How Long Will a Lip Implant Last?

Question

What are the positive effects and negative effects of augmenting my lips with implants?

Timothy Jochen, MD · Answer

I highly discourage lip implants.  I&rsquo;ve never seen one that looks natural or met a person who is satisfied with the final product!  For intimate encounters like kissing, it could be embarrassing because you can feel the product or tubing under the skin.  Hyaluronic acid fillers are best for the lips and they give incredible results.  Hyaluronic acid fillers look and feel natural and over time and with repeated injections, patients tend to have long-lasting effects, requiring less of the filler for future appointments.

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi Fay2, Thank you for your question regarding how long do Permalip lip implant last.  As the name implies, Permalip lip implant are permanent.  Permalip lip implants do not dissolve or break down like lip fillers. This means that the Permalip lip implants should last you a lifetime. Please realize the Permalip lip implants are permanent while the lip implants are in place.  Unless you are experiencing problems with thePermalip lip implants, you do not need to change or replace the lip implants.  In my experience, all of my patients have been extremely satisfied  with the Permalip lip implant lip augmentation.  Most patients prefer Permalip lip implant lip augmentation rather than undergoing constant lip injection of only temporary fillers.  Permalip lip implants do not effect eating or kissing.  On the contrary, if the Permalip lip implants are placed correctly, I believe lip implants feel more natural than the fillers.  Permalip lip implants feel very soft and natural. When you are seeking a plastic surgeon, look for an experienced plastic surgeon with many before and after pictures of Permalip lip implant lip augmentation patients.  I hope that I have answered your questions regarding how long Permalip lip implants last.  If you have any more questions regarding Permalip lip implant lip augmentation, please contact my office. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen.

Amir Nakhdjevani, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Lip Enlargement, is a procedure which involves adding volume to the lip either by permanent lip implants such as PermaLip™, or via an injectable lip filler. This gives lips a fuller appearance and reduces the fine lines and wrinkles. It will help effectively fight the signs of ageing, improve your smile, and leave your lips looking wonderfully natural.Lip Fillers (Juvederm or Restylane) are a good temporary solution, costing approximately £280, lasting 4-6 months.  PermaLip™ are revolutionary lip implants that are designed to look and feel natural, yet enhance your lip volume to your desired size.  It does not deflate, degrade or rupture over time. Although it’s permanent, it is designed for the ease of placement if a patient wishes to achieve a larger or smaller enhancement or even return to the lips original appearance. It does not limit lip movement and provides a natural look.Please find a reputable and qualified surgeon who can assess you properly to give you a realistic idea of what outcome you can achieve.  All The Best

Lawrence Kass, MD · Answer

The beauty of this forum is that you get several different expert opinions.  The problem is that sometimes the experts disagree.

	  My patients and I have been VERY satisfied with the lip implants I have performed.  I have NOT had a problem with the implants, although ANY procedure could have a complication (in this case the implants can be easily removed).  Implants offer a PERMANENT lip augmentation technique and they feel entirely natural to both the patient, and to anyone he/she kisses.

Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for the question.

	Lip augmentation may be performed with either injectable fillers such as hyaluronic acids ( Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane), or with more permanent measures such as fat transfer or implants. 

	Lip implants may impart many positive features including lip fullness andd greater lip definition, and the results are theoretically permanent.  The cons of lip implants include, but are not limited to:  Increased chance of infection requiring explantation, lip deformation and asymmetry, palpability, and a considerably higher cost than injectable fillers.

	I would personally not recommend a lip implant but if you are considering such a procedure consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon or Facial Plastic Surgeon who has extensive experience with this procedure, as this will  increase your likelihood of attaining an acceptable result.

	Best of luck ~

	Glenn Vallecillos, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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