WALNUT CREEKWhether you have lost lip volume or have always had thin lips, you have options to enhance them. Lip augmentation with dermal fillers provides plump, youthful-looking lips. Lip augmentation is popular among individuals of all ages to achieve healthy, kissable lips.
What is a Lip Augmentation?
Lip augmentation improves the appearance of your lips by enhancing volume. This process typically uses dermal fillers made of hyaluronic acid. This molecule attracts and holds moisture in the skin, making it popular as a filler and in skincare products. Dermal fillers that use hyaluronic acid include the Juvederm® and Restylane® families.
How Long Does a Lip Augmentation Last?
Dermal fillers used for lip augmentation must have special properties. Because the lips move constantly and are used to speak, a filler for this area must have excellent flexibility and smoothness. However, the filler must still have the density to provide the desired volume. Due to the stress lip fillers experience, they tend to last up to a year.
Which Dermal Fillers Are Used for Lip Augmentation?
Manufacturers offer several hyaluronic acid formulas for use in lip augmentation. We offer several fillers designed for the lips, including:
Restylane® Kysse
This newer formula uses ExpresHAn Technology™, which allows it to integrate with the lips for a plump, natural-looking effect. Restylane® Kysse can add lip volume and definition for lips that look fuller and more shapely. It can produce results as subtle or dramatic as you prefer.
Restylane® Silk
Restylane® Silk adds volume to the lips and addresses fine lines around the mouth. These lines blur the definition of your lip border and make your mouth area look older. Filling these small lines makes your mouth look smooth, youthful, and defined.
Juvederm® offers equally effective formulas for use in and around the lips. Only a consultation can determine which filler your injector will choose to provide your desired results. Various fillers allow us to choose between similar options for one that will match the look you hope to achieve.
Is There Any Downtime With a Lip Augmentation?
Your lips may feel sore for several hours to days after injections, and you may notice some bruising and swelling. You will not need any downtime and can return to your usual routine. Cold packs can quickly improve swelling and any minor soreness.
Am I a Good Candidate for a Lip Augmentation?
Good candidates for lip augmentation are healthy adults with reasonable expectations. Ideal candidates are bothered by lips that lack volume or definition. Hyaluronic acid fillers are among the most widely used aesthetic treatments and work safely for almost anyone. You should not have fillers if you have an infection or active skin condition around your lips or have not responded well to similar fillers.
I finally had coolsculpting on my tummy and what a surprisingly easy treatment it was. Ashley the nurse was fantastic and she used the new hand piece that is smaller and faster. It was painless except for the 2-minute massage after the treatment but not bad at all. I’m a little sore today but this was easy-breezy and I can’t wait to see my results. I highly recommend it.
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