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.
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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...
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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...
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