Will 1/2 a syringe of Juvederm be enough?

I do over 20 patients for lips per week.  Doing lips right is a work of art!  The filler is a tool.  Experience and aesthetic judgement to do amazing work is key.  1/2 cc could be right for you.  

I suggest you see an expert for treatment as you may need more than half a syringe depending on your own

Thank you for sharing your thoughts about how to fill your lips. I agree with your decision of trying to achieve an enhanced, but natural appearance with Juvederm injected into your lips. 1/2 syringe should be sufficient. You can always add additional filler if you feel more is needed. Good luck,

I have plenty of patients who are pleased with their lips with less than a syringe used, especially if they start with thin lips.  It is all a matter of preference but I would say we rarely get a patient who wants the Kylie Jenner look which could take 2 syringes depending on what the person's natural lips start at. Do what is attractive to you and if a little less is best then go for it. 

Hello, and thanks for your question. Without a photo, it's difficult to recommend a specific treatment plan. 1/2 syringe is definitely enough for some people, in particular those who want a more natural result, which is what most of my patients tend to prefer. To maximize the likelihood of a favorable outcome, I recommend that you only get treated by a well-trained and experienced dermatologist or plastic surgeon. There are many in the greater San Diego area.Hope this opinion is helpful to you. Best of luck, Dr. Frucht.   

Dear Madisonboat,Thank you for writing in. Some places split syringes sterile and you could even start with a 1/4 syringe. After 1/4 syringe, you can look in the mirror and see if you would like more I think the less is more approach is best especially with lips. Best of luck!

I have frequently injected the lips on patients who did not need a full syringe. It is always safer to start with a lower volume, particularly if someone has not had filler in the past. The saying that "less is more" holds true even in lip augmentation. During the treatment if you look in a mirror, you may feel that you would like to proceed with more at which time you can use the remaining filler. Best of luck!

Hi Madisonboat, and thanks for your question.  It sounds like you have a very reasonable approach to considering lip augmentation with an injectable filler like Juvederm.  Not having too much filler will be key to keeping things natural looking, so make sure that you see someone who is experienced and listens to your objectives so that you achieve the improvement that you are looking for, and can tell you if your 1/2 syringe request is reasonable. Good Luck!

Hello Madisonboat,You can always add more volume, so don't focus on an absolute amount.  Let your injector know your goal.  Based on your description, I would imaigne a 1/2 syringe would do just fine.  If not, you can get a touch up a few weeks later. I hope this helps and good luck.  

I would consider having a small amount of filler in your lips since this is the first time that you will have had your lips injected.  If you like the results you can always add more.  Please consult an expert.  Best, Dr. Green