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Juvederm® Ultra XC: for lips.
Juvederm® Ultra XC, offered by The Dermatology Institute of Boston, is a filler that adds more fullness and volume to plump thin lips – whether your lips have thinned over time or you simply want fuller lips. Dr. Graber performs Juvederm® Ultra XC for Boston patients looking for effective non-surgical lip enhancement.
Some people simply have naturally thin lips and just want to achieve a fuller appearance. Other people have noticed their lips thinning over time and may also have seen vertical lip lines (also known as smoker’s lines) become more noticeable. These lines result from the aging process, smoking, and prolonged sun exposure. Juvederm® Ultra XC can restore and enhance the lips.
Juvederm® Ultra XC is a dermal lip filler primarily composed of hyaluronic acid (HA). Hyaluronic acid is found naturally in our bodies, so it is rare for it to react adversely when injected. Hyaluronic acid bonds with water molecules in order to create volume, lending skin its full and youthful appearance.
Juvederm® Ultra XC offers several benefits:
A lip filler treatment session is very short and convenient. At the start, the areas of treatment are carefully discussed between the patient and the physician. We want you to have a natural result, and we want to plan your treatment so that you still look like yourself, just refreshed. Our approach is “less is more.” We believe that small improvements go a long way.
Results usually last between 6 months to 1 year on average. You can opt for a repeat treatment if you feel that your lips are beginning to thin out again, as they naturally will after the effects of the Juvederm® Ultra XC dermal lip filler wear off.
Juvederm Ultra XC is a hyaluronic acid filler often used to add shape, structure, and volume to the lips. Because lip filler is an injectable medical treatment, it requires careful product selection, precise technique, and a clear understanding of lip anatomy. We begin by discussing your goals, natural lip shape, previous filler history, and whether you want subtle refinement or more noticeable fullness.
Common temporary effects include swelling, bruising, tenderness, firmness, redness, and small areas of unevenness while the filler settles. The lips are sensitive and vascular, so swelling can be more noticeable here than in some other areas of the face. Less common risks include lumps, prolonged swelling, infection, allergic reaction, filler migration, asymmetry, or an outcome that does not match your goals. Rare but serious vascular complications can occur if the filler affects blood flow. Warning signs may include severe or unusual pain, skin discoloration, blanching, or visual symptoms, all of which require urgent medical attention.
We reduce risk by using appropriate injection techniques, avoiding overfilling, reviewing your medical history, and discussing what to avoid before and after treatment. We also help you understand how lip filler fits within the broader range of injectable dermal filler options and when a different approach may be more appropriate.
Our goal is not to change your face dramatically, but to create balanced, personalized lip enhancement with safety and proportion in mind. During consultation, we can also discuss whether staged treatment, conservative volume, or waiting until swelling from a prior treatment has resolved would be safer for your goals.
You can find out more about Juvederm® Ultra XC in Boston during a consultation. The Dermatology Institute of Boston offers a number of non-surgical enhancement and rejuvenation treatment options. Contact us today for a Juvederm® lip filler consultation appointment. At the time of the appointment, we can discuss the best lip fuller treatment approach and pricing.
Dear Patients,
Our goal here at The Dermatology of Institute of Boston is protect the health of our patients and staff. To continue caring for our patients during these uncertain times, while strictly adhering to the guidelines set by the CDC, we will be only offering virtual consultations. For some patients, an in person visit is best, but if you feel that your concern could be addressed online, this may be a convenient option for you.
