I am interested in trying a non-invasive lip augmentation via fillers. My first choice would be Restylane, but I read on the Restylane website that the minimum age suggested by the FDA is 21, for the use of Restylane as a lip augmenter. I am currently 20. I was wondering if this means a board certified cosmetic surgeon will not agree to use Restylane on me until I am 21. Also, does this mean Juvederm is not used for lip augmentation on patients under 21, as well?
June 7, 2012
Answer: Minimum age to receive fillers
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June 7, 2012
Answer: Minimum age to receive fillers
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Answer: What is the minimum age to receive fillers for lip autmentation Thank you for the question. Lip filler is approved in the United States in patients over 21 years old. This is because in the study performed for FDA approval, the affect of filler in patients under the age of 21 was not not studied. Injection of filler in patients under 21 is thus considered off-label. There are reasons that some patients under the age of 21 might benefit from lip filler injection. Aside from cosmetic enhancement, these may include lip asymmetry and lip deformities. Care should be taken in evaluating patients under the age of 21 to ensure they are aware of and understand the short and long term risks of lip filler. Patients under the age of 18 require parental consent, but the patient's themselves must be mature enough to understand the risks. In my opinion, unless a very young patient has come to you with their parents to correct a deformity or asymmetry that is causing them emotional distress, extreme caution should be exercised. As long as you are presenting with a reasonable request for lip filler, your board certified Plastic Surgeon injector can help you make the right decision for you. Hope this helps
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Answer: What is the minimum age to receive fillers for lip autmentation Thank you for the question. Lip filler is approved in the United States in patients over 21 years old. This is because in the study performed for FDA approval, the affect of filler in patients under the age of 21 was not not studied. Injection of filler in patients under 21 is thus considered off-label. There are reasons that some patients under the age of 21 might benefit from lip filler injection. Aside from cosmetic enhancement, these may include lip asymmetry and lip deformities. Care should be taken in evaluating patients under the age of 21 to ensure they are aware of and understand the short and long term risks of lip filler. Patients under the age of 18 require parental consent, but the patient's themselves must be mature enough to understand the risks. In my opinion, unless a very young patient has come to you with their parents to correct a deformity or asymmetry that is causing them emotional distress, extreme caution should be exercised. As long as you are presenting with a reasonable request for lip filler, your board certified Plastic Surgeon injector can help you make the right decision for you. Hope this helps
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