Did you like Juvederm or Radiesse for lip enhancement?

hi there! i had juvederm injections, 1 cc into my lips just yesterday. i wanted a more puckered looking look and full lips. it cost $490.00. i had some swelling yesterday and they looked great! today with the swelling gone now they almost look the same cept the top lip looks a tad more bigger. also noticed the upper right lip is not as full as the other side, so a little lopsided looking. am waiting for dr. to call back to see what we can do about it without having to pay for another full cc. i was told before i left that the final results would not be noticed for at least 7 days. does that mean in 7 days they will get fuller from what they are now? if so how does that work? thanks!

I for one would generally associate Radiesse as the more capable regarding it's long course of time effective in the human body, and so simply speaking the higher density paste as well-meaning more general volume. It is known to last a year on average- and in such respect boasts considerably higher satisfactory results in terms of "lip enhancement" as you coin it.My only warning would be that it falls viciously weak to juvederm in terms of filling certain types of lines on the face- but as you speak of utilizing it for its "lip plumping" properties I could not recommend it more highly.

On the Radiesse packaging it is clearly states it is not for injection into the lips. The product can harden as it is a thick white paste, and if injected by a novice injector can create huge problems with lumping. Radiesse was originally used for tissue marking and can be seen in X-Rays. Any bumps have to be surgically cut out and can not be molded or expressed out like other HA fillers like Restylane. Definetly not worth the risk of this product when you can get another filler with equal results and a better safety profile.

I am thinking about a filler for around my mouth including areas just below the sides of my mouth. I have a very small chin. Would someone please recommend fillers to me and warn me of any issues I may encounter? Is anyone not pleased with their results other than the associated costs?

My feeling is that Radiesse is less than ideal for lip enhancement because of the potential for development of hard, visible nodules in that area. I have treated many patients with Juvederm and Restylane with excellent results that generally last 6 months. Personally, prefer Restylane. If longevity of results is a concern, I have found that treating adequately the first time and following up with touch-ups using half Restylane vials periodically saves patients money and preserves their results.

Radiesse is a great dermal filler but it is not a very good choice for injection directly into the lips. Radiesse is 30% powder (calcium hydroxyl apatite) and 70% gel carrier. When you inject the Radiesse into areas where there is not much movement, such as the nasolabial folds, the cheek bones, the lower jaw line, etc, it does a great job of changing and enhancing the facial contour. IF the Radiesse is injected into the lips, which are much more mobile (lips move with talking, eating, kissing, etc) the calcium hydroxyl apatite powder tends to form clumps. There is no chemical available to dissolve the lumps, which means you will have to live with the lumps for many months. Radiesse can be injected (off label) underneath the skin of the upper lip to flatten some wrinkles, but this technique takes practice and experience. If you want to enhance the shape, size of fullnes of your lips, Juvederm is a much better choice than Radiesse. For most of the rest of the face, I think Radiesse is an excellent choice. In fact, when I am performing facial rejuvenation, I frequently use both products in the same patients.

I had radiesse injected into my lips and looked like a duck. I found out (too late) that because of its consistency it's not recommended for lips. I also had white lumps protruding from my lips. I finally went to see a dermatologist/plastic surgeon and he gave me several shots of coritsone into my lips, it's been 2 days and I no longer look like a duck! yay! So yeah, there is hope for anyone out there faced with this problem.

Hi Radiesse is too thick to use in the lips.. but I dont think cortisone shots is the way to reduce it.. My husband is a plastic surgeon..he says that the dr can make a tiny cut and express some of the Radiesse out.. If Radiesse is used in the lips it has to be a tiny amount and then finished with Restalyn or juvederm.. I am the host of a beauty show but hope one of the drs on this site tells the other drs.. radiesse..not for lips or eyes.. I love radiesse in my lines around nose.. If your dr wants you to wait..that is probably your best bet..is some patience.. I would squeeze it really hard to manipulate it every chance you get.. it may end up looking good.. but it is my opinion and my husbands that radiesse is too thick for lips and eyes..

I promise it will go down... I have talked to several drs.. they say to be patient.. Radiesse in the lips has to be used so sparingly and everyones lips are not the same.. some people should not have it.. At this point..listen to your dr..and in the future.. I would only use restalyn in your lips.. Is your dr a derm or plastic surgeon..just saying that you have to be careful of medi spas or drs that have trained in other fields such as internists..etc.. there are so many new injectables that sometimes the best drs have not done the research on what how they differ from each other but most know that Radiesse is very thick.. You will be fine.. paitience is key.. squeeze the white part every chance you get..

Practitioners that are well-versed in the use of fillers/injectables will advise against using Radiesse for lip augmentation. Even the manufacturer and its consultants advise against it. Using a hyaluronic acid filler (Juvederm/Restylane) is always a better, safer option. Do you research and ask questions. L. Haney, RN

Lori, I had a consultation with a plastic surgeons office. I had radiesse put in my upper lip by my M.D. The plastic surgeon said I could look more natural with an injection of juvederm. Have you ever helped anyone correct this look in the upper lip (due to radiesse)? My upper lip is outlined and looks unnatural. I just want to look normal. Thank you for your time. Sandi

Dannielle.. The Dr should save the rest with your name on it.. Today..go home and massage the lumps.. squeeze them and'shape them.. that can happen on the first day.. I think the dental block can hurt as much as the injection..but no pain no gain.. if you drink then have a friend..take you for a margarita and use numbing cream.. I hope that your lip turns out ok and ask the dr about the unused portion.. was it a plastic surgeon or derm.. you have to check credentials.. and really define what you'expect.. report back.. hope it settles down..

I have Juvaderm injections ( 1cc) 5 days ago in my upper lip-- it is very uneven. One side of my lip is 2mm lower than the other... is this normal or can the Dr. even out this mess? I look like Marge Simpson.

Of the two, Juvederm is preferable and does pass the kiss test. Radiesse can cause permanent lumpiness and is not recommended (or approved). For more permanent lip augmentation, LiveFill is an option (untraumatized fascial fat grafts). This method also preverves the definition of the vermillion border.

I do not recommend using Radiesse in the lips. Cosmoplast is beautiful in the lip - especially to define the lip border. But you are right, it does not last very long. What I have found is that adding Juvederm to the body of the lip in combination with the Cosmoplast as a combined procedure looks fantastic and for some reason the Cosmoplast lasts longer.

Radiesse is great dermal filler but I would not recommend it for a lip augmentation since this product is too thick and tends to cause lumps formation in the lip area. Juvederm on another hand is much softer product and it gives much more natural results. It will last about 6-8 month depending on the amount used. I noticed that the clients who have 3-4 sessions with Juvederm over the period of one or two years tend to have much longer lasting results. I use Radiesse a lot for mid and lower face reshaping such as non-surgical nose reshaping, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, jowls, chin augmentation, cheek augmentation, and facial lipoatrophy.