Do all Juvederm lip products contain numbing ingredients?

Question

Also in Europe? Have been getting Juvederm ultra 3 in lips without it, suspect it is not genuine...Never get swollen and last approx 2 months

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Is there numbing ingredient in my lip filler?No, not all dermal filler’s contain the ingredient which causes numbness. The vast majority of the products, our manufacture with the numbing ingredient inside, but some people allergic and saw all the company still offer the product without the numbing ingredient.For your situation, I suspect that you need to do a little bit more research on who is injecting you and what kind of reputation they have in the community. Make sure you always see a certified injector for best outcomes!Good luck and have a wonderful day, Dr. Aldo

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Not all Juvederm products contain numbing ingredients. There is Juvederm Ultra which does not have any lidocaine mixed in it and there is Juvederm Ultra Plus which does. The lips is an area where filler is metabolized quickly by the body as it is an area of constant movement. You probably are not having enough volume added and may want to try using more during your next treatment. I would consult with your injector or other board certified facial plastic surgeons to address your concerns.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

No, not all Juvederm products contain lidocaine.  In the US Juvederm with "XC" in the name contain lidocaine.  The longevity of the product should not be affected by the lidocaine or lack thereof.  Speak with your injector about your results.  Lip fillers typically last longer than 2 months.

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

The European Market has at least three times the number of products that are available in the US for lip augmentation. Most of the products contain lidocaine and just as many do not. The fact that your Juvederm 3 did not last you more than 2 months simply implies you should try something like Restylane in the future. Good luck from New York City

Marek Kacki, MD · Answer

Not all products are pre-mixed with Lidocaine. In Europe you will find nearly all fillers with and without Lidocaine as per injector's preference. There are some who are allergic to Lidocaine and could not benefit from dermal fillers if all were pre-mixed. You should be able to get with- and without Lidocaine without difficulties. In the US, fillers without Lidocaine are more expensive. Juvederm Ultra 3 is a product for the markets outside of the US. Good luck!

Chester F. Griffiths, MD, FACS - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. 
Not all Juvederm products contain numbing ingredients. There is Juvederm Ultra which does not have any lidocaine mixed in it and there is Juvederm Ultra Plus which does. The lips is an area where filler is metabolized quickly by the body as it is an area of constant movement. You probably are not having enough volume added and may want to try using more during your next treatment. I would consult with your injector or other board certified facial plastic surgeons to address your concerns. 
Best,
Chester Griffiths, MD, FACS

Do all Juvederm lip products contain numbing ingredients?

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