What's the right Juvederm injection for lips?

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

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

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

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

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