0.8ML of juvederm in lips and two weeks later it's gone. Is this normal? (Photo)

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The top left photo is before any injections. Top right is directly after. Bottom left a week after. Bottom right is now, 2 weeks after. I got 0.8ml and I see almost no difference two weeks later. Is this normal? Should my lips look bigger or has the juvaderm already disintegrated??? I am going to go back for more but I am unsure of when I should do so. If I wait another month or two will the next ML of injections last longer?

Corey Frucht, MD, PhD · Answer

Hello, and thanks for your question. I'm sorry you did not get the result you had hoped for. I definitely think your lips have been augmented. They may have been larger within the first two weeks due to swelling. Best of luck, Dr. Frucht.

Pedro Vieira, MD · Answer

I must respectfully disagree with your assessment.  Your photo at two weeks does show an increase in lip volume.  The reason why the lip volume was so dramatically different immediately following filler placement was due to swelling from the injections.  0.8mL is a fair amount of filler for the upper lip alone.  If 0.8mL was used for both upper and lower lips, it may be that you just need a bit more.  Juvaderm filler does not disappear that soon.  I would recommend waiting at least one month before considering additional filler.  It may be that all you need is half a syringe to achieve the lip volume you desire.  Hope that helps you.

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