I have long QT syndrome so I am advised to stay away from lidocaine. There are no issues with hyaluronic acid though. I have extreme pain tolerance, as I am a cancer survivor and have had many skin tissue biopsies/lip biopsies without any lidocaine or numbing agent. Finding a doctor willing may be a challenge though, has anyone had a patient like this?
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Voluma and Juvederm will correct only a cc of volume each. There is no extra volume because of the hydrophillic effect. My findings are that Bellafill is not as strong a volumizer as you describe. Radiesse is a 1.5 cc syringe and probably does more than that as far as volume. The most robust f...
Hi, I have performed many lip augmentation procedures using dermal fillers or lip implants for over 30 years. Following the beauty principles outlined in my book on face and body beauty, the upper lip should be approximately 75 % the size of the lower lip for the lips to appear balanced. T...
Thank you for sharing your question and photo. I would recommend starting with 1 syringe of a hyaluronic acid filler such as Juvederm or Restylane. When it comes to lips, it is important to ensure they look natural so I always start with a conservative amount of filler. I usually like my lip...