71 years old, in relatively good health. Lip injections don't last anymore - would I benefit from lip implants or a lip lift?

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I am concerned about the loss of volume after about 4 weeks with the juvederm. My lips return to the thin, uneven problems long before 6 months . Due to cost , not to mention PAIN, in this recurrent situation, I am considering lip implants, or lip lift. Do you you think either of these options would help me with this problem? In your honest opinion, would either of these help to improve my crooked, thin, aging lips without making things worse?

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Unfortunately, you have not provided photographs.  A lip lift does 4 things: shortens the distance between your nose and upper lip, increases the mucosa of the upper lip, increases the incisor show and pulls up the corners.  You may benefit from a lip lift and it can be combined with fat injections.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

In our experience, microdroplet silikon-1000 injections may be well suited for some people who are looking for permanent and natural looking lip augmentation. There is no downtime, and treatments are less painful than HA injections. Hope this helps you. Dr Joseph

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear zuzu72,
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

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