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Juvederm and Restylane are the two most common options for dermal lip fillers. They’re made from hyaluronic acid and have a lower risk for adverse side effects such as bleeding or tenderness at the injection site.

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The difference: Juvederm is the more popular choice because it’s more durable, with results lasting up to one year. Restylane filler only lasts up to 10 months before tapering off.

Also, patients who opt for Juvederm typically notice its effects immediately, whereas Restylane may take several days to appear in the lips.

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Pro Tip: If you, like many Black women, have full lips, it’s best to start with a half or whole syringe of filler. Decide if you want to go bigger after allowing it to settle. Then ask your technician to add another syringe until you’ve reached your desired results.

It’s always best to start small instead of injecting multiple rounds of fillers at once, which can result in overly plumped, unnatural-looking lips.

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