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?

3 answers to “Radiesse vs. Restylane, which is...”

A: Avoid Radiesse on lips

Randolph Capone, MD

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... more

A: Juvederm vs LiveFill for lip augmentation

Brent Moelleken, MD

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... more

A: Radiesse is a no-no in the lips.

Jonathan Hoenig, MD

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... more

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