Lips Q & A
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Answers (sorted by helpful votes)| Sergey Kalitenko, MD |  |
Botox side effects - what can I do about my weak upper lip?
Usually Botox side effects start to wean 2 weeks aft er injection was done. So if your lip weakness does not bother you a lot, I'd not do anything, provided that weakness is caused by Botox. Howerer, I strongly suggest, that you... more
| Steven Teitelbaum, MD |  |
Juvederm - Can I get "pouty lips" from Juvederm?
Do you look better now than before you got it? That is the question. It is not whether you liked it better when you were swollen than now. it is only about the improvement relative to the way you were before you walked into your doctor's... more
| D.J. Verret, MD |  |
Smoker's lines - Should I use Juvederm and Botox in combination?
Botox and Juvederm are an option for lines around the lips. The Botox can be used to help relax the lines and the Juvederm can be used to fill them in.
When using Botox around the lips, great care must be taken, as drooling and difficulty... more
| D.J. Verret, MD | |
Lip augmentation - How painful are Juvederm lip injections?
There are many techniques which can be used to lessen the discomfort associated with Juvederm injections in any part of the face. Ice, topical numbing creams, and distractors (such as vibrating devices or pinching) can often help to minimize the... more
| Steven Wallach, M.D. |  |
Restylane side effects - how can I get rid of lumpy lips from Restylane injections?
Usually within the first few days, you can mold the Restylane to get rid of lumps. By two weeks this may not work. Hyaluronidase may work to dissolve some of the Restylane. more
| Manish H. Shah, M.D. |  |
What's the best way to get rid of smoker lines around the upper lip?
Smoker's lines around the lips are often a result of both direct damage to the skin from the smoke, causing vertical lines, and volume loss with aging.
I advocate a combination approach to improve the lips without ending up looking like a duck. ... more
| Michael Sinclair, MD |  |
What does Juvederm look like?
Juvederm comes in a 0.8 cc clear syringe. The material itself looks like a clear jelly. In the United States there are two forms of Juvederm, one called Juvederm Ultra and the other called Juvederm Ultra Plus. The boxes look... more
| Alexander Rivkin, M.D. |  |
What are my options for permanent lip augmentation?
Artefill was actually approved by the FDA for the cosmetic correction of nasolabial folds in November of 2006. However, Artefill should not be used in the lips. The potential for problems is too great.
Bumps or irregularities cannot be removed -... more
| Michael Sinclair, MD | |
What does Restylane look like?
Assuming you are getting Restylane from a doctor that bought the Restylane from Medicis Aesthetics, the only licensed vendor in the USA, then the box would be white and blue. The syringe would contain 1.0 cc of a clear gelatinous fluid. There... more
Does red lipstick have a higher lead content?
Q: Does the color of lipstick influence the amount of lead in it? Does red lipstick have more lead? more
Restylane lip augmentation - what can I do if my lips are uneven or too big afterwards?
Q: I had lip augmentation (Restylane) 4 weeks ago and now have this "ducky" look in my upper lip. I know that restylane can last for up to 6 months. I definitely don't want to walk around looking this way for such a long time. Is there any... more
Which brands of lipstick have lead in them?
Q: Lipstick lead - do all brands of lipstick have lead in them? How can I know which brands use lead? more
Where can I find lead free lipsticks?
Q: Where can I find lead free lipsticks? How do I know if a lipstick is lead free? more
Is there lead in lipstick?
Q: Is there lead in lipstick? If so, will the chemical exposure hurt me? more