I just had Juvederm Ultra put in my lips about 3 days ago...I have noticed that my lips have lost their natural red coloring. Is this normal or should I be concerned?
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April 15, 2010
Answer: Juvederm for lips
Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Juvederm is not meant to be permanent (because then you wouldn't have to buy more!). When placed in areas of less movement lasts longer than it does in areas of movement (lips). Although the hyaluronic acid does get broken down by your body, there is some collagen deposited in the skin as a...
If you are having problems with the filler and it sounds like it need to be removed, you should go back to your doctor or find someone else and have him dissolve it with hyaluronidase.
Juvederm Ultra or Juvederm Ultra Plus would work well to treat this area. Radiesse may be another option. This can be a tricky injection to treat properly so ensure you are going to an experienced and expert physician injector.
