Best Filler for Lip Augmentation

Is there a specific filler that does best when used on the lips?

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The best fillers for lip augmentation are going to be...

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.
Jordana Gilman, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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The best temporary filler to have injected into your...

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.
Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Lip volume enhancers are either off the shelf or your own fat cells

Of the fillers which are in common use for volumizing structures on the face, the hyaluronic acid family, Juvederm Ultra & Ultraplus or Restylane/Perlane are excellent. I usually ask the patients to not expect persistence of the effect for at least a year. Their patience is rewarded by a low incidence of bumps and over correction to the "trout pout", which everyone dislikes. After dosing, every 3-4 months for a year, there seems to be a retention of the volume. The chief... more
Lavinia Chong, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Best temporary fillers for lip augmentation

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 PlusRestylanePerlane 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... more
Ashkan Ghavami, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Best fillers for lips?

There are several different fillers for lips including Restylane, Juvederm and your own fat. In my experience Juvederm is the softest. Although it is possible to get lumps with Juvederm this is fairly rare. Juvederm should last about six months.
Andrew Kaczynski, MD
Sacramento Plastic Surgeon
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Best filler for Lip Augmentation

The best fillers for your lips are Restylane and Juvederm. These are Hyaluronic acid-based fillers, which give the most natural look in your lips. These results can last up to 9 months.
Bruce Katz, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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Juvederm and Restylane best for lip augmentation.

Hi! In the lips , you need a filler that feels absolutely natural and that moves normally. In New York City, we use both Juvederm and Restylane for lip augmentation because they give the most natural results.
George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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