Juvéderm Ultra 3 is a cross-linked hyaluronic-acid dermal filler from Allergan (an AbbVie company), formulated at 24 mg/mL HA with 0.3% lidocaine and supplied as two 1 mL prefilled syringes. It is injected into the mid-to-deep dermis to add volume and smooth deeper folds, and is intended for administration by qualified medical professionals. Regulatory status is product-specific by market.
What is Juvéderm Ultra 3?
Juvéderm Ultra 3 is a cross-linked hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal filler from Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company. It is a smooth, injectable gel formulated at 24 mg/mL HA with 0.3% lidocaine for added injection comfort, supplied as two ready-to-use 1 mL prefilled syringes. Unlike a skin booster or biostimulator, an HA filler is designed to add volume and smooth folds immediately on placement.
How does a hyaluronic acid filler work?
Hyaluronic acid is a sugar molecule found naturally in the skin that binds water. In a cross-linked gel, HA chains are linked to make the material longer-lasting and shapeable, so it can restore volume, support tissue and refine contour. Placed in the mid-to-deep dermis, Juvéderm Ultra 3 provides immediate correction, and the included lidocaine improves comfort during treatment. Results are gradually resorbed over time, varying by product, area and individual.
What is Juvéderm Ultra 3 used for?
It is commonly selected for lip volume and definition, deeper folds such as the nasolabial lines, and facial contouring. Precise indications, injection depth and technique are product-specific per the manufacturer’s labeling and are determined by the treating clinician.
Lips
Volume, hydration and border definition, with lidocaine for comfort.
Folds
Deeper nasolabial and perioral lines that benefit from mid-to-deep placement.
Contour
Support and refinement of facial contour, per the treating clinician’s plan.
Commonly selected for
- Immediate volume and contour rather than gradual skin-quality change
- Lip enhancement where injection comfort matters
- Deeper folds needing mid-to-deep dermal support
- Treatment plans combining filler with toxins or skin boosters
Suitability, areas and technique are always assessed by the treating clinician for each individual.
How does Juvéderm Ultra 3 compare with the rest of the Ultra range?
Both are 24 mg/mL cross-linked hyaluronic acid with 0.3% lidocaine, supplied as two 1 mL syringes. The difference is how the gel behaves: Ultra 3 is the mid-to-deep dermal option for folds and lip body, while Ultra 4 is firmer and more cohesive, placed deeper where volume and projection are the goal.
| Juvéderm Ultra Smile | 24 mg/mL HA · 0.3% lidocaine · 2 × 0.55 mL · lips and perioral · lip volume, shape, vertical lip lines |
|---|---|
| Juvéderm Ultra 2 | 24 mg/mL HA · 0.3% lidocaine · 2 × 0.55 mL · superficial-to-mid dermis · fine lines, lip contour |
| Juvéderm Ultra 3 | 24 mg/mL HA · 0.3% lidocaine · 2 × 1 mL · mid-to-deep dermis · folds, lips, contour |
| Juvéderm Ultra 4 | 24 mg/mL HA · 0.3% lidocaine · 2 × 1 mL · deep dermis and deeper · volume, projection, deep folds |
Specifications
| Brand | Juvéderm® (Allergan Aesthetics) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Allergan — an AbbVie company |
| Range | Juvéderm Ultra |
| Active | Cross-linked hyaluronic acid, 24 mg/mL |
| Anaesthetic | Lidocaine hydrochloride, 0.3% (3 mg/mL) |
| Format | 2 × 1 mL prefilled syringes |
| Depth | Mid-to-deep dermis |
| Areas | Lips · Nasolabial folds · Facial contour (product-specific) |
| Regulatory | CE-marked; several Juvéderm products are FDA-approved in the U.S. (product-specific by market) |
| Administration | Injectable — by a qualified medical professional only |
| Storage & handling | Store and handle per the manufacturer’s instructions for use |
Frequently asked questions
What is Juvéderm Ultra 3 used for?
It is a hyaluronic-acid dermal filler used to add volume and smooth deeper folds — commonly for lips, nasolabial folds and facial contour. Precise indications are product-specific per the manufacturer’s labeling.
How is it different from a skin booster?
A skin booster supports skin quality; an HA filler like Juvéderm Ultra 3 is designed to add volume and contour immediately on placement. Clinics often use them together within a plan.
Does it contain lidocaine?
Yes — Juvéderm Ultra 3 is formulated with 0.3% lidocaine to improve comfort during injection.
How long do results last?
HA filler results are gradually resorbed and are typically maintained for several months, varying by product, treatment area and the individual. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use.
Is Juvéderm FDA-approved?
Several Juvéderm products are FDA-approved in the United States, but regulatory status is product-specific and varies by market. Confirm the status for the exact product and territory.