Is Restylane Kysse or Juvederm Ultra better?

Fillers come in different densities. The more "liquid" or low-densities fillers are intended for more superficial injections. So Restylane Kysse, a newer filler more specific to lips, allows a physician to inject in that area with more ease of movement and also less chance of seeing the filler.

HOWEVER....

Lip injections are often only part of the field area that requires attention. If you are younger with genetically smaller lips, then a filler in the lip area alone may be sufficient. But if you're looking for re-establishing lip volume due to age, then the area surround the lip will need some re-volumizing as well. That's where other fillers like Juvederm Ultra come into play.

A skilled injector can explain fully why you would need one, two, or even three different fillers in the mouth area to achieve the best aesthetic improvements while still looking natural and avoiding the dreaded "stuck on" look that you see sometimes.

I encourage my patients to self-educate as well. There are many established fillers and new ones as well. Understanding the basics of the differences is very helpful when you start thinking about adding fillers to your beauty goals.

Dear brittany122,
I perform a lot of lip injections with fillers such as juvederm and it works great. Many times I need to put more in one side than the other to attempt to even out the vermillion border (The red line of the lip). This helps provide more symmetry at times.For patients looking for a more long lasting result, I recommend fat grafting. That is, using your own bodies fat to make your lips naturally look more shapely. The bonus is that the results last many many years.
In general, I avoid using permanent prosthesis because I find that the lips are such dynamic and sensitive structures, the end result is not natural.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery