Question:I would love to have my lips enhanced but I am worried about horror story complications. What type of filler do you use for the lips? What complications are associated with that filler? Can the filler be removed if the final results are not exactly what I want?
Answer:I use the hyaluronic acid fillers for lips- either Restylane or Juvederm. These fillers are very well tolerated and complications are virtually nonexistent. It is possible to have an allergic reaction to these fillers, but I have not see this in many thousands of injections. It is possible to have an outbreak of cold sores if you are one of those patients who has been exposed to this virus and gets these outbreaks. If so, I would treat you with Valtrex to prevent this. There are other very, very rare possible complications that are unforseen as with any medication. Yes, if you didn’t like the result, it can be erased with a medication called hyaluronidase.
