How can I get fuller lips?

lip plumpers sold at the beuaty counters are not making my lips poutier.  What is recommended? Injections? Implants?

5 answers to “How can I get fuller lips?”

A: Lip Plumpers, Lip Augmentation, and Facial Fillers

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Most plastic surgeons will agree that the safest and most predictable treatment choice for lip augmentation are the hyaluronic acid facial fillers including juvederm and restylane.  These products are safe and have a very low allergic profile.  In many cases, Restylane and Juvederm are used to... more

A: Dermal fillers are good to plump lips

David Shafer, MD

If over-the-counter products are not providing you with adequate results, the next step would be a dermal filler such as Juvederm. I would recommend against having any implants or permanent lip fillers (such as silicone) placed, since these can be very difficult to remove if you do not like the results. Good... more

A: Fillers for lip plumpers

Steven Wallach, MD

Lip plumpers at beauty salons are not very effective. In order for your lips to be fuller, most likely you will need an injectable product like Restylane or Juvederm.

A: Juvederm injections are your best bet

Stella Desyatnikova, MD

We have found that Juvederm injections are the best treatment for getting beautiful full lips. We like Restylane as well, but it can feel slightly lumpy, and Juvederm is fantastic for the lips. It looks natural and it is soft, so nobody else has to know what you have done. The amount of product varies, but... more

A: There are certain agents that you can use that are...

Charles Crutchfield, MD

There are certain agents that you can use that are irritants that will cause the lips to swell temporarily for two or three days, but these are dangerous. You can develop allergic reactions, and it is very difficult to control these. If you really want to have gorgeous, full, luscious lips, the treatment of... more

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