How do I maintain my lip size with filler? I am now very happy with my size. (Photo)

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I have been using Restalyne kysse (emervel) for my lips and currently have 2ml in them (built over the span of 4 months). I am now very happy with my size and DONT want to go any bigger. When do I need to return to the clinic? I'm thinking of switching to Juvederm and I hear you can get 0.5ml instead of a whole syringe. Now that I've gotten my size, would it be wise to only get 0.5ml topups from now on? 1ml everytime seems excessive. Thanks!

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Thank for your question. If this filler has made you happy and looks great then don’t switch! I suggest maintaining your volume by keeping up with injections periodically. You should follow up with your injector every 4 to 6 months and see if it’s time for a maintenance injection. Congratulations and best wishes!Dr. Aldo

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. If Restylane is the filler you used and made you happy with the results, I would not recommend switching. I recommend following up with your injector every 4-6 months for an evaluation and possible touch-ups. Best of Luck!

Patrick Flaharty, MD FAACS · Answer

The hyaluronic acid fillers you used on your lips will gradually disappear over the next year or two. The rate at which the filler disappears is slightly different for each person. As the filler disappears you will at some point feel the lip has become too small and you may want additional filler at that time.  Volbella is a filler which comes in 0.5 cc syringes and this could be used for a "touch up" fill when the need arises.

Jared Mallalieu, DO · Answer

Thanks for posting your question! I think your idea of 0.5ml every 6 months or so would work well. At some point you may want to consider fat injects. For lip volume it works very well and gives some increased longevity. Best of luck, Dr. M

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