it was available as Juvederm 18, 24, and 30. Both 24 and 30 were also available in HV. Basically these different numbers mean a different viscosity, or "thickness" of the Juvederm. They are all hyaluronic acid products. In the U.S., Allergan, the... more

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