AlloDerm Q&A
50%
WORTH IT RATING
"Worth It Rating" shows the % of consumer reviewers
that stated the procedure was "Worth It" or not.
See more RealSelf Worth It Ratings
or Add Your Review
View Before and Afters
Average AlloDerm Cost: $525
Learn about AlloDerm
34 people and 82 doctors are talking about AlloDerm
Get Free Email Updates
How long does Alloderm lip augmentation last?
asked 9 months ago by anon
Latest answer by John Michael Thomassen, MD
Question viewed 174 times
Tags: alternative, long-term, options, recommendation
I am tired of getting injections every three months; what is the best long-term solution? What are the pros and cons of using Alloderm?
3 answers to How long does Alloderm lip augmentation last?
+1
Alloderm lip augmentation
It does have a longer result than hyaluronic acids but does resorb over time. Drawbacks are the cost of the product. Another option is utilizing SMAS tissue from a mini face lift
John Michael Thomassen, MD
Fort Lauderdale Plastic Surgeon
Fort Lauderdale Plastic Surgeon
+1
What is the best long term solution for lip augmentation?
Alloderm is effective in long lasting lip augmentation, however, I don't like to use this product in the lips because it becomes part of the lip tissue and is impossible to remove later if the patient doesn't like it. For my patients, I much prefer to use a silicone product called Perma Lip Facial Implant. This has been thoroughly tested and is very effective for long term lip augmentation. It is permanent, but can be removed if the patient no longer wants the...
more
+1
How long does alloderm Lip augmentation last?
I have performed many Lip Augmentations with Alloderm (sheets, not the injectible form) and wrote a scientific paper on Alloderm compared to other types of Lip Augmentation materials. Alloderm lip implants last about 7 years but are softer and more supple, IMHO than other lip implants made of silasrtic or saline filled bags. IMO, Alloderm Lip Implants are the gold standard by which all other lip augmentation materials should be judged.
