Volbella amount for lips and marionette? No improvement at 1 syringe.

Thank you for your question. Volbella comes in prefilled syringes containing 0.55 mL of product - which is about half the volume (and price) of other filler products used in lips - such as Juvederm and Restylane Silk. In my practice, we charge $400.00 per syringe of Volbella. The biggest advantage to Volbella is that in clinical trials, it was found to effectively increase lip fullness and soften the appearance of lines around the mouth in a majority of subjects through one year. 

Volbella
is not very hydrophilic (absorbs water) and designed to address the fine lines
around the mouth and tear troughs. It's not the ideal filler to address lip
volume or marionettes. I recommend Juvederm Ultra XC and Juvederm Ultra Plus XC
instead. 

Volbella is a good filler, but it has been way overhyped by the marketing done by the company. It comes in a half a syringe and provides a very subtle result. In my opinion, it is no better than Restylane Silk. Most everyone will need 1cc of Volbella for adequate volumization. If you are looking for more volume then you would be better off with a filler like Juvederm or Restylane. Remember, it's not so much the choice of filler but the skill of the person doing the injecting. Choose your injector wisely. Best wishes.

Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry that your results were not what you anticipated.  If you are looking to achieve a significant increase in lip volume or pout, a thicker filler such as Juvederm Ultra Plus is a better option than Volbella.  Volbella will only lead to a modest increase in lip volume but is a good option for achieving lip definition as well as treating wrinkles around the mouth.  Hope this helps.

Volbella is best for smoothing out the lips (making you look as if you are wearing permanent lip gloss) and filling in fine lines and wrinkles. It may be that you need a filler with a bit more "pow".  

Volbella is a great injection for the lips if you are looking to fill lines around the lips or want a subtle increase.  For someone that wants more of a "change" I would consider Restylane or Juvederm for your lips.  Best, Dr. Green

Thank you for
your question realselfie11. I am sorry to hear about your situation. Volbella
is a hyaluronic acid filler designed to enhance the volume, definition, and
shape of the lips as well as to address lines on or around the lips. Volbella comes in 0.55 cc syringes, which is approximately half the size of the syringes for most fillers. This is a very small amount. A single syringe is a conservative start and it will yield subtle improvement, which many people desire. If further enhancement is desired I normally start with at least two syringes and go from there. It is important to understand that cosmetic treatments are investments and to understand the investment prior to making the commitment. Financing options are available in our office. Although a syringe of Volbella is a greater up front investment than other fillers for the lips, it lasts longer. So in the long run most people get more bang for their buck with Volbella. Please consult with
a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!