Glendale Lip Augmentation doctors

	Todd Christopher Hobgood, MD Phoenix Facial Plastic Surgeon 3501 North Scottsdale Road Suite 160, Scottsdale		3 answers
	Steven Turkeltaub, MD Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon 10290 N 92nd St Suite 207, Scottsdale		3 answers
	Remus Repta, MD Phoenix Plastic Surgeon 9250 N 3rd Street Suite 1003, Phoenix		2 answers
	Paul K. Holden, MD Phoenix Facial Plastic Surgeon 9522 E. San Salvador Dr. Suite 301, Scottsdale
	Shepherd G. Pryor, MD Scottsdale Facial Plastic Surgeon 8952 E Desert Cove Ave Suite 205, Scottsdale

Recent Answers

What Are the Differences Between Restylane & Juvederm/Juvederm Ulta Plus in Lip Injections? What are the differences between Restylane & Juvederm/Juvederm Ulta Plus in lip injections? I’ve tried Restylane and had great results, debating whether to try Juvederm/Juvederm Ulta Plus. My main questions are: Which lasts longer? Which has a shorter down time? (I was pretty swollen about 2 days with Restylane) Which has the better track record with FDA and/or any other nationally recognized program? I know both are pretty much the same but does one tend to give a different look/result?

A: Restylane vs Juverderm

Hello,

Restylane and Juvederm are nearly identical. They are different brands of the same product "hylauronic acid". I have used both of them interchangeably and have not noticed a difference. Within each brand there are slightly different models such as juvaderm, juvaderm ultra, and juvaderm ultra plus. Each step up has more molecular crosslinking and therefore theoretically lasts longer.

All the best,

Dr Repta

Remus Repta, MD

Phoenix Plastic Surgeon

Are There Any Special Products That I Need to Incorporate in my Lip Augmentation After Care Program? Are there certain products that I should avoid on my lips after augmentation? When can I start wearing lipstick again?

A: Lip augmentation post op care

Hello,

Usually lip balm and staying away from excessively hot or cold foods is the only thing uou need to do. Depending on the method of lip augmentation, antibiotics may also be needed as part of your post op care.

There are a handful of different options available for lip augmentation including:

fat grafting
silicone implant
restylane/juverderm
goretex

It is best to start with restylane/juverderm and get an idea of how you would like your lips to looks. If you do not mind getting additional filler every 6 months or so then you can continue. If you would like a more permanent effect you'll have to discuss fat grafting or silicone implants. They all have pros and cons so discuss them candidly with your plastic surgeon.

Remus Repta, MD

Phoenix Plastic Surgeon

Will Lip Fillers Shrink 8 Days Post-op? I Had Filler in my Lips 8 Days Ago but They Still Seem a Bit Big, Will They Go Down Anymore?

A: Lip augmentation too large at 8 days

Typically, most of the swelling following lip injection with fillers disappears after several days. By 7 - 8 days in most patients, virtually if not all of the swelling related to the injection component should have resolved. That means, what is present may very well represent filler.

If in another week you still feel that your lips are too full, I would contact the physician(?) who performed the injection and discuss your concern. If the filler was a hyaluronic acid like Restylane or Juvederm and if you feel that your lips are not for public consumption, you can actually have an injection of a material to dissolve some of the injectable. This should, however, be performed by someone with considerable experience in this technique.

Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon