Juvederm XC filler for lips gone after 3 months and 2 consecutive treatments, is there a better option?

Lip augmentation with dermal fillers can deliver beautiful results in many people, but not everyone's body responds quite the same way. If you're unhappy with the results you've seen so far from temporary fillers, you may be a good candidate for longer-lasting type of lip augmentation in the form of lip implants. They're permanent until or unless you decide to have them removed, so you wouldn't have to worry about the results disappearing sooner than you'd like.

Juvederm Ultra Plus XC is usually a fantastic treatment filler because it offers great plumping and consistent duration in most people. I have, however, found a very small number of patients break down the product at a much faster rate than the 1 year duration typical of this product. In this case I recommend switching to a hyaluronic acid product that has different cross-linking technology, such as Restylane or Vollure. The Juvederm Ultra is a more similar product to the Juvederm Ultra plus than either the Restylane or Vollure, so I'd try one of those two first. 

If you find that Juvederm XC does not last long enough, you could try a different filler such as Juvederm Ultra or Restylane Lyft.  These are thicker fillers that can last longer.

If Juvederm XC was metabolized within very few months it would be difficult to expect a different outcome using Ultra or Ultra Plus. There are other options using fillers that should last much longer: Juvederm Voluma, Restylane Lyft or Allofill. The latter one is a different filler than Juvederm and Restylane lines. It is derived from a human fat and may last, at least in theory, much longer than other fillers. Another possibility is your own fat transfer but this must be done using a particular transfer technique; the "standard" fat transfer is quite unpredictable and very difficult to correct. Good luck!

In my patients who have had juvederm injected into their lips and I see a quick dissolution of the product, I routinely recommend using Restylane to do the same and it frequently last quite a bit longer than juvederm. Good luck from New York City

Hello, and thanks for your question. There are many fillers that can be used to safely augment one's lips. One idea is considering Voluma, which can last longer. In order to determine the best treatment plan for you, I recommend an in-person consultation with an expert. Best of luck, Dr. Frucht.   

Vollure and Volbella are my preferences for filling lips. They are  cross-linked hyaluronic acid fillers. The cross-linking helps prevent them from being broken down as fast and keeps them from swelling as much as other hyaluronic acid fillers. 

Hello and Thanks for the question!
One syringe of filler is usually an adequate dose for the lips as long as your lips are not too deficient. Longevity of the filler can be attributable to multiple factors including your specific metabolic rate for hyaluronic acids, the amount of filler, and more importantly the type of filler. 
With respect to type of filler you can try Juvederm Ultra, Juvederm Ultra Plus or Juvederm Volbella. Volbella lasts longer but you will need 2 syringes for the same amount of filler. Ultra is my go to for 1st time users, while Ultra Plus is my go to for patient who want a more plump appearance of the lips. Volbella lasts around 8 months, while Plus and Ultra Plus last 4-6 months.  
With respect to your injector go with someone who you trust and share a common aesthetic with who understands your desired look. That is most important. 
Good Luck and I hope This Helps. 
Dr. David