Juvederm used for lip augmentation was used to provide subtle enhancement , keeping the natural contour of the lips*
In many cases, the results of lip augmentation procedures are very obvious. Usually, this is because patients request more injection in their top lip for a more dramatic appearance which has been popularized somewhat by the media. This particular result has been nicknamed, “duck lips,” by those who are not a fan of this look.
This Los Angeles patient was interested in getting a subtle lip augmentation simply to make her upper and lower lips more full. She wanted to maintain the natural contour of her upper lip instead of raising and plumping it to an obvious extent.
Dr. Umar used Juvederm to achieve this. Juvederm gives natural looking results because it is made of a lab derived version of a compound called hyaluronic acid, which is already found in our bodies. Hyaluronic acid is not only capable of giving fullness to tissue, it also provides hydration as well which helps provide a soft and supple result. It is an excellent choice for lip augmentation purposes.
Juvederm is available in regular strength (Juvederm Ultra) and Juvederm Ultra Plus. Juvederm Ultra Plus has a higher level of cross linking among the molecular strands. It’s consistency is thicker and more viscous. Juvederm Ultra lasts about 6 months. And Juvederm Ultra Plus lasts 9-12 months.
According to Dr. Umar, Restylane is another option that patients have for lip augmentation. It is also a hyaluronic acid dermal filler. It’s consistency is thicker than Juvederm. For this reason, the physician needs to manually shape it because it will stay at the injection site instead of diffusing into the surrounding area.
For subtle results, Juvederm is the best option. This particular patient was very happy that no one could tell that she underwent a lip enhancement procedure.
Here are additional before and after pictures of her results:
Before and after results of lip augmentation with Juvederm from a profile view*
The natural looking outcome of her lip augmentation procedure is exactly what this Los Angeles patient wanted*