What is the difference between lip filling and lip plumping?

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I called to schedule a consultation with a doc in my town and I asked about the Juvaderm fillers. I've decided this is probably the rought I want to go as it lasts the longest and feels the most natural. They told me over the phone that this specific doctor won't plump but is only willing to fill with the Juvaderm. What does that even mean? There is a difference?

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

Best case scenario is that the receptionist is poorly trained. Worst case is that the doctor doesn't actually perform alot of lip injections. Lip filling and plumping are essentially the same procedure. The lips are plumped by filling them with hyaluronic acid filler. Hopefully, you have other options in town for physician injectors. If not, I would recommend you schedule a consultation to meet the doc, talk with them and look at their photos. It is possible that the physician is highly skilled but that the receptionist has not been coached up on fillers. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

I don't really know that there is a difference. My preference is actually Restylane Silk. It allows for greater control of the outcome, is fairly comfortable, and has very natural results. Ultimately, it is the injector that makes the real difference, not the product.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired) · Answer

Hi, I agree with you that sounds confusing.  We have performed many Lip Augmentations using dermal fillers (I prefer using Juvederm, Restylane or Restylane Silk, to fill and plump up the lips to their proper aesthetic size and proportion.  Hope this helps.

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