APPROVED USE JUVÉDERM® Ultra XC injectable gel is for injection into and around the lips for lip augmentation in adults over 21.
The JUVÉDERM® collection of fillers is made from hyaluronic acid (HA). What’s interesting about HA is that it’s natural substance in the skin that delivers nutrients. Each product in the JUVÉDERM® collection of fillers is made from a modified form of HA.
Do not use if you have a history of multiple severe allergies or severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), or if you are allergic to lidocaine or the Gram-positive bacterial proteins used in this product.
The most common side effects with JUVÉDERM® Ultra XC include tenderness, swelling, rmness, lumps/bumps, bruising, pain, redness, discoloration, and itching. Most side effects are mild or moderate and last 14 days or less.
One of the risks with using this product is unintentional injection into a blood vessel, and while rare, the complications can be serious and may be permanent. These complications, which have been reported for facial injections, can include vision abnormalities, blindness, stroke, temporary scabs, or permanent scarring.
As with all skin injection procedures, there is a risk of infection. To report a side effect with JUVÉDERM® Ultra XC, please call Allergan Product Surveillance at 1-800-624-4261. For more information, please see Juvederm.com or call Allergan Medical Information at 1-800-433-8871.