Achieving the perfect pout
Spending time at home and on Zoom calls without makeup opens the opportunity to see the true state of your skin and facial features. Maybe you’ve noticed changes to your lip volume or shape. Maybe a few pesky upper lip lines popped up recently. or a new shadow at the corners of the mouth. What to do?
Using fillers to volumize lips and recontour the area around the mouth can be a quick fix with minimal downtime. With so many choices of lip filler available, how do we choose which filler is best for each individual?
It depends on the lip anatomy, structure, and volume, as well as the aesthetic result you wish to achieve. Lip fillers are made of hyaluronic acid, which is found naturally in the body and attracts and holds water in your skin. While all lip fillers provide volume, they have different properties depending on how they are manufactured that make each unique in some way.
Restylane Kysse is one of the newest fillers that the FDA specifically approved for lip volume. It uses a unique crosslinking technology to allow the filler to be more flexible while also providing structure and a natural appearance. It can also be used not only for lip volume, but also to treat fine lines around the mouth. Some patients believe they have less swelling with Restylane Kysse as well.
Juvederm Ultra and Ultra Plus are typically injected for a more plush volume and an overall “pouty” lip appearance. It is best used in lips that have good existing structure and support. Juvederm® Ultra and Ultra Plus tend to attract and hold more water at the injection site, so the lip appears more “puffy” and full in appearance.
Restylane was the first hyaluronic acid to be FDA approved for cosmetic use, and is still one of the best fillers to provide structure and support, as well as volume. Restylane can give more support to the border of the lip, add volume to the corners of the mouth, as well as adding volume to the lips.
When you begin your lip filler journey, your provider will evaluate your lip, discuss the aesthetic goals you wish to achieve, and will guide you to the best lip filler for your unique needs.