Will the lips tend to be more hydrated with Juvederm lip injections or will they stay dry?

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Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I call hyaluronic acid fillers, chapstick in a syringe. yes, these fillers hold water and tend to help the lips stay hydrated just like they plump the skin.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Juvederm placed into the lips will not affect the surface appearance of hydration of the skin.  Care must be taken during injections, however, if your lips are chapped so as to not cause any small splits in the lip.

David Shafer, MD, FACS · Answer

Juvederm injections in the lips do no affect the external hydration.  The HA injections affect the internal moisture content of the lips as the HA holds onto moisture in the tissue.  Externally you would still need to moisturize as usual.Juvederm is a great choice for lip enhancement as is Restylane.

Kory Kitagawa, MD · Answer

Juvederm will not affect surface hydration of the lips. If your lips are dry, I suggest increasing your water intake and moisturizing the lips regularly. Your dermatologist may be able to advise you the best way to get chapped lips under control during your Juvederm consultation.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

These HA fillers are hydrophilic but this effect is within the soft tissue matrix of the lips, not on the surface mucosa.BestDr Karamanoukian

Will the lips tend to be more hydrated with Juvederm lip injections or will they stay dry?

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Answer: Juvederm will not affect surface hydration of the lips.

Answer: Juvederm will not affect surface hydration of the lips.

Answer: HA fillers are hydrophilic

Answer: HA fillers are hydrophilic

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Will the lips tend to be more hydrated with Juvederm lip injections or will they stay dry?

Answers (8)

Answer: Juvederm will not affect surface hydration of the lips.

Answer: Juvederm will not affect surface hydration of the lips.

Answer: HA fillers are hydrophilic

Answer: HA fillers are hydrophilic

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