What Are Good Fillers for the Lips?

Question

My cupid's bow isn't very visible, what type of filler should I use for it?

Paul S. Nassif, MD · Answer

In general, the best filler for the lips is Juvederm. It is very soft, and yields a great looking and natural result. I would recommend seeking the advice of a board certified facial plastic surgeon, plastic surgeon, or dermatologist. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @Elaine9712! Restylane Kysse is a great product for a natural and pouty look. The technique of the provider and the product used are both very important factors for a natural outcome. I recommend seeking treatments from expert injectors who have the skill and experience to precisely inject fillers into treatment areas and avoid risks and complications. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACS · Answer

The softer hyaluronic acid fillers like Juvederm Ultra and Belotero work extremely well in the lips to give you a fuller but natural appearing result.

Rebecca Fitzgerald, MD · Answer

You'll want a soft filler for the lips so the movement in that area stays natural. The hyaluronic gels are the best option - Juvederm, Belotero and Restylane are the 3 fillers I would suggest you consider. They are all soft and extremely pliable.

	The cupid's bow can be augmented by adding a bit of filler in the lip border and also in the philtral columns (the little ridges that run between the top of the lip and the center of nose). This provides extra dimension and can be very pretty.

Sanusi Umar, MD · Answer

Hyaluronic acid fillers like Juvederm or Restlyane are excellent choices for the lips. Hyaluronic acid can hold lots of water molecules. So the results look very hydrated and natural.

	
	What matters more than the actual filler is the injection technique.

	It is possible to inject the cupids bow peaks to accentuate their shape. However it is also important to maintain the overall proportion of the lips.

	I thought you might like this video which features a patient who also had her cupid’s bow enhanced in her lip augmentation procedure.

Lawrence Kass, MD · Answer

I agree with the others, all of whom recommended the hyaluronic acid based fillers for this purpose. However, those of us who are experienced with the use of Silikon 1000 find that this is an excellent means of providing PERMANENT lip augmentation.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

There are a variety of fillers that could be used, but I tend to use one of the Hyaluronic acid fillers for the lips, including the cupid's bow. The possible brands would include Restylane, Juvederm and Belotero.

Tanya Aya Atagi, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question! If you have never had any type of filler product injected into your lips, I would start with the ones the previous doctors have mentioned as they only last for 6 mos-1 year and can be dissolved if you aren't happy with the results. After deciding that you like the look of your augmented lips, and if you decide that you would like something more permanent, I would look into an in office permanent lip augmentation procedure. Here at my practice I use SurgiSil Lip Implants. They are made of a soft silicone and are designed to not allow scar tissue to adhere to them. This makes the removal of the implant a fairly easy procedure in the event that you do not like the way it looks or feels. The procedure is done under local anesthetic and takes about an hour and a half to complete. We find that this is a nice solution for those that are tired of the injections and needle pokes that are associated with getting filler injected into the lips. Good luck!

Johan E. Brahme, MD · Answer

Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers are great products for lip augmentation and increasing the visibility of your cupids bow. A good choice of a Hyaluronic filler would be Restylane, Juvederm, and more recently Belotero. These fillers are predictable and in the unlikely event you are not pleased with look of the treatment, they can be removed by injecting an enzyme that breaks down HA called hyaluranidase. It is best to stay away from silicone and other artificial permanent fillers.

David A. F. Ellis, MD · Answer

most of the HA fillers are excellent. It depends what country you are in. Allergan is coming out in Canada in the next few months with a low molecular weight HA that is soft and has longevity

	You must decide whether you want more definition of the vermilion border or philtral crests or more volume. 

	 

	David Ellis MD FRCSC

	Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon

	Art of Facial Surgery

What Are Good Fillers for the Lips?

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