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What's the Best Lip Enhancement and Plumping?

asked 4 years ago by anon
Latest answer by William T. Stoeckel, MD
Question viewed 33,278 times
Tags: lips, full

What options do I have for lip augmentation?

29 answers to What's the Best Lip Enhancement and Plumping?

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King of Lips Speaks: Best Agent fror Lip Enhancement

The Hyaluronic fillers approved in the USA include Prevelle Silk,Juvederm Ultra plus, Resytlane, Hydrelle,Hylaform and Boltero. All these agent are made from hyaluronic acid(HA) derived from bacteria except Hylaform which is derived from cocks comb.All the agents have a very low protein load except Hydrelle where a number of allergic reactions have been seen due to its excess protein load. Chemically they are differentiated by concentration,degree of cross-linking,hardness (g... more
Arnold W. Klein, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

www.drarnoldklein.com

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Lip Enhancement

A hyaluronic acid filler such as Juvederm or Restylane should produce excellent results in the hands of a trained and expert injector. Restylane has recently received FDA approval for lip enhancement.
Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS

West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.drkrisreddy.com

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Best options for lip augmentation

For patients interested in fuller, more pronounced lips, I would recommend hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers such as Juvederm or Restylane.  I usually perform this in the office under local anesthesia.  The length of time these fillers last is variable, roughly 6-8 months.  These fillers really have minimal side effects and your surgeon can fine tune the result to the look you want.  The result is usually immediate, but as the hyaluronic acid pulls in water, you can detect... more
Peter Ashjian, MD

Bakersfield Plastic Surgeon
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Prevelle Silk: The First Hyaluronic Acid Filler with Anesthetic in the US

I have been fortunate to use Prevelle Silk hyaluronic acid filler with lidocaine on a few of my patients. It is the first FDA approved hyaluronic acid filler available in the United States. The word "silk" aptly describes the product as it flows and fills very smoothly. It is too early for me to judge how long it will last, but if it lasts as long or longer than Restylane and Juvederm, this "new kid on the block" will rapidly become the most popular hyaluronic acid filler... more
Michael A. Persky, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Juvederm or Restylane

Juvederm or Restylane
Mitchel Goldman, MD

San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon
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Lip augmentation options

There are many permanent options for lip augmentation people who undergo these procedures are thrilled with their results. The liplift surgery is permanent as is the Permalip silicone implant. As far as less permanet results, the fillers and fat injections look great but require continuous treatments.
Jason B. Diamond, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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I prefer the hyaluronic acid fillers like Restylane or...

I prefer the hyaluronic acid fillers like Restylane or Juvederm Ultra for lip enhancement. I think they provide a soft, aesthetically pleasing lip augmentation. Although this is an off-label use of these products, it is becoming more and more common. The benefit is that the HA fillers fade away with time, and do not cause as much tissue distortion of the lips as some of the permanent lip implants like Gore-Tex or silicone do.
Jennifer Walden, MD

Austin Plastic Surgeon
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Best lip enhancement - consider a permanent implant

The dermal fillers (Juvederm, Restylane, etc.) seem to be the most widely used products currently for lip enhancement. When placed properly, they can provide a very natural and instant result. I have found that the Juvederm Ultra Plus product lasts a bit longer than Juvederm Ultra and Restylane with no significant difference in softness or natural appearance. But my personal bias is to use a permanent lip implant. I have been using the Surgisil permanent implant for several years now and... more
William T. Stoeckel, MD

Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon
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Best Filler for Lip Enhancement

I have used Restlane, Perlane, Juvederm, Fat, Dermal Autografts, PTF implants and Silicone. For simplicity and minimal risk I believe Juvederm is the product that has worked best for me. When patients are looking for a long lasting result I will discuss Fat Grafting and Dermal Grafting with them - particularly if they want a 'natural' substance injected or placed. Silicone can work very well too, although this is an 'off label' use of silicone. I can say that I have... more
Jon F. Harrell, DO

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Restylane is FDA approved for lip augmentation

Hyluronics such as Restylane, Juvederm and Perlane are used to enhance lips. Typically I recommend Restylane for a patient new to lip plumping which creates a natural soft lip augmentation. In some patients I will use Juvederm or Perlane which has more hylauronic with more crosslinking as this will create more volume, lift and longevity.
Kevin Tehrani, MD, FACS

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.AristocratPS.com

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Juvederm Smile / Restylane Lipp

Thank you for your question. In my experience I think JUVEDERM SMILE or RESTYLANE LIPP are the best options. You can achieve inmediate results with a simple procedure -under local anesthesia- in the office. Both or them are hialuronic acid fillers with minimal side effects. Result lasts 9 month aproximately. There are many other hialuronic acid fillers (Belotero, Emervel, Hylaform, Cristal,..) in Europe, but I think we achieve more natural and smooth final results with Juvederm... more
Enrique Etxeberria, MD

Spain Plastic Surgeon
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Juvederm is probably your best option for natural looking lip plumping

Juvederm is probably your best option for natural looking lip plumping; a good thing about that option is there are minimal side effects. Juvederm Ultra plus should last 9 months or more. The close second would have to be Restylane, this can also give you that natural feeling lips that can last about six months.
Sanusi Umar, MD

Redondo Beach Dermatologic Surgeon
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Lip augmentation options

There are several options available for lip augmentation.  The most popular option involves the injection of a filler such as collagen or a hyaluronic acid product such as Juvederm or Restylane.  Juvederm and Restylane are used more often than collagen currently.  Fat injections may also be performed, but will require a liposuction procedure to harvest the fat.  There are also permanent silicone gel implants that are available for the lips.
Andrew P. Giacobbe, MD

Buffalo Plastic Surgeon
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Lip Augmentation

Thank you for the question. There are several options for lip enhancement which range from implants to fat transfer to injectable fillers. Injectable fillers provide excellent results at reasonable price points. The most popular injectable fillers for the lips are the hyaluronic acids such as Juvederm, Prevelle, and Restylane just to name a few. Use of these products for lip augmentation is considered "off label" by the FDA. However hyaluronic acid produces very predictable... more
Glenn Vallecillos, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Which Options for lip filling?

If talking about surgical procedures, I prefer Permalip for natural looking and feeling implants.  For injection procedures we prefer Restylane because of it's ease of application in the lips. Because of the movement associated with the lips and mouth, we do not find Restylane lasts as long as some of the other practitioners state, with our injections typically lasting more on the order of 3-6 months because of the constant movement around the mouth and lips. more
Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Best Lip Enhancement

Their are a variety of products which are used in the lips.  Lips are not just about adding volume,  but adding softness, suppleness, and shape in a safe manner.  Hyaluronic acid derivatives are the best bet in achieving this goal.  Longer lasting HA derivatives are a better option with less trips to the physician's office. Fillers in other classes such as Radiesse and Sculptra should never be used in the lips.  Other options include Silicone injections,... more
Anil R. Shah, MD

Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Lip augmentation

If you don't want dermal-fat grafts for permanent augmentation and want something easy, albeit temporary, I have found the best filler for this is Juvederm. It lasts 6-9 months, looks natural and has few problems associated with it. You just need 10 minutes in the office and look great the next day.
Richard Galitz, MD

Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Lip augmentation options

At this point in time, I prefer using the filling materials with hyaluronic acid, like Juvederm, for lip plumping. In my experience, this is usually very successful with very few side effects. Additionally, the expense is usually pretty minimal.
Deason Dunagan, MD

Huntsville Plastic Surgeon
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Lip enhancements

The hyaluronic acid based fillers such as juvederm and Restylane are excellent choices for lip fillers. These products are soft and natural feeling. They typically last around 6 months. Other products suchs as Radiesse and Sculptra are not appropriate for the lips because although they are long lasting, there is a risk of nodule formation.
Ritu Saini, MD

New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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Best lip enhancement

The best lip enhancement depends on your lip length. If when you gently open your mouth you don't see 2-3 mm of your upper teeth you are better off with a lip lift. Check out the video below to understand why. If you see upper teeth, then fillers are in order. The hyaluronic acid fillers (Restylane, Juvederm, etc.) are the preferred temporary fillers. Fat injections are not as predictable, and I think its because the lip motion does not allow for good engraftment of fat cells. Permanent... more
Ricardo Rodriguez, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Luscious yet natural looking lips

The goal with lip augmentation is to make sure the lips match the person's face, are symmetric and without any lumps or unevenness. Even though there are several options for lip augmentation, the best ones are Hyluronic Acids, specifically Juvederm since its generally softer and more malleoble than its counterpart Restylane. Juvederm Ultra Plus is also preferred for the lower lip augmentation since its more filling. I would strongly recommend against using Radiesse or Silicone in the... more
Peyman Ghasri, MD

Los Angeles Dermatologist
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Best for lip enhancement and plumping

There are several options for lip augmentation. Most common are Juvederm, Restylane and Perlane. These are hyaluronic acid based fillers, which are excellent options for a natural look. These fillers can last up to 9 months.
Bruce Katz, MD

New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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Lip Augmentation Options

There are many options that have been described for lip augmentation, though I would start with a Hyaluronic Acid based gel such as Juvederm Ultraplus. It is a soft gel that is more form stable than others and if injected in the red mucosa of the lip is will give a plumper look for maybe 8 months. I perform this in the office under local anesthesia and it is an immediate result, though the swelling can last over 2 weeks. Other options would be fat grafting if in the operating room already,... more
Andrew P. Trussler, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Temporary vs Permanent lip filler

First off, I would not recommend any type of silicone product for lip augmentation. Although they are being used, I don't think they look or feel natural, and they have a high complication rate. Although the HA fillers are temporary, they give a very soft and natural result, and you can really decide how you want your lip to look. Because they have a very small particle size, your injector can use a lot of finesse in attaining the type of lips you like. If you want something more... more
Michael A. Bogdan, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Overall, fillers are best for lip augmentation

There are of course several options for lip enhancement. Overall though, fillers are the best option. They are temporary, and fillers such as Juvederm, Restylane and Perlane are excellent options that can provide a natural looking and feeling result. A more permanent solution is fat grafting, but this should only be done by a highly skilled and experienced surgeon. Lip augmentation is a bit of an art form, and facial aesthetics should always be taken into consideration as well. Do your... more
Scott W. Mosser, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Many options for lip enhancement

There are many options for lip enhancement / augmentation, including filling and surgical approaches. Filling up the lips is perhaps the best way to rejuvenate the lips. Careful positioning of the filler substance within the lips will bring more youth to the lips and give it that sexy look. Fillers are a short term option and fat injections offer more long term correction. Surgical procedures can remove small amounts of skin and can also be used to move around the substance of the lips... more
Philip Young, MD

Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Options for Lip Augmentation

Hyaluronic acid fillers like Juvederm, Restylane, or Perlane can provide long-lasting, natural-looking results in the lips. Prevelle Silk is a hyaluronic acid filler I also like. Prevelle Silk doesn't last as long as other hyaluronic acid fillers, but the price is lower and people can leave the office and go out on the town looking great. Prevelle can be a nice choice for 1st time users. For permanent lip augmentation, I use autologous fat grafting.
Michael Law, MD

Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

michaellawmd.com

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Juvederm and Restylane safest for lip augmentation

Lip Augmentation is an art form that must be mastered. The downside of poorly placed lip fillers is an unnatural looking lip augmentation that does not correlate with patterns of anatomic lip contour. There are five elements to succesful lip augmentation. These should be discussed with your plastic surgeon prior to any lip augmentation are as follows: Cupid's bow Philtral columns (Right and Left) Tubercle Lateral Commissure correction Right and Left High Points The two safest products for... more
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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The longest lasting filler is silicone; however, that is...

The longest lasting filler is silicone; however, that is something I would never use. The thing about the human face is that it changes over time, and the structure of your face five years ago is different than it is today and it's different than it will be in five years. So, you really don't want anything that is permanent injected as a filler because it might look good now, but it will look almost crazy five to ten years from now. Ideally, you would want an agent that can last... more
Charles Crutchfield, MD

Minneapolis Dermatologic Surgeon

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