Is Radiesse Good for Lip Augmentation?

Radiesse has an excellent safety profile and in many cases, such as the nasolabial folds, I believe that it is a superior product, per unit volume, to Juvederm and Restylane. However, the theoretic and physical properties of Radiesse as a stimulatory and facial filler prohibit its use in the lips.

The most effective facial filler for the lips that is available in the United States at this time is Juvederm. It has an excellent safety profile and the results are outstanding in the finely detailed anatomic subunits of the lips.

Radiesse
is a great calcium based dermal filler designed to soften deep facial folds and
smooth out lines. It is FDA approved for marionette lines,
nasolabial folds, pre-jowl and chin wrinkles. Radiesse should not be used for
lip lines; other fillers are designated for that area.

Great question!  Thank you for submitting.  Radiesse is not indicated, or recommended, for injection into the lips.  Other fillers may be used, or fat grafting, which is permanent and can yield excellent results.  Discuss the various fillers as well as your desires with your physician.  Best wishes!

Radiesse is normally used as a dermal filler for nasolabial folds and cheeks and works great in those areas. It is definitely not recommended to ever use Radiesse in the lips. The product is thick and white and can cause lumps. Stick to hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvederm or Restylane in the lips. Another option you can try that has a longer lasting result is to have fat grafted to your lips. Hope this helps.

Radiesse is composed of  calcium hydroxyapatite, a white pasty material. It is NOT recommended for lip augmentation as it is prone to nodules when injected into lips which are mostly muscle. Hyaluronic Acid fillers (HA) such as Restylane and Jeuvederm are great for lip augmentation but have to be repeated every 1-2 years as are absorbable. Fat transfer is a good alternative and long lasting

Radiesse does not have FDA-approval for use in the lips.  It can be used in an off-label manner but no one really recommends it.  Radiesse is fairly thick and in mobile areas like the lips can cause palpable and visible lumps that are difficult to treat.  I would stay away from Radiesse in the lips if I were you.

There are better options for lip augmentation such as Restylane, Juvederm, Fat injections, and Permafacial Surgisil lip implants.  Consultation with a specialist in facial cosmetic surgery can help you determine which treatment fits your needs best.

Good luck,

Dr. Shah

Radiesse is an excellent filler BUT not in the lips.  Radiesse is a filler made up of the same composition as bone. Radiesse is a bad filler for the lips for the following reasons:


Lips should be supple and soft.  Radiesse is by definition, small clumps of bone.  Works well in some places but definitely not in the lips

Radiesse can induce nodules in the lips

Radiesse is a heavy product.  The lips require a softer product

The risk of nodule formation is too great to justify injecting Radiesse in the lips. This risk is much lower with the hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, and Prevelle.

Radiesse is not a dermal filler recommended in the lips. It can cause hard bumps and unevenness in the lips. Radiesse is great for adding volume to the cheeks and Nasolabial folds. A hyaluronic acid dermal filler such as Juvederm & Restylane are great fillers in the lips. For a permanent filler you might want to look into fat injections.

Radiesse is a filler that is composed of calcium hydroxyapatite. This resembles the constituents of bone. It isindicated for use in the nasolabial fold. Due to its consistency, it should not be used in the lips. Juvederm is a much more lip friendly product.

It requires a lot of finesse and precision to inject Radiesse along tear trough areas just above the bone/skull. If your board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon is not comfortable with certain filler for certain anatomic location, do not insist. The best cosmetic outcomes with fillers will be heavily influenced by the comfort and experience of your physician injector.