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Juvederm Ultra XC in Indianapolis, INFor years we have been using Juvederm Ultra XC for lip augmentation with excellent results. So it is no surprise that it recently received FDA approval for use in the lips and perioral areas in adults over 21. This does, however, confirm for all of us the safety of lip enhancement with Juvederm Ultra XC. In addition, there are other interesting findings that I would not have expected.

Juvederm Ultra was introduced in 2006 with FDA approval for correction of the nasolabial folds. Several years later, Lidocaine numbing agent was added to minimize discomfort with the treatments thus the addition “XC”. Most cosmetic surgeons have used this filler for lip enhancement since its introduction in an “off label” manner- totally appropriate, but not with the same proven safety as the nasolabial folds. Juvederm Ultra XC has been recognized for the natural results it provides for lip enhancement- a factor that made it a favorite of patients and facial surgeons such as myself.  In addition, with topically applied numbing creams, these treatments can be done in the office with minimal discomfort and minimal downtime. Patients appreciate the immediate results. Typically I would tell patients to expect the benefits to last around 5-7 months, about half as long as placement in other locations of the face.

Results of the FDA study showed that 79% of the patients showed a meaningful improvement at 3 months, as expected. The number that is surprising is that at one year 78% of patients reported satisfaction with the improvement in the appearance of their lips- far longer than I expected patients to appreciate any significant benefit. On further questioning of patients (including my wife Jennifer) this statistic seemed to hold true. Even though we as facial plastic surgeons see most of the correction gone by one year if not by 6 months, most patients appreciate subtle improvement for far longer.

We have known for some time the ability of Juvederm Ultra XC to produce beautiful yet natural enhancement of the lips. Now with this FDA approval, we can be assured of its safety as a filler for lip augmentation. In addition, we now have a better understanding of the long lasting effect of lip enhancement with Juvederm Ultra XC.

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View Before and After patient photos here.