Best Filler for Lip Augmentation

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.

For lip augmentation, one of the best and most popular fillers is Hyaluronic Acid (HA) based fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane. These fillers are favored because they can provide a soft, natural feel and appearance, and their effects are reversible if desired. They also offer a controlled approach to lip volume and can be gradually injected over several sessions to achieve the desired result. Additionally, they have a good safety profile and can last from six months to over a year before gradually being absorbed by the body.

Dear RealSelf Admin,
I perform a lot of lip injections with fillers such as juvederm and it works great. Many times I need to put more in one side than the other to attempt to even out the vermillion border (The red line of the lip). This helps provide more symmetry at times.For patients looking for a more long lasting result, I recommend fat grafting. That is, using your own bodies fat to make your lips naturally look more shapely. The bonus is that the results last many many years.
In general, I avoid using permanent prosthesis because I find that the lips are such dynamic and sensitive structures, the end result is not natural.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thank you for your question. There are a variety of hyaluronic acid fillers that work very well for lip augmentation. I use a few different fillers from both the Restylane and Juvederm lines, depending on the specific needs and goals of each patient. I would recommend choosing your injector based on experience and board-certification, rather than the specific filler they use. This approach will ensure you enjoy the best possible results from your procedure.

Hi and thank you very much for your question. There are many hyaluronic acid fillers with varying properties which may be used in the lips depending on individual patient anatomy as well as patient goals. Lip filler is a customized treatment as some fillers provide more volume/ projection, while some are great for subtle hydration and definition. I recommend an in-person consultation with an experienced injector. I hope this helped! Best wishes.

 There is no particular filler that has been known to be best for lip augmentation. It all depends on the particular goal from the procedure and also baseline characteristic of the lips. Some fillers will bring more volume while some will bring more texture and a softer feel. Proper lip analysis and assessments and an astute sense of aesthetics and knowledge of anatomy is probably more important in achieving natural results than the type of the filler.

That's a great question and it really depends on a few things.
1.  Have you ever had your lips augmented before?  If you have not, starting with a temporary filler such as a hyaluronic acid product gives your the option of reversibility.  If you have, and are looking for a permanent increase because you are happy with the new size, then I love to use fat or Silikon 1000.  This product allows you to create create the size, shape, and characteristics of the lips that you want  over a few treatment sessions. 
2.  What characteristics are you looking for in your lips?  If you are looking for some gentle and subtle fullness, I like to utilize Juvederm Vollbella. If you are looking for more volume and a less subtle change, Juvederm Vollure or Ultra products work nicely in my hands.
3.  Are you ok with using a filler or would you like the augmentation to be all you?  If you're opposed to injectables, autogenous fat can be used.  
4.  Finally, who is your Injector?  The most important decision in my opinion is choosing an expert who has significant training in surgical anatomy of the head and neck region. This will result in less potential complications and a more natural result. 
Cheers!
Dr. John Nesiba 

In our experience, microdroplet Silikon1000 may be considered for achieving permanent, soft, and natural looking lip augmentation. The technique and expertise of your surgeon is important when dealing with a permanent filler that is irremovable. One of the benefits of microdroplet Silikon1000 lip augmentation is that results are subtle and natural. Another benefit is that there is zero risk of necrosis, infection, biofilm, or blindness after a lip aug treatment with Silikon1000, unlike with temporary gel fillers such as HA. Our patient satisfaction in properly chosen candidates has been very high. Hope this helps! Dr Joseph

Hyaluronic Acid fillers are excellent for use in the lip area to augment, while providing a natural look and a soft feel. I typically prefer juvederm ultra if I'm trying to build up volume in the lip area. Juvederm volbella is also a good choice, but I find this to give more of an understated look, with great structure to the lip. Thanks for your question.

Volbella, Restylane, and Juvederm are good fillers to use to create a symmetrical lip. NovaThreads can also be used to improve lift and shape. Implants or fat are alternatives. Technique will be important here, so you'll want to see someone meticulous. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer

A wide palette of fillers are now available for use which gives the injector several options of product when treating patients.  No one particular filler is best for the lips however a few principles when choosing a product should always be considered:
Safety.  Use of a hyaluronic acid filler is imperative.  HA fillers have adequate longevity and offer the safety profile of being dissolvable if necessary. 
Natural, proportional outcome.  Lip size and shape vary dramatically by gender, age, nationality, etc.  Selecting a filler that will offer a positive aesthetic outcome while also looking natural and proportional is key.
Experienced provider.  Knowledge of anatomy, product and injection technique is imperative for optimal outcome.  Always seek out a board certified plastic surgeon.
Best of luck!