Chi Ha, MD

I previously had Juvéderm XC as the filler for my upper lip and I was very pleased with my results. This year I revisited Dr.Ha because his work is amazing, and I was very satisfied with my previous visit to his office. I originally wanted to get the Juvéderm XC again but that product is no longer offered. They’ve created a new softer injectable gel that gives a the filler a softer and smoother look and feel. It’s called JUVÉDERM VOLLURE. After discussing the product with the office and Dr. Ha, I went ahead and had that filler used for my upper lip. Of course there was a cost difference for a new and improved product. While the product was being injected it felt a slightly little more painful then I originally remembered. Also I had a little more bruising then before. The pain didn’t last much and the bruising cleared up within a few days. I’m loving my results as expected and this new product is set to last up to 18 months which is super exciting.

I have received Juvederm in the past for my lips and smile lines. I have done both xc and xc +. In my opinion, although the results don't last as long with xc, they outcome is more natural to me. I've also had radiesse injected into my midface area. As a teenager, I was very very thin from stress, as a result I lost all the fat in my face. Although I am healthy now, I wanted to restore my face's natural volume. I had a small upper lip in comparison to my lower, but about medium sized overall. I had 1/2- 3/4 of the syringe put in my upper lip, and the rest in my smile lines and a tiny bit under my eyebrows.When I got 1 whole syringe in the past it looked unnaturally large. The first time I got filler I went to a med spa RN. I was bruises severely for 3 weeks and it was lumpy. The next time I went to a Dr. Ha of Highly Artistic Surgery, and literally had no bruising even though I am anemic! He is amazing and won't let me over do it! Also amazing monthly specials and he got rid of my acne!

I wanted to have my upper lip to appear fuller. My lips are not proportion at all and when I wear lipstick I didn't achieve the full lip effect I wanted. Best decision I ever made. I just wish the result would last forever because I don't want to get a lip implant. Im going to continue to get the filler injectables, because I felt very comfortable with the procedure.