Juvéderm Ultra: The world's best-selling filler series
Juvéderm Ultra 3 and Ultra 4 from Allergan (AbbVie) are among the most frequently used dermal fillers worldwide. Both are based on the proven VYCROSS technology with 24 mg/ml hyaluronic acid and 0.3% lidocaine – the difference lies in the degree of cross-linking and thus in the indication.
Juvéderm Ultra 3 2x1ml
Juvéderm Ultra 3 2x1ml is the most versatile filler in the Ultra series – ideal for moderate wrinkles and lip volume.
- Concentration: 24 mg/ml VYCROSS-HA
- Lidocaine: 0.3%
- Indications: Moderate nasolabial folds, marionette lines, lip volume & contour, perioral area
- Injection depth: Mid to deep dermis
- Duration of action: 9–12 months
- Special feature: Optimal balance between softness and form stability – ideal for mobile areas
Juvéderm Ultra 4 2x1ml
Juvéderm Ultra 4 2x1ml is the stronger filler in the Ultra series – for deep wrinkles and pronounced volume deficits.
- Concentration: 24 mg/ml VYCROSS-HA (higher degree of cross-linking than Ultra 3)
- Lidocaine: 0.3%
- Indications: Deep nasolabial folds, pronounced marionette lines, cheek volume, lower third of the face
- Injection depth: Deep intradermal to subcutaneous
- Duration of action: 12–15 months
- Special feature: Higher G-Prime than Ultra 3 – more structural support
Ultra 3 vs. Ultra 4: The direct comparison
| Feature | Juvéderm Ultra 3 | Juvéderm Ultra 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | 24 mg/ml | 24 mg/ml |
| Degree of cross-linking | Medium | High |
| G-Prime | Medium | Medium-high |
| Consistency | Softer | Firmer |
| Main indication | Lips & moderate wrinkles | Deep wrinkles & volume |
| Injection depth | Mid dermis | Deep intradermal |
| Duration of action | 9–12 months | 12–15 months |
| Lidocaine | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Indication-based selection
- Lip volume & contour: Juvéderm Ultra 3 (softer, natural)
- Nasolabial folds (moderate): Juvéderm Ultra 3
- Nasolabial folds (deep): Juvéderm Ultra 4
- Cheek volume: Juvéderm Ultra 4 or Juvéderm Voluma
- Chin augmentation / Jawline: Juvéderm Volux
The complete Juvéderm family at Novamedo
- Juvéderm Ultra 3 2x1ml – Lips & moderate wrinkles
- Juvéderm Ultra 4 2x1ml – Deep wrinkles & volume
- Juvéderm Voluma 2x1ml – Cheeks & mid-face
- Juvéderm Volbella 2x1ml – Lips & fine lines
- Juvéderm Volux 2x1ml – Chin & Jawline
Complete filler comparison: Juvéderm vs. Restylane vs. Belotero | Aftercare: Dermal filler aftercare
