The most popular Lip filler Types

Lip fillers are one of the most desirable non-invasive cosmetic treatments. You can have a new look with fuller and plumper lips in a few minutes. There are many lip filler types and classifications based on their components, desired effect, and long-lasting duration. These types include hyaluronic acid and collagen-based filler types.

Hyaluronic Acid Lip filler types

Not all hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers are identical; each type possesses distinct physical properties, necessitating careful consideration when selecting a suitable lip filler.

• Properties such as HA concentration, particle size, degree of cross-linking, extrusion force, and elasticity significantly impact the choice of filler and its intended use.
• These factors contribute to variations in longevity among different fillers.
• Chemically, the HA molecule comprises glycosaminoglycan disaccharide units, alternating between N-acetyl-D-glucosamine and D-glucuronic acid.
• The superiority of HA over other lip filler types is that HA is found naturally in human tissues that stimulate the natural collagen response of your skin.
• They can extract HA from animals or bacterial sources to use as injectable fillers.
• The purity and the performance of the HA filler will determine its price.

This article will discuss the different Lip filler types and focus on some lip filler brands while highlighting their advantages and impact. Without further ado, Let’s go right into the subject:

Most popular HA Lip filler types

 Juvederm

• A popular HA filler line is known for quickly adding volume.
• Commonly used for enhancing lips, cheeks, and areas around the mouth.
• Smooth gel composition ensures uniform results.
• Variants like Juvederm Ultra XC and Juvederm Volbella XC are tailored for lip augmentation.
• Immediate post-treatment effects with results lasting close to a year.

Restylane

• HA filler is utilized for augmenting cheeks and lips and reducing fine lines and wrinkles.
• Possesses a firmer, gel-like texture.
• Restylane Silk is exclusively designed for lip enhancement, not suitable for individuals under 21 years old.
• Immediate results were observed post-treatment, lasting 6 to 10 months.

Perlane

• HA filler is akin to Restylane Lyft, featuring a thicker gel consistency.
• Contains large hyaluronic acid particles.
• Targets prominent facial wrinkles and lines.
• Not commonly used for lip augmentation due to its denser texture.
• Effects typically last around six months.

Collagen Lip Filler Types

In the past, collagen lip fillers were highly popular, leading to the availability of numerous fillers containing collagen as their primary component. However, there has been a recent shift towards hyaluronic acid fillers. Unlike collagen lip fillers, which did not provide immediate results and instead relied on stimulating collagen production, hyaluronic acid fillers have taken precedence. Let’s explore some of the most favored types.

Most popular collagen lip filler types

Bellafill

• Combination of bovine collagen and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) beads.
• Primarily used to treat deep facial scarring.
• Not approved for lip augmentation but often used off-label for this purpose.
• The results of Bellafill can last up to 5 years for most individuals.

Sculptra

• Injectable collagen treatment containing poly-L-lactic acid.
• Does not provide immediate volume but gradually restores fullness.
• Not typically recommended for lip augmentation; primarily targets wrinkled areas of the face.
• Effects of Sculptra last for 2 to 3 years.

Other types of collagen fillers

Zyderm and Zyplast

Fillers use this bovine collagen for soft tissue augmentation and correction of facial wrinkles.

CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast

These are human-derived collagen fillers used for correcting facial wrinkles, scars, and lip augmentation.

Evolence

A porcine-derived collagen filler used for correcting moderate to deep facial wrinkles and folds.

Fibrel

A bovine-derived collagen filler used for soft tissue augmentation and correction of facial wrinkles.

Dermalogen

A human-derived collagen filler used for soft tissue augmentation, particularly for facial wrinkles and scars.

Calcium hydroxyapatite filler types:

Calcium hydroxyapatite is primarily used in dermal fillers for facial rejuvenation. There are a few types or formulations of calcium hydroxyapatite fillers available, each with its own characteristics and intended uses.

Most common Calcium hydroxyapatite filler types:

Radiesse

Radiesse is one of the most well-known brands of calcium hydroxyapatite fillers. It consists of calcium hydroxyapatite microspheres suspended in a gel carrier. Radiesse is used to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds, and can also be used for hand augmentation.

Ellansé

Ellansé is another type of calcium hydroxyapatite filler that contains microspheres of calcium hydroxyapatite suspended in a gel carrier. It is designed to provide immediate volumization and stimulate collagen production for long-term results. Ellansé comes in different formulations with varying durations of effects.

Voluma

Voluma, part of the Juvederm family of fillers, contains calcium hydroxyapatite particles suspended in a hyaluronic acid gel. It is specifically formulated for volumizing and contouring the cheeks and midface area, providing a lifting effect and restoring youthful facial contours.

Sculptra

While not exclusively calcium hydroxyapatite-based, Sculptra contains poly-L-lactic acid microspheres that stimulate collagen production. It is used to restore facial volume and improve skin texture over time, making it an indirect form of calcium hydroxyapatite filler.

Silicone Fillers

While silicone fillers are available, we at W Cosmetics abstain from utilizing them in our practice or lip implants. We believe both options can lead to lasting disfigurement and scarring, lacking the ability to achieve a natural or aesthetically pleasing lip appearance.

Fat Injections

Fat injections are a common procedure in nearly every cosmetic surgery we perform, but we discourage their use for lip enhancement. We find them to be unpredictable in this area, often resulting in excessive and unnatural swelling when over-corrected. We attribute this to the dynamic movement involved with facial expressions and eating.