Are injections better for lip enhancement, or should I go with implants?

What are the pros and cons for each?

Answers from doctors (1)


Esta Kronberg, M.D.

Published on Jan 29, 2010

Fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane are better for filling the lips than an implant. Fillers are softer and more natural looking than implants.

Also, if you don't like the implant you are stuck with it. If for some reason you don't like the look or feel of a filler it will wear off.

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Answered by Esta Kronberg, M.D.

Fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane are better for filling the lips than an implant. Fillers are softer and more natural looking than implants.

Also, if you don't like the implant you are stuck with it. If for some reason you don't like the look or feel of a filler it will wear off.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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