Juvederm Ultra Smile vs Juvederm Volbella for lips?

Each of us has different lips and different lip concerns. As such, each patient needs to be assessed induvidually and see what would be best for them. Make sure that you have a thorough cosultation and assessment prior to proceeding wth any treatments.

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

Thank you for your question about Volbella for lips.  Volbella is a wonderful product to use in the lips.  It is a soft and natural looking filler.  It lasts a bit longer than Juvederm Ultra (12 months vs 6-8 months).  It has a different cross linkage for the hyaluronic acid than Juvederm Ultra, which can make for a much more natural look, and without the swelling immediately after.  It is NOT the same as Juvederm Ultra, but is made by the same parent company (Allergan).


To be sure, see two or more experienced, licensed and board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have treatment.

I hope this helps.

Volbella is relatively new to the market so practitioners have not had enough time to evaluate its longevity... Allergan claims that it can last up to one year. I have found Volbella to be a wonderful filler that can really enhance the anatomy of Cupids bow, the philtral columns, and lip border. It was a smooth flowing consistency. In cases where the lip anatomy is good, but volume is deficient, I prefer to use Juvederm ultra. It also last about a year and has a nice consistency and feel when placed in the lips. Sometimes the two products used together to add both volume and enhance the youthful anatomy and border work best! 

Volbella is a new filler from Allergan which is ideal for lip lines/smokers lines around the lip.  It comes in 0.6cc syringe volume which is about half the 1.0cc Juvederm volume.  For volume enhancement in the lips, you will get more result with the Juvederm.

Volbella is a great product for lip enhancement, and is what we usually use. However, you should get a physical examination as performed by an experienced injector to determine which product would be right for you.

It is difficult to assess which product would be best without a photo or in person evaluation. A combination approach may be a good method for enhancing your lips if you have had problems in the past. Even though the products are hyaluronic acids they are cross linked differently. Best,  

It is important to go to a physician that uses only FDA approved products-otherwise you are going to someone who is breaking US law as well as putting yourself at risk.I would recommend finding a physician that uses only FDA approved products.

Some people respond better to one or the other but ultimately they are both in the same category. I would try whichever one your doctor recommends and try the other one the second time around and see which one you prefer. Overall any hyaluronic acid should give you your desired result if injected properly.

People that have very thin lips I usually start with Volbella 1ml. Its soft hydrate small augmentation and gives a natural enhancement. I usually use Volbella for fine upper lip line treatment. If the patient wants more of a fuller effect, I will add a half syringe of volbella a few weeks later if they liked the small augmentation. I let the lips adjust and settle and when the patient comes usually back, I then change to Juvederm Ultra. Juvederm Ultra has a different crosslinking with HA and water binds to product giving a fuller enhancement. Most patient like Juvederm Ultra for lip augmentation more due to fuller effect but sometimes with thinner lips starting slow and gradual is the better answer. On the other hand I sometimes just explain the Juvederm Ultra does cause more swelling which subsides after a week and as long as they understand the risks and benefits of either I give the patient the different options.
In your case there are other fillers on the market than these two. There are options of Juvederm Ultra Plus to Juvederm Vollure and then there is restylane as another option. I also explain to people that filler to lips usually does not last one year just due to the mechanical aspect of the mouth that breaks filler down faster than most areas and recommend serial injections for lip augmentation and understand that it may take up to one year to get filler to last more than 6 months.