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Radiesse Vs. Restylane, Which is Best Filler for Lips?
i want to get plumper lips (upper and lower). Is one filler better than another for lip augmentation? What about LiveFill?
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Radiesse is a no-no in the lips.
The short answer is that Restylane is much better for lip enhancement.
Radiesse (also known as Radiance) is a synthetic filler made from calcium hydroxyapatite, similar to bone. It is injected for soft tissue augmentation and fine lines and wrinkles. Using Radiesse in the lips is asking for trouble as it comes with a high risk for lumps and bumps (granulomas).
If someone wants to inject Radiesse into your lips, I suggest you smile politely, say no thank you, and then run (don't walk) the...
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Juvederm vs LiveFill for lip augmentation
Radiesse is not FDA approved for injection in the lips. It is a hydroxyapatite, a bone-like material, based. The FDA approval it did receive was with conditions, and for the nasolabial folds. Dissenting members of the FDA commission noted that after its approval, doctors would most likely start using it for unapproved "off-label" uses, such as the lips, which by your question has obviously already occurred. Extreme pain on injection, lumpiness and granuloma formation (permanent...
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Restylane and Juvederm As the Best Filler For Lips in Augmentation Procedures
The best fillers for lips would include Juvederm and Restylane. Both are made of lab derived hyaluronic acid, which is a compound already found in our bodies. Not only does hyaluronic acid create volume, but it also has a high capacity for water molecules which hydrates the skin for a more supple and natural look. The main difference between Juvederm and Restylane is in their consistency, with Restylane being the thicker of the two. Radiesse should not be used in the lips. It is a calcium...
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Do Not Use Radiesse in Lips
Radiesse is composed of calcium hydroxyapatite, a white pasty material. It is NOT recommended for lip augmentation as it is prone to nodules when injected into lips which are mostly muscle. Hyaluronic Acid fillers (HA) such as Restylane and Jeuvederm are great for lip augmentation but have to be repeated every 1-2 years as are absorbable. Fat transfer is a good alternative and long lasting
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Restylane or Juvederm filler for lips
Restylane or Juvederm should be used for lip augmentation. Radiesse should not be used in the lips since it can cause bumps.
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Lip Augmentation Fillers
Restylane has received FDA approval for lip augmentation. Juvederm is another good option. Radiesse is not appropriate for the lips as it can easily create a lumpy look.
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Radiesse is not a choice for lip augmentation
The lip can be augmented with biologic tissue fillers (Restylane, collagen, alloderm), or soft synthetic implants (Advanta, SoftForm, Gor-tex).
Biologic tissue fillers such as Restylane and Alloderm are absorbable. Restylane is distributed by Medicis Aesthetics (now known as Medicis-Inamed) and is made from a component of naturally occurring joint fluid. Alloderm is a skin derivative. Restylane lasts several months to a year, and alloderm lasts one to two years. We do not favor collagen...
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Lip Fillers
Radiesse is generally not recommended for lip enhancement as it is white in color and cannot be removed. Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane, Perlane and Juvederm are better filler choices for the lips.
Best of luck to you!
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Lips
Radiesse is generally not recommended for lip enhancement as it can migrate with lip movements and cause lumps. Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm are better filler choices for the lips.
Miami Beach Dermatologist
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Radiesse is probably not a good choice for lip augmentation.
I have over 10 years injection experience and spent a couple years learning that Radiesse is a fantastic material- just not for lip augmentation. Stick to Juvederm or Restylane for lip injections. Radiesse can and will form nodules in the lips regardless of injection techniques. Removing this is quite difficult. Be certain your doctor has years of experience performing these injections. Do your homework! Stay Healthy!
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Restylane is better than Radiesse in the lips
I would recommend Restylane or Juvederm for lip enlargement. Either one is less likely to leave you with nodules of the lips than Radiesse. Many fillers that work elsewhere in the face are simply too granular for the delicate contours of the lips.
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Restylane for Lips
Radiesse should never be used in the lips. However Restylane, a form of hyaluronic acid gel, is an excellent filler for the lips (as is Juvederm). Hyaluronic acid gels are hydrophilic, drawing water into the injected site which helps maintain a smooth consistency.
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Radiesse Should NOT be Put in Lips
Radiesse (formerly Radiance) is made of a calcium compound (calcium hydroxyapatite) obtained from sea coral. While it does well in many OTHER tissue augmentation applications it should NEVER be placed in the lips where it can cause palpable lumps. Restylane and Juvederm are MUCH better tools for lip augmentation. As to LiveFill, it is a trademarked operation which apparently involves the removal of fat/fascia grafts from your pubic region and threading them in the lip and face. Unless you...
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Stay away from Radiesse in the Lips
Radiesse is an injectable product that is the most dene of all the injectables FDA approved on the market today. This is a great product that gives a deep feel to the lines and folds of the face in addition to increased volumes.
Unfortunately, Radiesse it too denese for the lips and can form big lumps that take a very long time to go away. I would recommend that you stick to a product such as Restylane, Perlane or Juvederm for your lip. They will give you more natural results, if...
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Lip augmentation facial fillers
As other have noted, avoid Radiesse in the lips. Hyaluronic acid filler (ex. Restylane), collagen, or fat injections are better considerations for lip enhancement, upper and lower lip.
Radiesse is great for nasolabial folds and midface / cheek augmentation. Speak with a specialist to determine the appropriate lip augmentation options for you.
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Radiesse not for lips
As you can see, the consensus of the experts is not to use Radiesse in the lips. And I agree. Even the representatives for Radiesse frown on its use in the lips.
Regards from Miami
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Radiesse not the filler you want for lip augmentation
Radiesse is made of fine calcium granules and is a fine filler for nasolabial folds and cheek augmentation. However, there have been several documented cases of nodularity from Radiesse injection in the lips and should be avoided in this area.
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Radiesse in the Lips is a Definite No-No
Radiesse is a thick, paste-like injectable "implant" material definitely NOT SUITED for the lips. It's great for cheek and chin augmentation, deep facial folds and non surgical nose jobs, but stick to the hyaluronic gels for your lips.
Restylane tends to cause more swelling in the lip body and for that reason many patients prefer Juvederm which provides a much lower "swelling profile".
Because the lip is so mobile, fillers that are dense can clump and lump in the lip, so...
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Do not use Radiesse for lip augmentation.
Restylane is an excellent product for lip augmentation. It is not permanent which is good and bad. Good if you don't like the look. Bad if you do.
Radiesse has been associated with lumps in the lip on occasion and most plastic surgeons feel it is better used in areas that are deeper (nasolabial folds).
When I do a facelift, I have some fatty tissue in hand (SMAS) that is the by-product of the operation. It is placed as a graft and gives an excellent and permanent result.
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Stick with a gel when injecting the lips
This is a great question as many patients inquire the difference between fillers and where they can be used. Radiesse is a good filler for deeper tissue, like cheek folds and soft tissue augmentation, though it is a calcium based product and can lead to stiffness and bumps (granulomas) in the lips. Hyaluronic acid based gels, like Restylane or better yet Juvederm Ultraplus provide a softer product to fill the lips. The gels have less longevity than Radiesse, but are reversible. Be careful...
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Restylane is better than Radiesse for the lips
Restylane is more easily injected than Radiesse, but this is not the main reason to use it. Lips are a very delicate area and it's very hard to hide injection mistakes when they occur in the lips. The fact that Restylane can be reversed (with Hyaluronidase) will decrease the risk of lip injections for you dramatically. It will also cut down on the risk of severe and prolonged swelling and granulomas (hard bumps that may develop after injection).
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Radiesse for lips
Although Radiesse is an excellent, longer lasting filler often used for the nasolabial folds and cheek bones, it would not be the safest filler to inject in the lips. Although longevity of results is important, safety is always the most important and so going with a hyaluronic acid filler such as Restylane or Juvederm performed by an experienced specialist injector is best.
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Avoid Radiesse on lips
Avoid Radiesse in the lips. Period. It has caused too many problems when injected in this location. It is great for cheek bone augmentation and nasolabial folds, but should NOT be used in the lips.
If you want fuller lips that look & feel natural, then go with a hyaluronic acid gel (eg Restylane) or fat injections. Restylane can give you a 6 month benefit, and fat can last 2-3 years. LiveFill is not an injectable, but rather utilizes a fat fascia graft that requires surgical procedure to...
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