1ml of juvederm Ultra XC lasting not even two weeks? Ultra Plus XC next time? (Photo)

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I got 1 ml of juvederm ultra xc 12 days ago & 80% of the product is gone. I do have some on the border of my top lip / lower lip. I went to a very well known place & wanted ultra plus. The RN veered me away due to ultra plus being lumpy. I already have a lump from 12 days ago. Appt booked for another syringe this friday. Have any of you seen the ultra dissapate this fast? Could it be due to not being injected into the dermis but subQ? Thoughts on ultra plus? I know its off label for lips ....

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

This can happen but generally, I suggest patients wait about two weeks after their treatment before they assess their results. At two weeks, your injector can give you a top up and massage any lumps that still exist. You can ask your injector about Volbella, which is a Juvederm product designed for the lips.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Generally there is swelling and possible bruising after lip injections that could last anywhere from 1-2 weeks. I would book a follow up appointment with your injector after two weeks and discuss your concerns/ before and after photos. You may just need a little more product to get optimal results.  Good luck

Lorrie Klein, MD · Answer

When lips are injected they sometimes swell a lot. You don't really know how it will look until 2-3 weeks afterwards.  Juvederm cannot disappear that quickly so that 80% you feel went away was actually swelling.  You probably just need more to get the look you want.juvederm Plus is great for fuller lips but unless it is thinned out, it's a bit too thick for thin lips.  I prefer Juvederm or Restylane Silk for lips.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Your lips looked better without any product !Try Belotero next time. You will like what your lips look like immediately.

Martie Gidon, MD, FRCPC, FAAD · Answer

It can take 2 weeks to see the full benefit of Juvederm.  There is usually initial swelling and perhaps bruising, so waiting is best.  If you think you require more Juvederm at that time, please return to your injector. Show her your before photo and explain what you would like.  I am in agreement that it is not the product that gives the result, but the person injecting.

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1ml of juvederm Ultra XC lasting not even two weeks? Ultra Plus XC next time? (Photo)

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Answer: Juvederm Ultra XC or Ultra Plus XC or Belotero

Answer: Juvederm Ultra XC or Ultra Plus XC or Belotero

Answer: Juvederm for lips

Answer: Juvederm for lips

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