Is there a safe and permanent lip filler on the market today?

I am looking to get my lips enhanced via a filler but I'm not really sure how safe this is. Can anyone advise if I'm able to get a permanent lip filler and if the procedure is safe?

Is there a safe and permanent lip filler on the market today?
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A: Juvederm is an effective lip filler

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid facial filler that is ideal for lip augmentation. In one clinical study, approximately 75% of patients had clinical improvement with Juvederm at the nine month point. Juvederm has a high safety profile and has a low risk of developing nodularity after injection.

A: Permanent Lip Filler

Steven H. Williams, MD

Anytime you're looking at a permanent filler you should consider using your own tissue.  It tends to be more lasting with fewer complications as time goes on. In my practice, we use autologous fat transfer as described by Dr. Law.  For a more subtle or less dramatic lip augmentation de-epithelialized... more

A: Fat Grafting Provides Safe, Permanent Natural Looking Fullness to the Lips

Michael Law, MD

A number of 'soft tissue fillers' are available for temporarily improving facial areas that have lostvolume or have developed deep lines and creases. Probably the most popular fillers currently are hyaluronic acid products like Restylane or Juvederm , which can be used to plump up thin lips and to fill out... more

A: Safe, Permanent Lip Filler - Maybe ? But Not FDA Approved

Mark Berkowitz, MD

This is a terrific question.  First off it is my preference to start with a lip filler that is not permanent. Why? This gives you the ability to "try out" the new lips and make sure that you are happy with them. It helps to gauge the amount of fill that you would best enjoy.  On the slight... more

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