Is Radiesse Good for Lip Augmentation?

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