No special recovery is required for these injections. Patients should avoid manipulating their lips for 2-3 hours after injections. Typically a 20% enlargement is noted in the first 24 hours due to swelling. Steroid creams and icing can be used to minimize this reaction. Lips will return to injection volume by 48 hours and then soften over 2-3 weeks, at which time lumpiness should be gone and the lips should feel soft and full.

You may ask, “what makes Juvederm Vollure™ different than traditional Juvederm Ultra® or Juvederm Ultra Plus®?” The short answer is that Juvederm Vollure™ is a smoother product and provides a softer result.

Juvederm Vollure™ is created using Allergan’s patented Vycross™ cross-linking technology. This helps to create a filler that is more malleable and easier to inject. It allows for a softer “fill” and is especially effective at correcting fine lines. Juvederm Vollure™ also creates a more natural lip augmentation. In addition, it is less hydrophilic (attracting less water) than the other Juvederm® products, thus there is less swelling involved immediately after injection. This creates a subtler, less plumped result. Like all Juvederm® products, the results can be reversed if desired.

For those who have used Juvederm Ultra® and Ultra plus® in the past, there is still a role for these products. Being more hydrophilic, they attract water, and thus, cause a little more swelling. These products can be utilized for deeper folds and creases. They will also provide a more dramatic lip augmentation and provide a more plump and robust result in general.

Suddenly Slimmer Med Spa has been injecting Vollure™ since the spring of 2017 with beautiful and natural-looking results. As you all may know, over time and as we age, our skin loses some of its natural building blocks (hyaluronic acid and collagen) that give the skin its structure. Luckily, there are products that can help rebuild this structure.

Juvederm Vollure™ XC is the newest hyaluronic gel filler in the Juvederm® family, and its job is to do just that!  Clinical studies indicate Vollure™ XC will provide correction for up to 18 months. The fact that Juvederm Vollure™ lasts so long makes it very appealing to those who want to “fill it and forget it.”

When deciding to undergo a lip enhancement procedure, it is important to consult a specialist who is aware that the treatment can leave a patient looking fake, with “duck lips” or a “trout pout.” The doctors and nurses at Suddenly Slimmer Day and Med Spa have been recognized as some of the best lip enhancement specialists in Arizona, they are determined to give patients the most natural-looking results. They understand that symmetry and balance must be maintained in each patient’s facial anatomy, and has the necessary experience to determine exactly which formula to use, how much to inject, and precisely where the site of injection should be. Because each of these factors can range from patient to patient, they must be custom-tailored to fit your entire look without drawing negative attention to your new, luscious lips. Call us today and schedule a consultation appointment to see if lip enhancement is right for you.