Is One Syringe of Juvederm Enough for Top and Bottom Lip? (photo)

Hi Sap.  Any more than 1 syringe would be way too much.  In fact you have excellent shape and volume to your lips already.  Be careful about goign too large or you will end up with a duck like appearance.  

Depending
on the present volume of your lips, one syringe of Juvederm Ultra Plus XC should be enough to give you the result you are looking for. It is always
better to use a little less product at the beginning and add more later if
needed rather than having an overdone look that you are unhappy with.

You have great lip volume, and one syringe of Juvederm could definitely give you a significant change in both your top and bottom lip.  

It is a very rare circumstance that patients in my practice population require or desire more than one syringe of Juvederm (or Restylane) in the lips.  Based on the photo shown, more than 1 syringe would make you look stigmatic and overdone.

Generally 1 syringe of Juvederm Ultra Plus is usually plenty for the upper and lower lips.  It may take even less in your case since you already have full lips. Go slowly and wait a week or so for swelling to settle before you evaluate your final results. Subtle is always better than over done!

        I typically only inject 1 syringe of Juvederm to the lips at once to assess patient response in this area.  I do believe that Juvederm is better than many fillers for the lips.

Dear Sap,

I always caution patients against injecting too much into their lips.  However for many patients, pouty,  "plump" "bubble lips" becomes addictive because they love it so much.  The key to avoid the "duck" look is to make sure your  upper and lower lips are in proportion to each other, and to the surrounding tissues around your mouth.  The upper lip should be about 30% smaller than the lower, and the folds around your lips should be minimized and softer so your lips do not look unnatural.  I'm not sure if that is your photo presented, but how much you need depends on how small you start with and the elasticity of your lips (which is partially determined by your age).  I usually recommend starting with one syringe in the lips and slowly increasing it over time as long as you are happy with the shape and proportions.  Many of my patients end up getting 2 to 3 syringes over time until they have the natural lips and smile they are looking for.

At my practice, it is usually recommended to start with one syringe and see how you feel about the results of this treatment.  If, after about 2 weeks, you feel you need more filler, you can always go in for more.  It is always best to start with a little and add more later, if desired.  It's a simple injection to add more, but once the product has been placed, it takes an injection of a different chemical to reverse it.  Check your area for doctors whose clinics may offer specials, or check the manufacturer of the product you are interested in as they sometimes offer coupons and rebates that would make multiple visits more affordable. “Dr. D”

You have excellent native lip volumes. Full lips are a pleasure to inject!

 

One syringe, splint between your upper and lower lips, will make a moderate increase in size, and probably be just right unless you want an exaggerated look.

Juvederm is a terrific, soft hyaluronic acid filler for the lips. Your lips have great bulk and symmetry to begin with, but they can be enhanced further. 1 syringe is a great starting point, and you can always add more, but I would say this is enough for 90% of my patients.