Really disappointed with my Restylane lip fillers. Should I try Juvederm? (Photo)

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I had 1ml Restylane lip fillers 2 days ago. I was so happy with the results but now 2 days on my lips are back to normal just with bruises. I'm so disappointed. The doctor recommended Restylane as he said it was thicker than juvederm? Am I being to unrealistic or am I right to be disappointed. I've added photos of my lips a few hours after and 2 days later

Kyle Coleman, MD · Answer

Swelling a few hours after filler can often give patients a false sense of expectation of results.  The results from using juvederm or resytlane are fairly comparable; in addition, injection technique and amount of filler used are better predictors of increased volume.  It is likely that more filler is needed to achieve your desired results.  It never hurts to get a second opinion, and it is always a good idea to seek out an expert injector for fillers.

John J. Martin, Jr., MD · Answer

Restylane and Juvederm are both used as lip fillers.  Juvederm is more hydrophilic, which means it attracts more water.  This will result in a more full lip.  So if people are looking for a full lip, I prefer to use the Juvederm.

Joel Schlessinger, MD · Answer

It sounds like your surgeon did a modest, but reasonable amount of filler on your lips.  Now, you can see how it goes over the next few weeks and redo or add after that if you still wish to have larger lips.  I see way more people with issues than without issues after going for larger lips so it sounds like you should be careful before asking for more.  Good luck!

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

Both dermal fillers are good for the lips. It makes no difference which one is used, they both create good looking lips done by a great provider. See link.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Best not to mix products even though it is done all the time. I would get a second vial by the same physician provider.BestDr Karamanoukian

Really disappointed with my Restylane lip fillers. Should I try Juvederm? (Photo)

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Answer: Lip results are mainly injector related not filler related

Answer: Lip results are mainly injector related not filler related

Answer: Lip volumization with Restylane

Answer: Lip volumization with Restylane

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Really disappointed with my Restylane lip fillers. Should I try Juvederm? (Photo)

Answers (5)

Answer: Lip results are mainly injector related not filler related

Answer: Lip results are mainly injector related not filler related

Answer: Lip volumization with Restylane

Answer: Lip volumization with Restylane

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