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Best Permanent Lip Augmentation

asked 2 years ago by sli in connecticut
Latest answer by William T. Stoeckel, MD
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Tags: lips, costs, fat, permanent

Is Lip augmentation via Fat grafting permanent? I'm thinking of having Lip augmentation done with Fat grafting. How much does it run? Is it permanent?

16 answers to Best Permanent Lip Augmentation

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Fat grafting may last 6 months or longer but has problems

Fat grafting to the lips is not done much anymore by most physicians doing lip augmentations because the fat makes your lips look Donald Duck looking for 2 weeks and can resolve in 6 months and become uneven and bumpy for the $1500-2500 cost. Lip implants have come a long way now and do great for permanent augmentation at 1500-2000 per lip and temporary fillers such as Restylane or Juvederm do nice for 3-9 months at 550 per syringe and usually require 1-2 syringes.
David Hansen, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

www.DrDavidHansen.com

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Lip augmentation

You can use Restylane for lip augmentation , however the results are not permanent. Fat transfer to the lips, done correctly is permanent and when done right is Not Lumpy. Silicone injection is NOT legal and not condoned as a filler, It can cause SILICONE GRANULOMAS. The silicone was used extensively in the past, we should learn from the past experisnces with the terrible granulomas we saw later. FAT IS SUPERIOR IN THE PROPER HANDS OF A BOARD CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON.
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Permanent lip augmentation methods

We have a large series of lip augmentation patients who have had fascial-fat grafts from their own bodies (autologous nontraumatized fascial fat grafts). This method has proven very reliable at achieving soft, full results. We have found it to be much more reliable than fat injections, probably because the grafts do not need to be aspirated and then injected the way fat injections do. The grafts cannot be rejected because they come from the patient's own tissues. I would strongly caution... more
Brent Moelleken, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Permanent solution to lip enhancement

Over the last 15 years the only permanent solution to lip enlargement that is natural looking and safe are dermal-fat graft from the suprapubic area. Fat alone is lumpy and dissappears quickly . Artifical implants are a disaster. Some fillers are nice but temporary. You can view this at aventuraplasticsurgery.com
Richard Galitz, MD

Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Permanent Lip Augmentation

Hi there- I would wholeheartedly agree with Dr. Moelleken- permanent lip augmentation by injection of silicone is too prone to long term complications and irreversible deformity for me to recommend it to my patients- no matter what the technique is. It may give you a pleasing initial outcome, but with time the silicone will absolutely coalesce and run (with gravity), causing deformity which can be impossible to improve once it has occurred. Using your own tissues, and especially with... more
Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon
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Permanent Lip Augmentation

Many of the posts have discussed the negative effects of silicone lip implants and I believe that most of them are referring to injectable silicone. This is not to be confused with the Permalip silicone implant. I have been using the Surgisil lip implant for about 4 years now and have seen great results. The Surgisil implant is soft and compressible, does not break down or become incorporated into the normal tissue, and I have not seen it negatively effect the normal lip tissue. It is not a... more
William T. Stoeckel, MD

Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon
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Liquid Injectable Silicone For Lip Augmentation

Liquid injectable silicone (Silikon-1000) is an excellent filler for permanent lip augmentation as it is safe, effective and results in very natural-appearing lips. As it is permanent, it should be injected only by board-certified dermatologists and facial plastic surgeons experienced in using Silikon-1000. Click on the link below for before and after photos of lips augmented with silicone.
Channing R. Barnett, MD

New York Dermatologist

www.barnettdermatology.com

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Permanent may mean a permanent bad result

There are way too many bad things that can happen with 'permanent' lip augmentation procedures that I would strongly advise you to avoid them. Remember that 'permanent' means 'permanent.' If you don't like it, you're stuck with it. In my opinion, the hyaluronic acid injectables like Juvederm and Restylane are the best products for lip augmentation and they can last up to a year. If you don't like your result, it will eventually go away or... more
James McMahan, MD

Columbus Plastic Surgeon
+1

Permanent Lip Augmentation Not Recommended

There is no great permanent treatment for lip augmentation. Silicone has lead to disastrous results in the past and Gortex has a firm, unnatural feeling and changes the shape of the lip. Fat augmentation can be lumpy and is not a precise treatment. It also may not take because of the constant movement of the mouth and lips. Restylane and other hyaluronic acid fillers offer smooth, precise and predictable treatment. This is the best way to go as they offer a natural look and feel. more
Timothy Jochen, MD

Palm Springs Dermatologic Surgeon
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No permanent option is a good option for lip.

Don't get permanent filler or implant on your lips. you will regret sooner or later.
Adil Ceydeli, MD

Panama City Plastic Surgeon
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Is Lip augmentation via Fat grafting permanent?

Fat injections are used when the patient wants to use their own tissues. We get fat from the hip area (using liposuction), process it, and then inject it into the lip, which gives a very soft look. Some think the fat doesn't 'last' but this is not entirely accurate. When done properly, some of the fat is reabsorbed, but a significant percentage is retained permanently. Because of this, we tend to 'over inject' knowing that in three to four weeks the final result will be... more
Ricardo Rodriguez, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Fat Grafting for Lip Augmentation

Fat Grafting is an excellent technique to achieve permanent lip augmentation.  Fat Grafting, when done by a skilled surgeon who regularly performs the procedure, can provide the most natural looking and feeling lips compared to other means.  If injected properly, the lips will achieve a smooth contour WITHOUT lumps or bumps.  The addition of Platelet Rich Plasma to the fat injected will help to improve the fat volume retention over time.  Good Luck, Dr. Corrado more
Anthony Corrado, DO

Philadelphia Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Adult stemcell enhanced fat for permanent resuls

The autogenous adult stem cell mixed fat graft will be the best choice for permanent lip enhancement. The technology is now available and the results are astounding. As the cost  go down and technology becomes  more affordable all the other fillers shall become obselete
Zain Kadri, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Lip Augmentation

Fat injections can become permanent but usually require 2-3 injections to achieve the long term results that patient desire. Lip augmentation with fillers is popular and is temporary but involves minimal risks and can be done in the office. Hope that helps.
Farbod Esmailian, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Fat for the lips

Hi, I agree with the previous doctors. Excellent results can be achieved with temporary fillers such as Juvederm or Restylane. Longer term results can be achieved with straight fat grafting but the result is less nuabced and is usually NOT permanent. Newer implants are fairly good but often leave the lip feeling stiff and have the concern for infection and extrusion Using your own tissues, and especially with fascial fat grafting, the pleasing initial result can be trusted to be... more
Benjamin C. Marcus, MD

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

Silikon-1000 is a permanent filler, so your results, good or bad, are permanent. You must find a board-certified 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 respect to using Silikon-1000 in an off-label fashion to enhance your lips. Lastly, you should see many before and after photos demonstrating beautiful results before you pick your doctor and... more
Eric M. Joseph, MD

West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

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