Can you use dysport in your upper Lip, to get plump, fuller lips?

Thank you for your question.No, Dysport will not give you plump, full lips. Injectable fillers are better for that.  I recommend a hyaluronic acid based filler, such as Juvederm, Restylane, or Belotero.



To be sure, see two or more board
certified and experienced plastic surgeons in your area for a full and complete
evaluation.



I hope this helps.

Dysport will not give you fuller lips.  The best fillers to use for lip augmentation are the hyaluronic acids such as: Juvederm, Restylane and Belotero.  

Dysport, like Botox, is used to paralyze muscle movements, not for enhancing or seeking a fuller lip. Restylane and Juvederm are great dermal filler options to achieve fuller lips.

Dysport is not the same as a filler.It is injected as a drug
that works with the nerves to relax specific muscles in your face. Dysport is able to achieve this by blocking
the secretion of acetylcholine from the nerve fibers. Acetylcholine
normally excites the muscles and causes them to contract. Blocking this
chemical causes them to relax. Dysport
is normally used to reduce the appearance of facial expression wrinkles like
crows feet, frown lines and forehead lines.If you are looking to achieve plump and fuller lips, you
will want to consider different types of injectables that are capable of
augmenting tissue. These would include fillers made of hyaluronic acid such as
Juvderm and Restylane. The
doctor you choose would need to have the right experience and skills. 

Dysport will NOT plump the lips. Only dermal fillers can add volume to the lips. However, Botox/ Dysport/ Xeomin in very small doses can be helpful for the lines that radiate around the mouth. These are very common in Denver and other dry climates and I find small doses of Botox to be very helpful. However, the medications will not create volume and too much Dysport can overly relax the lips creating an unnatural look and feel of the lip.

Dysport is a neuromodulator. It weakens muscles. That generally is not ideal for the lip. However, other products like hyaluronic acid fillers are fantastic for plumping the lips. It is important to find a very experience injector. This will generally be a very well respected dermatologist, facial plastic surgeon, general plastic surgeon, or oculoplastic surgeon. You are paying for the injector's expertise. This is not a commodity were you are just paying for the product.

Dysport is not a filler, it is a neuromodulator similar to Botox. It is not recommended to use Dysport to increase fullness in the lips. A filler such as Juvederm or Restylane would be more suited to providing your lips with a fuller appearance. 

Dysport as well as the other neurotoxins (as they are known)...Botox and Xeomin should not be used as fillers. They relax muscles and are used to diminish fine lines and wrinkles. Occasionally, they are used for this purpose (off-label use) in the upper lip, but one needs to be careful with this technique as it may distort the function of the lip.

Dysport is not typically used for increasing volume but is used to treat wrinkles, like Botox. If you are looking for plumper lips you should consider a filler such as Juvederm or Restylane. 

Yes, you can get a subtle plumping of the upper lip with a small amount of Dysport injected in that area.  Dr. Grant Stevens                    Marina Plastic
Surgery Associates                   Marina del Rey, CA      The Institute