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Are There Alternative to Expensive Lip Fillers? Injectable Fillers Don't Last Long With Me.

asked 8 months ago by Amandab in Sydney, 02
Latest answer by Will Richardson, MD
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Tags: alternative, expensive, options

I have had perlane and juvederm done twice now, with 4 weeks inbetween each. 1ml on bottom and top lip. It is very expensive as it has only lasted me 4 weeks each time and ive spent over $1000 just on 2ml. Somebody mentioned it should last much longer but is only lasting me 4 weeks :( Is there a cheaper alternative to lip fillers for plump lips ? somebody mentioned botox on the corners of the lips but im not sure if this works ?

6 answers to Are There Alternative to Expensive Lip Fillers? Injectable Fillers Don't Last Long With Me.

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Fort Lauderdale Lips!

I always love opportunities to "re-challenge" patients with products for lip augmentation, or other areas. More often than not, the patients I re-treat with the same products from US FDA-Approved products have lasting beautiful results. I find those that are short-lived are not authentic products, or diluted severely. As a consumer, demand to read labels & have the product brought in in an unopened package if you continue to experience this.
Will Richardson, MD

Fort Lauderdale Dermatologic Surgeon
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Permanent lip augmentation

I use the Perma Facial Implant for permanent lip augmentaton. Perma Facial Implant is a patented, FDA approved device. It is made of a soft, solid silicone elastomer and has a smooth, non porous surface that cannot rupture. The procedure can be performed under local anesthesia in 30 minutes or less!
Scott W. Harris, MD

Plano Plastic Surgeon
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Are There Alternative to Expensive Lip Fillers? Injectable Fillers Don't Last Long With Me.

Of course. You can consider lip implants for lip augmentation. There are three lip implants available: made of silastic, saline filled covered with Goretex and Alloderm. IMHO, Alloderm is the superior lip implant in feel and results and I have used this for well over 15 years. The results last about 7 years.
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Permanent Lip Augmentation

It is unfortunate to hear that your lip augmentation with temporary fillers is short lasting. An alternative you might consider is to have a lip implant put in to achieve the augmentation you desire. I would recommend discussing this with a board certified specialist who performs lip implants to determine if it is for you.
Kimberly Lee, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Silikon-1000 may be safely used by experienced physicians for natural-looking, permanent lip augmentation.

Silikon-1000 is a permanent, off-label filler, so your results, good or bad, are permanent. My experience with Silikon-1000 for permanent, natural-looking lip augmentation has been excellent. Several treatments (1-3) are typically necessary to obtain a desired result, and in my practice, problems are infrequent. Tell your doctor if you have a history of frequent cold-sores or herpes-infections on your lips: you may need to be pre-treated with valcyclovir (Valtrex). You must find a... more
Eric M. Joseph, MD

West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Long lasting lip augmentation

Of course there is a better alternative! My patients and I love Silikon 1000 as a permanent filler for lip augmentation. It requires several treatments, unlike the other fillers, but the results are PERMANENT. If for some reason you don't want to have this filler, I have had great results with lip implants for PERMANENT lip augmentation and naturally feeling lips.
Lawrence Kass, MD

Saint Petersburg Oculoplastic Surgeon

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