Radiesse for Lip Wrinkles?

Fillers do help the lines, but all can cause bruising. Unfortunately, there is more bruising with hyaluronic acid fillers, such as Juvederm and Restylane, than the former collagen fillers. A new filler which is thinner than Evolence, a collagen from pigs, may soon be approved by the FDA and this may give you good results with less bruising than the hyaluronic acids. Taking Arnica montana, an herb, which can help minimize bruising, is recommended by some physicians and their patients who... more

Radiesse is a thicker filler and is not to be used in the lips or near the lip line. If it is injected in this area there is a risk that there can be hard lumps or visible white bumps. Radiesse is a very nice filler for providing volume to other areas of the face. Any injection carries with it a risk of bruising. You may have heard that one filler has less bruising than another but in reality that is not true. All fillers have the same risk of bruising. Fair skinned people tend to... more

Radiesse should not be used for superficial or deep wrinkles around the mouth. It is a thick ,long term filler which is best used for melolabial folds (between upper lip and chin) and marionette lines (between the lower lip and chin and cheek) and to fill in sunken cheeks and temples. Other fillers may work better for wrinkles around the mouth. Prevelle silk (Hyaluronic acid), Evolence (Porcine Collagen) may work quite well. But in my experience, by far the most effective method for... more

I would consider a resurfacing procedure (laser or chemical)to address the fine lines around the mouth. There is, however, some down-time associated with such a procedure (approximately 7 days). The procedure would be even more effective if you were to have a few units of Botox injected to the lip 2-4 weeks prior to your resurfacing procedure. Good luck.

Hi Eliish, Fractionated CO2 (either Fraxel re:pair or Deep FX) is a great treatment choice to treat your upper lip vertical lines. Stay away from Radiesse in the lips as it has been reported to cause lumps and bumps in the lips that are difficult to treat. Good luck and be well. Dr. P

Juvederm is, in my opinion, the best filler option for lines around the mouth and to plump the lips. Radiesse causes lumps. Be sure you are off all aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, and vitamin E for 2 weeks prior to injection. I have found Bruise Relief (at most CVS) to reduce the frequency, severity and duration of bruising after filler. (Disclosure: after finding how well it worked in my practice, I did a study and am now a compensated consultant) The other way to go is fractional CO2. I... more

For the optimal results for upper lip lines with a prolonged results, CO2 laser is what I recommend. The Fraxel re:pair is excellent for this. You can see an example in my pictures. Just doing this area is very easy. No pain med, no sedation, topical and blocks will make you extremely comfortable. About 5 days of healing time are needed. Sometimes a second treatment will be needed. Another option is fillers and Botox. I do inject Radiesse horizontally very lightly along the... more

Radiesse is a good filler for nasolabial folds, i would not inject it in the lips for fear of lumps. You will also have a lot more bruising with the radiesse. I would recommend a combination of resurfacing with laser or peel inaddition to a hyaluronic acid filler.For the bruising, we give arnica BEFORE the injection day. Best of luck!