I've been getting lip filler for the last 8-9 years. They're never as full as I want them to be no matter how much I do. I've had probably 5ccs in the last year and as you can see, not much volume. My body seems to metabolize the filler very quickly and recently I noticed they're becoming bumpy. I'm tired of the filler life I really want a more permanent solution. My question is do I need to dissolve my filler before I do it and why is it not a more widely common procedure?
Answer: The Right HA Filler IN The Right Amount For The Lips Very Important Be very careful with fat injections. First, in most, if not all cases, the injected fat, removed from its donor blood supply, does not often last as long as so often promised and may not last much longer than a robust HA filler. What's more, fat transfer is a two-step, relatively expensive process, that involves large cannula removal of the fat from the donor site (belly, hips or thighs) and large bore cannula injection into the recipient site, which can engender real downtime. Further, fat cannot be dissolved with hyaluronidase, like HA fillers, if there are unwangted lumps and complications. And finally, the transplanted fat retains the characteristics of the donor sites, so that with aging a "midriff bulge" can potentially occur in the lips as it so often does in the belly fat, for example. So, be quite cautious in going this route and make sure that you consult with an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist. Best of luck.
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Answer: The Right HA Filler IN The Right Amount For The Lips Very Important Be very careful with fat injections. First, in most, if not all cases, the injected fat, removed from its donor blood supply, does not often last as long as so often promised and may not last much longer than a robust HA filler. What's more, fat transfer is a two-step, relatively expensive process, that involves large cannula removal of the fat from the donor site (belly, hips or thighs) and large bore cannula injection into the recipient site, which can engender real downtime. Further, fat cannot be dissolved with hyaluronidase, like HA fillers, if there are unwangted lumps and complications. And finally, the transplanted fat retains the characteristics of the donor sites, so that with aging a "midriff bulge" can potentially occur in the lips as it so often does in the belly fat, for example. So, be quite cautious in going this route and make sure that you consult with an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist. Best of luck.
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Answer: More details needed Which lip fillers have you gotten, and who was injecting them? I would also be curious to see your photographs over time as well to see how things have progressed over the years, and to see you in person to assess where the filler is. Be careful with fat grafting to the lips--the reason it is not very popular is because you can get lumpy or uneven results that are difficult to fix without cutting the fat out. I do it occasionally in older (50s-70s) patients along with full facial rejuvenation, but typically not in this situation in younger patients like you.
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Answer: More details needed Which lip fillers have you gotten, and who was injecting them? I would also be curious to see your photographs over time as well to see how things have progressed over the years, and to see you in person to assess where the filler is. Be careful with fat grafting to the lips--the reason it is not very popular is because you can get lumpy or uneven results that are difficult to fix without cutting the fat out. I do it occasionally in older (50s-70s) patients along with full facial rejuvenation, but typically not in this situation in younger patients like you.
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June 27, 2022
Answer: Ready to move on from fillers: What you need to know Hello, and thank you for your question. Yes, it would be best to first dissolve your current lip filler, because your surgeon will need to treat your lips in their natural state to serve as an accurate baseline before any procedure, as well as to avoid complications and unsatisfactory results.
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June 27, 2022
Answer: Ready to move on from fillers: What you need to know Hello, and thank you for your question. Yes, it would be best to first dissolve your current lip filler, because your surgeon will need to treat your lips in their natural state to serve as an accurate baseline before any procedure, as well as to avoid complications and unsatisfactory results.
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March 24, 2022
Answer: Lip Fillers Thanks for sharing your questions and photos. You must dissolve the fillers prior to receiving fat in to your lips. It’s quite possible to have a bumpy result with fat and it’s not easy to remove. Your better off trying a different filler. See an experienced injector for consultation proper guidance. Good luck!
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March 24, 2022
Answer: Lip Fillers Thanks for sharing your questions and photos. You must dissolve the fillers prior to receiving fat in to your lips. It’s quite possible to have a bumpy result with fat and it’s not easy to remove. Your better off trying a different filler. See an experienced injector for consultation proper guidance. Good luck!
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March 23, 2022
Answer: Lip Augmentation Candidate -- Injectable Fillers (Juvederm, Restylane, Volbella), Fat Grafting to Lips, NovaThreads for Lift I would highly recommend getting a formal evaluation with and treatment from a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist and expert in facial sculpting. Technique is the key so you'll want to see someone meticulous. An experienced physician will be able to determine which which technique will give you the subtle result you're looking for. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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March 23, 2022
Answer: Lip Augmentation Candidate -- Injectable Fillers (Juvederm, Restylane, Volbella), Fat Grafting to Lips, NovaThreads for Lift I would highly recommend getting a formal evaluation with and treatment from a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist and expert in facial sculpting. Technique is the key so you'll want to see someone meticulous. An experienced physician will be able to determine which which technique will give you the subtle result you're looking for. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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March 23, 2022
Answer: Permanent lip augmentation Thank you for your question. Typically before doing any permanent procedure, it is best to have your anatomy back to baseline. Otherwise, risk of over correction or under correction increases. Fat injection in the lips is fairly common, however, it is less common than hyaluronic acid filler because the result is less predictable. Fat survival varies during transfer, and it can also result in an uneven look in certain situations. There are silastic lip implants as well. The advantage is that they are permanent and easy to place (can be done in the office), but the downside is that they can be a little too stiff for some patients. Ultimately there is not perfect answer, and there are tradeoffs for each. I hope this is helpful, and all the best.
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March 23, 2022
Answer: Permanent lip augmentation Thank you for your question. Typically before doing any permanent procedure, it is best to have your anatomy back to baseline. Otherwise, risk of over correction or under correction increases. Fat injection in the lips is fairly common, however, it is less common than hyaluronic acid filler because the result is less predictable. Fat survival varies during transfer, and it can also result in an uneven look in certain situations. There are silastic lip implants as well. The advantage is that they are permanent and easy to place (can be done in the office), but the downside is that they can be a little too stiff for some patients. Ultimately there is not perfect answer, and there are tradeoffs for each. I hope this is helpful, and all the best.
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