What Are the Benefits of Using JUVÉDERM ULTRA PLUS for Lip Filler
Hyaluronic acid fillers are not interchangeable. The gel’s density and flexibility impact the final look, and picking the right formula comes down to the shape that you want and how natural you want your results to look and feel. JUVÉDERM ULTRA PLUS is an excellent choice for enhancing the lips at the office of Mimi Lee M.D. PA. It is perfect for patients who want visible fullness but don’t want to lose the natural movement of their lips.
How Is JUVÉDERM ULTRA PLUS Different?
JUVÉDERM itself is a family of products rather than a single product. Each formulation in this line has a different thickness and cross-link pattern, changing where and how it should be placed. JUVÉDERM ULTRA PLUS is unique in that it is more cohesive than other JUVÉDERM products and also attracts more water. Here is more about what makes it unique
Crosslinking
Crosslinking refers to the chemical bonds holding hyaluronic acid molecules together. These bonds help the hyaluronic acid to last longer and give it more structure. ULTRA PLUS is made with a higher concentration of hyaluronic acid and has a denser cross-linking pattern than other JUVÉDERM formulations, which slows down breakdown and gives the gel more structural lift. The density holds its shape even while talking and eating, keeping the border of the lip defined between treatments.
How JUVÉDERM ULTRA PLUS Compares to ULTRA and VOLBELLA
VOLBELLA is the lightest of the JUVÉDERM products. It is made with VYCROSS® technology for mobility and a lower hyaluronic acid concentration. JUVÉDERM ULTRA is between the two and adds more volume but without as much structure. JUVÉDERM ULTRA PLUS is the best option for providing more shape to the vermilion border as well as more significant volume in thinner lips, with results that tend to last longer. ULTRA PLUS is our choice for lips because of the balance that it has between flexibility and structure.
The Benefits of Choosing JUVÉDERM ULTRA PLUS
- Natural Movement and Flow: The gel flexes with your facial expressions. Your lips will look soft and mobile regardless of whether you are smiling, eating, talking or laughing.
- Balanced Volume and Definition: ULTRA PLUS provides volume while also sharpening the lip border and cupid’s bow. This product gives us more precision in shaping the lips and allows us to better customize the look.
- Longer-Lasting Structure: Lip fillers tend to be the products that break down the fastest. With ULTRA PLUS, results can stay beautiful for longer.
- Customizable Correction: Amounts and placement are completely customizable for each person, ranging from subtle enhancements to fuller sculpting.
How Does JUVÉDERM ULTRA PLUS Address Common Lip Concerns?
Age-related thinning is one of the most common reasons that our patients ask about ULTRA PLUS. The upper lip tends to lose volume and elongate, and the pink border may flatten and lose its distinctive shape. Asymmetry is another frequent concern. Some patients may have a lower lip that dominates or one side that has a different shape or volume than the other. Placing more ULTRA PLUS in one area can even out these proportions. Undefined lip borders and vertical lip lines respond well to the same formula. When the border of the lip softens, lipstick tends to bleed, and vertical wrinkles become more noticeable.
Why Dr. Mimi Lee?
Dr. Mimi Lee has over two decades of microinjection work and has injected thousands of syringes of dermal filler. Experience has shaped how she customizes a treatment and which formulas she picks for each patient and facial area. She injects every patient herself and takes time to understand her patients before starting the process. Dr. Lee uses a blunt-tip cannula for the lip area because it means fewer entry points and less bruising, plus a softer and more natural-looking placement.
Some Myths About Lip Fillers
Myth: My Lip Filler Will Look Overdone
Lip fillers can be done very tastefully in order to give them enhancement while also keeping them proportional to your other facial features. The right injector will consider both your facial structure and your goals while planning the treatment. However, there are a few things to keep in mind. After your lip filler appointment, there can be some swelling in the lips. This only lasts for a few days and can be treated with the gentle application of ice packs. You should wait a few days before assessing your final results.
Myth: Lip Fillers Hurt
Dr. Mimi Lee believes that you should feel comfortable throughout your entire treatment at her office. While you may have had an uncomfortable experience elsewhere, this will not be the case at our Little Rock location. We start with a topical numbing cream and a mini dental block for lip injections, along with lidocaine in the ULTRA PLUS formulation.
Myth: My Lips Will Not Feel Natural
Hyaluronic acid is a substance that is already produced by the body to help keep certain areas, like the skin, joints and eyes, moisturized. Once the lip filler has integrated into the skin and all of the swelling goes down, it will be indistinguishable from natural lips.
Is JUVÉDERM ULTRA PLUS the Right Choice for You?
ULTRA PLUS is a good middle ground with enough density to shape and enough flexibility to look and feel natural. It can be a good option for patients who want more visible volume and sharper definition in their lips. Your first appointment is a good chance to discuss your goals and facial anatomy and learn more about dermal filler options. You can learn more by contacting Mimi Lee M.D. PA through the online form or at 501-224-0880.