What types of fillers can I have injected into my lips?

The best fillers for lip augmentation are going to be soft fillers that don't create bumps or nodules and that don't move or migrate over time and as you move your lips and mouth.

Hyaluronic acid-based fillers, such as Restylane and Juvederm, are excellent for use in the lips because they are soft and provide a very natural result. Collagen is also used for the lips, but doesn't last as long as the hyaluronic acid fillers.

The best fillers for the lips are those that are soft , pliable, and temporary. Those currently available and that work beautfuly for the lips are: "Juvederm Ultra Plus, Restylane, and Perlane."

These are all different formulations of "hyaluronic acids," which come in a soft gel form. Depending on how much of an enhancement is needed, your Plastic Surgeon will select the appropriate formulation.

It is CRITICAL that your injecting physician undertsands the proper lip aesthetics and balance between the borders, upper vs. lower lip, and the role that surrounding muscles play in the lip (mouth) aging process.

Sometimes, if my patients are in the operating room for something else, then I offer them the choice of having their own fat cells transferred to different areas of the face (such as the lips and cheeks) to restore the youthful volume of the face.

This is a common question. At CoZmedic Surgery Associates we recommend Juvéderm™. Juvéderm™ is a smooth consistency gel made of hyaluronic acid—a naturally occurring substance in your skin that helps to add volume and hydration. Juvéderm™ provides a smooth, natural look and feel in the lips and lasts up to twelve (12) months. Other fillers are not as natural (leaving lumps or bumps) or do not last as long (only a few months longevity).

The best temporary filler to have injected into your lips is hyaluronic acid. Restylane, Perlane, and Juvederm are the current approved hyaluronic acid fillers in the U.S.

The best permanent filler for lips is your own fat - fat transfer.