Lip Implant Options

Two options- Surgisil Perma implants- made of a very soft solid silicone, they are soft, pliable, natural looking and pass the "kiss" test.  They just don't ever give you a duck-like look as long as the size is chosen carefully.  They are permanent and well tolerated.  If someone ever becomes unhappy with the results they are easy to remove.  The procedure can be done in the office with just local anesthesia. SMAS implant- this can be done... more

Lip implants are composed of numerous materials. The latest trend tends to incorporate PTFE or commonly referred to as Gortex. A relatively new device composed of multiple technologies is called the FulFil lip implant by Juva Medical and is a saline filled silicone "balloon" (shaped like a mini cigar) that is covered by sleeve of Gortex like material. Other implants for the lips include various shapes and constructs of gortex like material that are single stranded, hollow tubes... more

There are many different ways to augment the lips. Some use fillers like restylane or juvederm. Some use autologous fat.  Some use AlloDerm. Some use fascia.  Some have used gortex ( not usually anymore)  Each has its own unique problems.

MissMaizey, There are many different kinds of lip implants ranging from silicone to saline (with silicone or gortex shell) to alloderm-type products (dermis). Please be cautious before having a lip implant placed. If you have never had temporary dermal fillers before, I would recommend that first to make sure you like the look before committing yourself to the implant. Good luck.