Can Juvederm be used in lips to make them more plump?

Augmentation of the lips should be subtle. A small increase goes a long way and gives a natural, sexy fullness to the lips. Your lips should not arrive in a room before you.
You should discuss what you'd like your lips to look like. Do you want more body in your lips, more definition of the edges of the lips, or both? Your upper lip should be smaller than your lower lip (70% the size of the lower lip). The lower lip should not be filled all the way to the corner (oral commissure) to avoid a "sausage" appearance.
For lip augmentation, I offer my patients dental nerve blocks to numb the lips, which makes the treatment much more pleasant for both of us. In patients who decline a nerve block, numbing gel is applied, and then prior to each injection an ice pack is held on the lip.
Lips should not be overcorrected with Juvederm, as the product attracts more water from under the skin after it is injected. Initially your lips should look more swollen than you would like, just from the trauma of the injections. Patients do comment that their lips feel smoother after Juvederm than with other fillers. Within 12-24 hours they should look how you'd like them to look.
If after one week there is asymmetry, then return to your doctor. If they are too big, then Widase can be injected to help dissolve some of the product. If they are uneven, a little more may be added.
Lastly, I just read Dr. Arnold Klein's (Dr. Klein is THE expert in injectables) comments here on RealSelf.com, which are very informative.
Good luck.
Dr. P

Juvederm is an excellent choice for adding volume to the lips.  I prefer to use Juvederm Ultra Plus XC for this application. Make sure that the person injecting the Juvederm is a board certified plastic surgeon. Nurse injectors just do not have enough skill, training, education, or expertise to inject fillers.

Thank you for your question. Yes. We use Juvederm products in the lips and around the mouth, (in the Nasolabial Folds, and Marionette lines), frequently. We like Juvederm Ultra Plus XC for the Nasolabial Folds, and Marionette lines. We like the Juvederm Ultra for the lips, as we believe it is a bit softer and more "kissable." Please discuss your goals with your well trained, experienced injector.

Jeffrey J. Roth, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Las Vegas Plastic Surgery

Juvederm increases the volume of your lips which will give you a plumber and fuller look. It usually lasts 12 to 18 months. It may be helpful to show your doctor a picture to give them an idea of how you'd like your lips to look. Your doctor will let you know if what you want is realistic and achievable.Good luck

Thank you for your question. Juvederm is a great option for the lips. It will enhance your lips with beautiful volume. Most of my patients love this product over Restylane. I would advise you to consult with an expert injector.

Juvederm is FDA approved for use in the lips as a volume replacement.  Juvederm lasts up to 12 months.

The good news is that not only does Juvederm Ultra now have an FDA
approval for lip augmentation, but also, there are TWO new forms of
Juvederm,: Volbella, and Vollure that have been FDA approved
and may be used  for lips AND they are longer
lasting!


 


Since our mouths tend to be in constant motion; eating, drinking,
talking; traditional fillers haven't lasted more than a few months to a year
when
used for lip augmentation.  Juvederm Volbella and just
released Vollure uses what is called Vycross technology which results in a very
smooth, longer-lasting product.  Like the other Juvederm products, it
contains lidocaine which helps to anesthetize the lip for a more
comfortable injection experience. 


 


In our office, we apply a specially compounded numbing cream to
the lips prior to injection - greatly improving patient comfort during the
procedure.  Additionally, injecting very slowly using both antegrade and
retrograde injections helps not only enhance comfort, but also to reduce side effects
such as bruising and swelling.


 


Lip injections must be approached with an artistic eye; not only
for lip size and proportion to other facial features, but also, taking into
consideration the area around the lips: corners of the mouth, any
vertical lip lines, vertical philtral columns (from cupids bow to base of nostrils),
lip/chin crease and the chin itself.  Creating beautiful lips is an art form and, when
well done, results in a very aesthetically pleasing balance to the entire face that is
both not palpated (felt) or seen (no ridges or abnormal outcomes)..

Many different fillers can be placed in the lips. Most people would place a hyaluronic acid which is what Juvederm is. Restylane is another common product for the lips. The different brands just have different viscosity which can determined how long and how visible the changes can be. Another material that can be placed in the lips is fat. The good parts of fat is that it is your own tissue and a portion of it is permanent. See the video for a description of lips and the "ideal" proportions. Hope this helps.Best of luck.DrC

Thank you for your question. Juvederm is a great product to put in the lips. Lots of patients are very satisfied with the result. Juvederm can last anywhere from 6-12 months and is a Hyaluronic Acid filler. Best of luck!Dhaval M. Patel Double board certified Plastic surgeon Hoffman Estates BarringtonOakbrook Chicago

Restylane® Silk is expected to last 6 months up
to 1 year, however this will vary from patient to patient. Juvaderm Ultra and
Utlra Plus are also great options for lip augmentation that lasts 9-12 months
on most patient.
Some
studies show a collagen stimulatory effect that may allow longer lasting in
certain individuals.Restylane Silk is unique by its silky
formulation of hyaluronic acid that will allow a subtle enhancement of lips and
lip lines SILK allows a skilled
provider to precisely shape and define lips
for a natural effect.#Restylanelipenhancement   #lipaugementation   #Juvadermtreatslips

Juvederm and Restylane are great fillers for the lips.  They add volume and shape back to the lips and diminish those pesky vertical wrinkles that women hate. A profound change in aging is caused by volume loss, so adding volume back is often the best solution for the aging lip.  Some subtleties are available:  Restylane Silk is the smallest molecule and gives a very smooth, silky enhancement.  Juvederm Ultra and Restylane are midsize molecules and give medium structure.  Juvederm UltraPlus and Restylane Lift are bigger molecules and give more structure and stiffness.  Juvederm Voluma is the largest, stiffest molecules, and is not recommended for the lip.