Can Juvederm Ultra 2 be used to inject lips to make them bigger or do you recommend a different type of Juvederm?

Hello,As the panel members suggested, having a good injector will be more important than the type of gel filler you use.  We recommend finding an injector that is aware of your treatment goals and is able to demonstrate good technique through before/after photos and a discussion of the recommended treatment plan.  We recommend the use of only FDA-approved Juvederm products.  Using non-FDA approved products is a violation of current regulations.  Having a practitioner that follows best practices/ethics will be a good start in choosing an injector.  

Performing lip filler is an art and the key is years of experience knowing why beautiful attractive lips should look like andnhoe to achieve them with fillers.  Filler is just the tool but most important is the injector that should know how to inject, how much and where to inject and has amazing sense of perfectionism for beauty.  Look for doctor with at least 10 years of injecting experience in lips.  

Lip enhancement can be done with Juvederm ultra 2. I prefer volbella over that since it gives more natural look and the product is more softer so not just the looks but the feel of the lips is also more natural. Either product in good hands will give great results.

Dear susua,I typically use juvederm ultra plus for lips yes, I can use other products if patients prefer but have the best success and longevity with juvederm. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Thanks for your question. In general, as others have mentioned, filler type used is not as important as injector skill level. There are several different types of fillers which vary by cohesivity and texture, but similar results can be achieved using different types of fillers. The important thing is to find an injector that can wield each type of product to best compliment his or her injection style. Best of luck.

Thanks for the question.
The most important factor to help predict a nice lip augmentation or other injection with fillers is the skill and experience of the injector. Many products with hyaluronic acid out there are good for lip filling - I prefer Juvederm Ultra XC (same as Ultra but with lidocaine numbing medication in it), but sometimes use Ultra Plus XC for those seeking more plumpness. There are newer versions of the same active ingredient including Restylane Defyne/Refyne and Juvederm Volbella/Vollure, all of which are variations on the same active product.  I prefer the Allergan Juvederm family of products overall as I like the feel with injection. Volbella is the newer approach many patients are selecting, as it may have a very slightly softer feel to the touch after injection.

Thank you for your question.
Lip augmentation has three very important factors to it, it is a specialized injection technique that you will only want a very experienced injector performing. 
First thing to consider is patient desire, in relation to their natural lip shape and existing volume. 
Then consider which filler to use. Juvederm Ultra and Ultra Plus are good fillers to use in the lips. They offer soft plump results. There are many other fillers to consider that can be used, as well.
This is where the consultation comes in.
When you consult with a doctor or injector, please ask to see some of their before and afters, check out their reviews online and ask how much experience they have injecting lips. There is an art and a science to injecting dermal fillers correctly to get the desired result without looking fake.
I hope this is helpful. 

Allergan's Juvederm line consists of at least 9 fillers, all made of hyaluronic acid. Not all of them are available in the US. These differ in their cross-linking or "thickness" , from the least viscous Juvederm Hydrate all the way to Juvederm Voluma. Which one is indicated for lips? It all depends on what is available. In the US the initial recommendation was Juvederm Ultra or Ultra Plus because no other Juvederms were available. More recently Juvederm Volbella was approved by the FDA and it became Allergan's filler of choice for lips. In other countries there is also Juvederm Smile, indicated for lips. So there are no absolutes here except for your injectors preference or your desire if you have previous experience. Juvederm Ultra 2, 3 and 4 are not available in the US, but they have their equivalents, e.g.. Ultra 4 is Juvederm Ultra Plus. From those available in the US the Juvederm Ultra may have the shortest longevity, so it would make sense to use at least Ultra Plus or any other available Juvederms, including Voluma. There are many other great fillers that can be used for lips e.g.. Restylane line or Allofill. If you live in other countries your choice extends beyond these. The issue of longevity of Juvederms, as well as other fillers, is more confusing. On one hand the manufacturers claim certain longevity for each filler but you will not find anyone who will absolutely guarantee you that the injected filler will last that long. Here is an example that is not related to lips. One of the filler available in the US is Radiesse. It is a wonderful filler and at the time of its approval it was  said that, on average, it would last about 18 months. Later on, a study was done on its longevity which revealed that 36 months later there was still approximately 10% of Radiesse remaining in tissue. It depends now what you do with this information. Yes, you can claim that there is a confirmed evidence that Radiesse may last up to 3 years but, if you look at it from more practical point of view, having 10% of filler left makes nearly zero impact on what you see in the mirror, not enough to give you any enhancement. 
If this is the first time you will have filler injection my suggestion would be not to jump to the most expensive filler, no matter whether it is "indicated" for lips or not. This would give you some idea about the longevity and the next time you may make a different choice.  
Your last concern about not looking fake is filler-independent. It is 100% dependent on the injector. Any fake lips you may see around are caused not by the type of filler but how and where it was injected. Always remember about the proportion between the upper and lower lip, quite intricate curvatures of both lips, and your own lip volume. Then, you may consider looking at the "before and after" photos, the work of your injector. Use rather less than too much. Good luck!