Juvederm and Restylane fillers are currently the most durable and long-lasting dermal fillers on the market. Juvederm and Restylane are families of hyaluronic acid fillers with numerous possible formulations. Some dermal fillers have been studied to last close to two years. The three fillers that tend to last the longest are Restylane Lyft, Restylane Defyne, Restylane Refyne, Juvederm, Voluma, Radiesse and Sculptra.
The most durable Juvederm for lips is Juvederm Ultra and Juvederm Ultra Plus. They last for about the same time, so it's just a matter of patient preference with respect to texture. One is a little firmer and lasts about nine months, or so, and some people can get a full year out of it. For other people, it lasts about six to nine months.
The time really depends on the patient's metabolism and how they metabolize the particular enzyme into hyaluronic acid. If you exercise a lot, you may burn more, and if you move your mouth a lot, such as talking and using large expressions, you may notice that it goes away sooner. Restylane Silk uses a slightly different formula than Restylane and Restylane-L. It is made with smaller particles of hyaluronic acid, allowing it to deliver subtle, more natural-looking results. It is commonly used to help smooth out wrinkles and fine lines that tend to develop on the lips with age.
According to the FDA, the effects of Restylane Silk generally last for a minimum of six months. Juvederm Ultra XC is widely used to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles and folds, as well as to increase lip fullness. It contains Lidocaine to help reduce pain. Studies have shown that the effects of Juvederm Ultra XC last nine months or longer in 75% of patients. Juvederm Volbella XC is mainly used to add definition to the lip line. It is formulated to reduce the appearance of perioral lines (the fine lines that develop on the lips as you age).
Research published in Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology found that more than 80% of people were still satisfied with Juvederm Volbella XC results 12 months after treatment. Juvederm Voluma XC lasts up to 2 years. This is the most durable HA filling. It is important to note that the filling does not last all that time and then disappears immediately. Therefore, patients usually return in half that time for treatment. I'll be honest, I don't offer permanent lip fillers, and although there are lip implants, I don't like them.
A lip implant is a type of lip augmentation that involves inserting an implant into the lips to create the appearance of thicker and more voluminous lips. This relaxes the muscles and allows the lips to move outward, creating the appearance of fuller lips. It addresses many aspects related to aging, such as the length between the nose and the lip and allowing more teeth to be seen. Formerly known as Captique, Prevelle Silk lip filler contains a lower concentration of hyaluronic acid than other brands. However, since it's so thick, I don't recommend using it on the lips because it can be too firm, which makes it more visible and looks unnatural. Hyaluronic acid, a substance found naturally in the human body, has replaced collagen as the filler of choice, as it is safer and more durable.
Lip fillers temporarily add volume and soften fine lines to create smoother, more voluptuous lips. Juvederm Ultra XC adds volume to lips; Volbella XC is more effective at treating vertical lip lines. David Shafer breaks down exactly what he does what, how much he can expect to pay, and how long the results will last. Depending on the indication, a lip filler can also be used to fill in the vertical lines of the lips or help the lips appear thicker or more symmetrical. Restylane Silk, Juvederm and Volbella are specifically designed to offer structure and strength by augmenting the cheeks or lips. While many dermal filler materials are commonly used by professionals as lip fillers, not all of them are intended for this purpose.
It's important that you only get an injection into your lips from a trained professional who knows what you're doing. Depending on the type of look you're trying to achieve, there will be a series of small injections along the vermilion border, Cupid's bow and inside the lips.
