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Artefill or PermaLip?

asked 1 year ago by Nancy2 in Bakersfield California
Latest answer by Edward Lack, MD
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Tags: age 55-64, comparison

I'm Trying to Decide Between Artefill and Surgsil Permalip. I'm 55. I had some Artefill 3 years ago but not enough. Now I'm thinking of Permalip but I'm concerned that might make the shape unattractive and I'm concerned the implants might move around.

12 answers to Artefill or PermaLip?

Do NOT do permanent injectable fillers in the lips if you don't want problems later.

Lip implants are really the only permanent way to augment the lips with a natural look and with less problems down the line. Artefill is a great filler for the nasolabial areas or cheek augmentations but i wouldn't inject it in the lips; nor would i inject silicone, fat , nor radiesse. Sincerely, David Hansen,MD

David Hansen, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

www.DrDavidHansen.com

Permasil works well

I have used the Permasil implants for over five years. They have kept their shape and I have not had one problem. All the patients are happy with the results. They come in various sizes. Most patients have been using a dermal filler such as Juvederm or Perlane and finally decide on a permanent implant.I would not recommend Artefill for the lip ,because of the fact that you have to adjust in multiple layers andmany times and if you are too superficial ,the Artefill can be palpable. more

Joseph M. Perlman, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

ArteFill for permanent lip augmentation

ArteFill is a particularly bad filler, in my opinion. I have seen several patients with chronic swelling that increases over time. It is only partially correctable with surgery. In some cases the swelling causes a disfigurement. The histologic appearance is very similar to that of silicone in tissues. The ArteFill runs through tissues like oil through cloth. It is only removeable when healthy tissue is removed along with the ArteFill stained tissue. So... more

Brent Moelleken, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Non-permanent lip fillers are best for lip augmentation

Non-permanent lip fillers are best for lip augmentation. When results are not pleasing it is improtant to be able to reverse the changes.

Edward Lack, MD
Chicago Dermatologist

I would not use either Artefill or Permalip in the Lip

I am a big fan of Artefill but it can be disastrous in the lips. It is about the only area in the face that Artefill really is not a good option for. It can get hard and lump there. I also hate all surgical lip implants as they look and feel oftentimes unnatural, can shrink, get infected and look like balloons. Watch the attached video to understand why I simply do not like lip implants. As far as options for lips are concerned, if someone is very young I... more

Samuel Lam, MD
Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

Lip Implants versus filler

Perma Lip implants work very well, and we have many patients who have been happy with them for years. The nice thing about these implants is that they are easily removed if a paitent changes their mind. Artefill can be permanent and may cause inflammatory reaction in the lips.

Roy A. David, MD
San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon

Perma Facial Implants to the Lips Work Very Well for Selected Patients

I would avoid Artefill in the lips. Any potential problems that develop would be difficult to treat. I think Artefill is an excellent option for nasolabial folds. The Perma Facial Implant is an excellent permanent option for lip augmentation, when used for the appropriate patient. My patients have been happy with the results. I have not had to remove one yet, but the beauty of this procedure is that it is easily reversible in the office. ... more

Anurag Agarwal, MD
Naples Facial Plastic Surgeon

Artefill and permalip

I would not use either permanent product in the lip or for that matter in any area. These products can develop problems that may not be correctable.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Lip augmentation

Permanent fillers require extreme expertise or you will have permanent problems. Silicone is NOT FDA approved as a filler. proceed carefully, consult a BOARD CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON (AMERICAN BOARD OF PLASTIC SURGERY)

Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Silikon-1000 may be used by experienced physicians for permanent, natural lip augmentation.

Silikon-1000 is a permanent filler, so your results, good or bad, are permanent. My experience with Silikon-1000 for lip augmentation has been excellent. Several treatments (1-3) are typically necessary to obtain a desired result, and in my practice, problems are infrequent. You must find a reputable dermatologist or facial plastic surgeon experienced with the serial puncture, micro-droplet technique. You should also have a discussion with your doctor about the FDA's position with... more

Eric M. Joseph, MD
West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

Permanent fillers can be very risky in the lips

Permanent fillers can cause permanent problems. You have mentioned you might not like the look but in my opinion that is the least of potential pitfalls with permanent fillers. Permanent foreign bodies can cause granulomas, chronic infection, scarring, distortion and be a permanent misery. The hyaluronic acid fillers like Juvederm or Restylane are the only fillers I use in the lips. They last for months and repeated treatments are much preferable to permanent disfiguring side effects more

Elizabeth Lee, MD
Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

Permanent Lip Fillers

I would definitely stay away from these products in the lip. There are potentially permanent complications associated with "permanent" lip augmentation products. There are issues with nodules, scarring, inflammatory reactions, mobility, perceptibility, etx. You are better off with fillers such as Restylane or Juvederm. If you desire something potentially longer lasting, I would suggest fat injections by a board certified plastic surgeon who has experience with fat injections... more