Juvederm® Ultra Plus XC
Juvederm® Ultra Plus XC for Lip Augmentation
Interested in lip fillers that will make your plumper pout look natural? It’s time to discover Juvederm® Ultra Plus XC for lip augmentation. This dermal filler is an excellent choice for clients who want a plumper pout because it uses a special gel to create volume without resulting in that “overdone” look.
In addition to plumping lips, Juvederm® Ultra Plus is a very versatile filler that treats numerous patient concern areas. It is slightly thicker than Juvederm® Ultra, so is ideal for treating deeper marionette and smile lines. These are the lines that can stretch along your mouth and jawline, so minimizing them can help take years off of your appearance.
Juvederm® Ultra Plus is best for those patients who have thicker skin and strong facial features.
How Does Juvederm® Ultra Plus XC Work?
Juvederm® Ultra Plus XC uses a hyaluronic acid gel to add volume to the lips, smile lines, or marionette lines, depending on what area you’d like to treat. all while smoothing away stubborn lip wrinkles. At Twin Ports Dermatology, we use Juvederm® Ultra Plus XC for anti-aging injections with patients who have firmer skin. The “XC” refers to lidocaine, which ensures that patients don’t feel any discomfort during the injection process.
If you’re interested in getting lip fillers or want to fade the appearance of your smile lines, don’t wait: Twin Ports Dermatology can offer same-day appointments for Juvederm® Ultra Plus XC injections.
Am I a Good Candidate for Juvederm® Ultra Plus XC?
You’re a good candidate for this treatment if you want to get plumper lips or treat the appearance of vertical wrinkles and fine lines along the mouth and jawline. The best candidates for Juvederm® Ultra Plus XC are patients with strong facial features and thicker skin.
How Long Does a Typical Treatment Take?
Juvederm® Ultra Plus XC takes about 20 minutes to perform by one of our lip filler specialists.
What Results Will I See?
Results include a fuller and plumper pout, as well as reduced lip wrinkles. These results can last for up to six months.
Is There Any Downtime?
After your filler injections, you can return to most daily activities such as work. You will be given specific instructions from your injector regarding what to avoid, such as strenuous exercise, excessive heat, and airplane travel. A few days after treatment, bruising, swelling, and minor discomfort are expected. Your injector will walk you through what to anticipate with your specific treatment.
- Avoid taking aspirin, vitamin E, garlic, alcohol, Ginko Biloba, fish oil, or any blood thinners for five days before treatment as these can increase the risk for bruising.
- Avoid dental work or vaccinations two weeks before and after treatment.
- You may have some redness, swelling, and bruising that can last a few days post-treatment. However, most of this is mild. Most people return to work the next day and can cover any bruising with makeup.
- Avoid strenuous activity for 48 hours.
- Wait four to six weeks after injection for any Med Spa service on the face.
Take the First Step - Request A Consultation
If you would like to schedule an in-person consultation, please fill out the form on this page and one of our knowledgeable medical staff members at Twin Ports Dermatology will reach out to you promptly. You can also call our Duluth, MN office directly to schedule: 218-302-1000.
Twin Ports Dermatology serves the greater Duluth area. We’re the only locally owned private dermatology clinic & medspa in the area. f you’re ready to book a consultation or treatment, click here to schedule online.
