Frequently Asked Questions About Lip Enhancement

Will lip enhancement make me look funny?

Many patients worry about getting “trout pout” with lip enhancement. However, Dr. Friedman makes every effort to provide natural-appearing results. The lip implants are available in a variety of sizes, and the injectables can be added incrementally. This is not a one-size-fits-all procedure: the ultimate size of your lips is your decision.

Will lip enhancement improve the vertical lines in my lips?

Any volume that is added to the lip will tend to improve lines near the vermilion border (the border between the red and white skin of the lip). In fact, Juvederm and Restylane are often injected specifically along this border to reduce lip lines.

Is lip enhancement surgery reversible?

Yes. If you change your mind or are dissatisfied with the results, the implants can be removed. The lips will return to their preoperative appearance with the possible exception of a small degree of residual enlargement.

Should I have Artefil or Radiesse injected into my lips?

No. Radiesse and Artefil injections in the lips frequently cause lumps called granulomas. Juvederm and Restylane are made from hyaluronic acid, a naturally-occuring complex sugar. Because hyaluronic acid is a normal component of soft tissues (unlike Radiesse and Artefil), they are far less likely to cause granulomas.

Which is better: lip implants or lip injections?

There is no right answer to this question. If you are sure that you want fuller lips on a permanent basis, then a lip implant is quite reasonable. However, if you just want to “try it out” or are unsure how much enlargement you would like, then Juvederm or Restylane make sense. Remember that you can always start with injectables, make sure you are happy with the results, and later switch to permanent implants.

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