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I want permanent improvement on my lips. Can I do lip enhancement with Scuptra?

September 28, 2007
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December 28, 2011

Answer: Sculptra should not be used in the lips

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Answer: Sculptra should not be used in the lips

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March 20, 2020

Answer: Lip Augmentation Candidate -- Injectable Fillers (Juvederm, Restylane, Volbella), Fat Grafting to Lips, NovaThreads for Lift

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March 20, 2020

Answer: Lip Augmentation Candidate -- Injectable Fillers (Juvederm, Restylane, Volbella), Fat Grafting to Lips, NovaThreads for Lift

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August 4, 2017

Answer: Sculptra should not be injected into the lips

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Matthew Richardson, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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August 4, 2017

Answer: Sculptra should not be injected into the lips

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January 11, 2013

Answer: Hyaluronic acid fillers the best option for lip augmentation

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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January 11, 2013

Answer: Hyaluronic acid fillers the best option for lip augmentation

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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August 20, 2012

Answer: Sculptra is not appropriate for the lips

Sam Naficy, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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August 20, 2012

Answer: Sculptra is not appropriate for the lips

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