Scottsdale Lip Augmentation doctors

	Susan Van Dyke, MD Paradise Valley Dermatologist 5206 N Scottsdale Rd, Paradise Valley		4 answers
	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
	Daniel Shapiro, MD Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon 5410 N. Scottsdale Road Suite F100, Scottsdale		1 answer

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

Are Lip Implants Very Different of the Natural Lips Feeling? would lip implants help reduce a gummy smile ?

A: Gummy smile does well with Botox, fillers.

The gummy smile is better treated with a little Botox or Dysport to reduce the upward pull of muscles above the lip. Filler such as Juvederm or Restylane may help somewhat by enlarging the upper lip. I am not a fan of surgical lip implants. Fillesr do better, they look and feel very natural and are reversible if you are not happy.

Susan Van Dyke, MD

Paradise Valley Dermatologist