Can I get lip injections every month (or every other month)? Or should I just get an implant? (photos)

Having your lips injected every month is a little excessive, since the filler really should last longer than that.  Try a different hyaluronic acid (Restylane, Juvederm Ultra Plus) as they should last longer than 1 month.  The fullness you see initially is likely from the filler taking on water, with the true amount of filler visible after this first 2 week period.  You may need more filler volume to achieve the look you desire. From an aesthetic standpoint, however, it really looks more attractive to have a slightly taller lower lip than upper lip.  

Filling your lips every month seems excessive, as most hyaluronic fillers will last considerably longer than that. I suspect that the fullness you experience is from a mild swelling and from  the filler causing a mild inflammation by drawing in  water to the treated area. I would advise a different brand and possibly without  Lidocaine so that you can see the true enhancement. I usually advise patients not to love or hate their lip filler for at least 2 weeks so that these side effects resolve. Then you will be able to see the exact amount that is necessary to obtain your result.

Thank you for your question. I must suggest you see your physician before making any rash decisions. I would say that since they conducted the procedure they may have the best idea of how to reach the desired outcome from your desired state. Prolonged injections may not be a realistic long-term option in some circumstances.

The materials used for lip augmentation are composed of hyaluronic acid, natural component of the  dermis. They hold 1000 times their weight in water.  That is the reason why immediately after injection the lips looks great but then they deflate.  Just go for more injections.

Both lip injections with hyaluronic acid fillers, such as Juvederm and Restylane and lip implants can achieve a fuller and natural appearing upper and lower lip.  Typically, fillers will last around 6 months in the lip.  Some patients, like yourself don't seem to maintain the desired volume that long and require multiple injections throughout the year.  Most people swell after lip injections and this resolves over 2 weeks, which is probably some of the volume that seems to have disappeared.  Most likely, you are still retaining some of filler, but not maintaining the look you desire.  Sometimes repeat injections with fillers eventually will build up and you will start retaining the volume longer.  I find that  the Permalip implant is a great option for patients like yourself that know they want a permanent augmentation of the lips and have difficulty maintaining that appearance with injections.  The Permalip lip implants are soft, flexible solid silicone implant that are placed along the wet dry border of the lip to give a fuller appearance to the lips. This implant is especially useful in giving the red lip more volume. I have found the Permalip implant to have a high patient satisfaction and low complication rate.   The procedure takes about a half an hour to  perform and is usually performed in the office with numbing injections.  Seeing a facial plastic or plastic surgeon that is experienced in both injections and the Permalip implants will be helpful in discussing these option so you can make the best decision that meets your goals.