Juvederm Ultra Smile vs Juvederm Volbella for lips?

Hi and thank you for your question.

The Juvederm products currently available in the United States for lips Juvederm ultra (and ultra plus) and Juvederm volbella have slightly different formulations/properties that allow each to be used for a different purpose. Juvederm ultra plus is extremely effective to produce a deeper filling effect, such as in the management of deep nasolabial folds, prominent marionette lines and thin lips. Juvederm Volbella is similar in its applications to Belotero and Restylane Silk, i.e. for more superficial lines/wrinkles above or bellow the upper or lower red lip, respectively. It is a new formulation that can last up to 2 years. The product that is eventually chosen depends on efficacy, longevity, volume needed, cost and practitioner preference.



As mentioned by the others surgeons who have already responded to your question, it is important to seek a formal consultation with a specialized cosmetic surgeon prior to deciding on any of these filler treatments. Often times, it is not the product but the technique utilized that results in inadequate results.   

I would recommend Juvederm Ultra Plus over Volbella. Results are longer lasting and patients are more happier with the outcome.

Both can be used to enhance lips, however Juvederm will provide more plump to the lip while Volbella will more so fine tune the lip (especially the lip border). So it depends on what your goals are when it comes to filler choice. The longest lasting lip filler in our office that provides as much plump as Juvederm would be Vollure. So if Juvederm does not last long enough for you but you enjoy the volume it gives to the lips we would recommend you try Vollure. Good luck with your treatment!