Do Restylane lip injections always give good results?

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A: Restylane results for lips

Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Restylane for the lips is an injection procedure that does require some skill. The proper look depends on whether or not the patient wants to plump the lips or just have the appearance of fuller lips. This determines where on the lip the injections are placed.  We have seen more than a few patients... more

A: The answer is "No" for the question does Restylane always give good results - but "usually"

Tammy Wu, MD

Lip injections require a good amount of skill and experience from your plastic surgeon or injector.  I have found that there are patients with lips that will respond well to fillers, and other patients who end up looking mediocre after lip augmentation. (The answer is "usually", not... more

A: Less is better for lip augmentation using hyaluronic acid filler such as Restylane or Juvederm

William Ting, MD

Cosmetic outcome of lip augmentation obviously depends on the skill and the artistry of the board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon. However, the key is 'less is better'. Most people appreciate more subtle lip augmentation that looks natural, allows better coverage with lipsticks rather than 'oh my... more

A: Results depend on who does your Restylane

Robert F. Gray, MD

Lip treatments require a great deal of experience and good judgment. As a facial plastic surgeon who does lip surgeries it is very important to know all the anatomy and esthetics of the lip. One of the worst things you can get is a big duck lip. This is one sure way for people to know you have had... more

A: Restylane injection results is injector dependent

Hisham Seify, MD, PhD

This injection is 100% operator dependent. Make sure you go to a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist that does a lot of this injection and your chance of having a good result is very high.

A: Success of Restylane lip augmentation depends on several factors

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Restylane and Juvederm are hyaluronic acid facial fillers with a high safety profile.  They both work consistently in correcting facial volume after injection. Just as in any procedure, the determinants of success include your anatomic characteristics, the amount injected, and the technique used.

A: Restylane and Lip Injections

Kris M. Reddy, MD

In the hands of an experienced practitioner, restylane can produce excellent results for restylane.  However, restylane must be injected properly and in appropriate amounts to provide natural looking results.

A: There is nothing that is 100% but properly done lip...

Edmond A. Zingaro, MD

There is nothing that is 100% but properly done lip injections yield excellent results most of the time.  Lip injections are tricky and several different options are used for the actual injections.  The techniques must be mastered by the plastic surgeon and used appropriately in each patient. ... more

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