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?

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A: Natural Looking Lips

Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Almost all of the practitioners have universally suggested hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm and we agree. With that said, we believe that one of the most important components of not overdoing the lips is to inject at the border between the lip and surrounding skin rather than putting all... more

A: Hyaluronic Acid fillers give lips a natural look and feel

Scott W. Mosser, MD

Lip fillers that work best to pass "the kiss test", or essentially ones that have a natural look and feel, are hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane. While there may initially be a few days of swelling, the result of Juvederm and Restylane to the lips is very natural looking and... more

A: Hyaluronic Acids currently best in the U.S. for natural looking, kissable lips

Chad L. Prather, MD

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... more

A: Kissable Lips that are undetectably enhanced

Randolph Capone, MD

For soft, kissable lips that are undetectably enhanced, stick with hyaluronic acid gels (e.g. Restylane) or fat injections in the hands of an experienced injector. Gortex can look good, but often feels too firm. Radiesse can cause long term lumps and therefore should always be avoided in the lips.... more

A: Fat, fillers, etc. for lip augmentation

Hisham Seify, MD, PhD

Fat grafting makes the lip very soft and is the most natural substance. The technique of harvesting, handling and injecting the fat is extremely important to prevent having any bumps. Hyaluronic acid fillers are also very reliable and will give you a natural result. I had few patients who did not want any of... more

A: Lip augmentation that passes the Kiss test?

Ricardo Rodriguez, MD

 Although Restylane and Juvederm are time tested and reliable, they are temporary. My wife likes it, and she gets it periodically, but if she had to pay for it it would get expensive. A more permanent solution is fat grafting. It can be done under local anesthesia, and that is permanent when harvested,... more

A: Restylane or Juvederm kiss test

Janet M.  Neigel, MD

Both Restylane and Juvederm pass the kiss test.  I have a mild preference for Juvederm in the lips since it is smoother.  I always tell patients I want to give them their lips back from 5-10 years ago since as the years go by we lose the volume in our lips contributing to lipstick lines.

A: Hyaluronic acid fillers pass the kiss test

Houtan Chaboki, MD

San Diego Beauty, Natural looking and feeling lip augmentation is available in the US today. Both Juvederm and Restylane are clear gels that are given in the office with local anesthesia and last several months. These injectable fillers are made with hyaluronic acid, a natural material found in the dermis... more

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