“Juvederm in upper lip- great results”

I just had Juvederm in my upper lip, which was very thin, and am very pleased with the results. It was not really very painful, used a dental block, lips a bit sore to the touch for 2 days after but no visible bruising or swelling.

Like another person here, I was very wary of the cost because I also read it only lasts 3-4 months in the lips. But the doctor told me it lasts a year. I just had it done so will see.

I would suggest being conservative with it since what seem like small changes actually make a dramatic difference in your appearance.

Reading other reviews it seems to depend on the doctor performing it-- I went to an emergency room surgeon who does this on the side. He explained his approach which was to inject along the vermilion border first and then in the middle. He told me upfront he is conservative, and will not do the 'porn star' look.

The thing I really liked is that he used less than half the syringe and it can be kept for over 2 years for more injections--which allows you to plump gradually so you can see how far to go. I paid $525(Canadian) for one syringe.

One thing that happened is the syringe broke toward the end, and some jel leaked out-- I am not sure what they will do about that but I intend to contact Alloderm the makers, and ask them about it.

I intend to do this again.