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Lip Augmentation That Passes the Kiss Test?
While long-lasting would be nice-- as would be low cost-- the most important factor for me is natural looking and feeling lips. My friend calls this the Kiss Test. Passing the kiss test means that your kissing partner doesn't notice an unnatural lip texture. Which lip enhancement treatments are most natural feeling and pass the kiss test?
Asked 61 months ago by
San Diego Beauty in 91932
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Lip augmentations that pass the Kiss Test
Restylane and juvederm both pass the kiss test as does the verafill permanent lip implants that are saline filled. Fillers run $550 per syringe and last about 3-4 months while the permanent lip implants run $1500-2000 and are forever and easily removed if you very want that.
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
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To kiss or not to kiss after Lip Augmentation
Several criteria are necessary to allow for a natural looking and feeling lip enhancement. Here is a list:
Avoiding too much volume so the lips are not "tiight, firm, and unnatural."
Placing a soft filler that is temporary such as hyaluronic acid gels, like Juvederm Ultra, Juvederm Ultra Plus, or Restylane.
Placing the filler in the correct locations with the proper technique. Lumpiness should not occur.
Your surgeon should undertand proper lip proportions and aesthetics.
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Best Lip Augmentation Material
The best option that "passes the kiss test" is Hyaluronic acid fillers. They feel natural and are soft. They give you the best result, are absorbable, revisable and reversible if needed. The two main group are Restylane and Juvederm.
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Hyaluronic Acids currently best in the U.S. for natural looking, kissable lips
Natural looking lips are what everone's goal should be during lip augmentation. Unfortunately, the lips are one of the most over-treated areas, and lip augmentation is certainly a procedure that separates the expert injectors from the cosmetic novices and non-specialists.
While it's important to choose an expert, the product really matters here too!
Kissable Scale: 0 (cold fish) to 10 (silver-screen worthy)
10 out of 10 Hyaluronic Acids - the softest and most natural feeling fillers...
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Baton Rouge Dermatologist
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Best lip filler to pass the KISS test
I just love your question, and I guess many others did to as it has become one of the most viewed ones on Realself! To me, two of the most important factors to consider with lip fillers (after safety), are natural feel and natural look. Of the synthetic fillers, my favorite is Juvederm. Restylane, a hyaluronic acid filler like Juvederm, works well too, but does not yield quite the fullness that I see with Juvederm. Interestingly, many of my patients seem to have...
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Providence Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Passing the Kiss Test
Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane are ideal for enhancing lips. They not only look natural, but feel natural as well. I speak from personal experience as many years ago I injected my wife's lips with Restylane and have enjoyed kisiing them ever since! You can follow the video link below to see me injecting her lips on TV.
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Lip Augmentation, Fuller Lips, Beverly Hills Lip Augmentation, Beverly Hills Lip Enhancement
I publised a scientific paper reviewing all the methods of Lip Augmentation and Enhancement and Alloderm was the most natural solution. Alloderm unlike other Lip IMplants that are silicone or saline filled gortex sheaths, is very soft and supple. Alloderm would, IMO, give the most natural look and feel.
While fillers like Restylane and Juvederm can be used for Lip Augmentation, they are contraindicated for injection directly into the body of the lipd because...
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Undoubtedly silicone is the softest material for lip enhancement regarding the Kiss test
Yes, I completely understand that you want your lips to be soft. Other areas if they are injected with something firmer, no one notices. However, your lips are highly mobile and when you eat something or kiss someone you want it to be undetectable. I have found that silicone micro injections are the most economical (because they are permanent), most natural appearing (if done by the right injector) and softest feeling. However, if you are under 35 years of age, I...
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Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Juvederm smile
Our patients love the treatment with Juvederm smile. It contains lidocaine to give you a comfortable treatment experience. The hyaluron filler is smooth and feels natural.
Mainz Dermatologic Surgeon
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Kissable Lips
Lips which are kissable meet certain characteristics about the lip which are soft, sensual, shapely, and natural feeling. Lip augmentation is truly an art form. Go to a provider who has experience in lip augmentation. Hyaluronic acid derivatives, in particular Juvederm, is the best bet for kissable lips.
Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Lip augmentation that passes the kiss test.
My preferred filler for lips is Prevelle which is a Hyaluronic Acid filler, similar to Restylane and Juvederm. I think it is softer than the other HA fillers. It causes very little bruising or swelling. It last only about 3 months but is less expensive than the longer lasting HAs. It doesn't hurt very much to inject and I have many patients who are happy to have several injections a year to maintain full but very soft and natural looking and feeling lips...
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Pass the Kiss Test with Juvederm Ultra or Restylane
I believe that a modest amount of either Juvederm Ultra or Restylane would deffinately Pass the Kiss Test! They are both extremely soft hyaluronic acid gels that work wonders and wont hurt the bank. If you are new to Lip Augmenting stick with these two. Permanent fillers and Fat Transfer is highly unecessary and not recommended.
Good Luck.
Manhattan Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Products that pass the kiss test
I would say that Juvederm ultra even more so than Restylane is a softer, more natural filler in the lips. They are both hyaluronic acids and work by pulling water into the tissue where they are placed. Also, injecting them in such a way that simply augments and recreates the natural contours of the lip rather than trying to drastically alter the shape will help to maintain a natural looking lip.
Sometimes all that is needed are injection into the body of the lip to give the lip a more...
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New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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Juvéderm passes "kiss test"
Based on feedback from my patients, we have had good success with Juvéderm Ultra Plus for lip enhancements that pass the "kiss test." Juvéderm is a clear injectable gel made with hyaluronic acid, which is naturally found in the skin. These injections last several months and are given in-office with local anesthetic.
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Lip Fillers that pass the KISS TEST
The ONLY convenient, reliable, relatively risk free lip fillers that always pass the Kiss Test are the Hyaluronic Acid fillers (Restylane and Juvederm). The results are natural and normal feeling. While fat is often attempted, if any of it fails to take, it may be associated with lumps. I would stay clear of all other fillers unless you are willing to have permanent lumps in your lips.
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Lip augmentation and the Kiss Test
To pass the kiss test after lip augmentation, one needs to ensure that there is minimal nodularity. For first timers, less is better and one should ask the aesthetic physician injector to inject Restylane or Juvederm just along the upper and lower vermilion borders. The swelling would be modest, the cosmetic outcome would be very natural, and you would have more real estate to apply lipstick as the vermilion borders get accentuated.
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Lip augmentations that pass the Kiss test
There are several alternatives for Lip Augmentation that pass the Kiss Test.
1. The most common one is Restylane and Juvederm. They are a temporary solution to a long term problem. They give a natural look and feel.
2. Lip Augmentation with SMAS Graft. Not many physicians do this but I have found that it lasts, gives a natural feel, and does not cost too much to do since is your own tissue. I learned to do this procedure during my fellowship and we proved it to last for more than 10 years.
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Charlotte Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Kiss test passes with certain fillers
Hyaluronic gels (Restylane and Juvaderm) are the the most accessable fillers and will pass the Kiss test. Fascian, micronized cadaveric fascia, was another great product in terms of a natural feel but is no longer available. Fat grafting has a natural feel but is technique sensative and can lead to asymmetry. An alloderm implant has a natural feel with decent long term results but causes more short term down time due to swelling. Avoid Radiasse as it can get lumpy. Gortex is too firm...
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Annapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Juvederm and Restylane pass with flying colors
You can’t go wrong with Restylane or Juvederm. Both of these Hyaluronic acid fillers are very soft and natural products. You will definitely pass the kiss test with either of these fillers.
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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Passing the Kiss Test with lip augmentation
I would agree with most of the other posts that Juvederm and Restylane pass the Kiss Test. I would also agree with some of the posts that fat injection does too. But the question made me think of another Kiss Test that some surgeons and dermatologists should heed... It is the KISS Test: Keep It Simple Stupid. Where does this apply? To "permanent" fillers or implants. The good thing about permanent fillers and implants is that they're permanent... the bad thing about them is...
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Lip augmentation and Kiss test
Hello San Diego Beauty,
I love fat grafting the best for size and feel.
Every woman has some extra fat to spare and it gives you the longest lasting result and with your own tissue. The one caution is that after the initial swelling is gone you may need to "touch it up" with more fat, usually within the first six months.
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Best kissing with Hyaluronic Gel, but there is another unique technique
If you're going for softness and non detectability, certainly the hyaluronic gels are the simplest and most affordable for lip augmentation. Top of that list is Juvederm and Restylane
Your own fat may be better, but that means you have to extract it from some place else first and that adds to cost. The HA gels are very predictable and a good reason why they are the most popular.
For many patients (not for those with tiny lips, and not for all, but a good percentage of patients) there is a...
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For lip augmentation dermis or fat grafting is natural and permanent
There a number of injectables that can be used for lip enhancement. Restylane is a good example (Radiesse is a bad example). However, they are not permanent and painful.
During a facelift, there is a remnant of a fatty layer called SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system). This is cut into strips and placed as a graft in the lift through two small puncture wounds on the inside of the mouth. The result is natural and permanent. I have never been asked to remove the material (and I...
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Lip Injections with hyaluronic acid
Hello,
Injections with any of the hyaluronic acid based fillers can give you the results for which you are looking. They don't last more than a few months. Target a small to moderate enlargement.
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Natural result most important for lip augmentation.
Hi.
1) You are absolutely right. The only thing that matters in lip augmentation is a result that looks and feels natural. This mainly depends on good technique, more importantly than on which product is used.
2) We use Restylane or Juvederm, depending on the anatomy.
