WALNUT CREEKDo you feel like your lips look thin or lifeless? Lip augmentation can give you plump, full lips that look and feel natural. Whether you choose temporary augmentation or lip implants, your results will give you enhanced lips that look soft and youthful.
What is Lip Augmentation?
You may have been bothered by your thinning lips for years, or they may have developed with age. Facial fat loss occurs naturally over time, and this can lead to loss of lip volume. If your lips feel too small or thin for your face, lip augmentation can help you achieve a more attractive balance.
How Much Does Lip Augmentation Cost?
The cost of lip augmentation depends on several factors, including your location and the provider you choose. The price also depends on the type of augmentation performed. While lip implants have a higher initial cost, lip fillers require treatment once or twice a year to maintain.
The cost of a lip implant ranges from $1,500 to $5,000. This estimate may not cover all expenses associated with the procedure. The cost of lip fillers depends on how much filler you need. One syringe of dermal filler usually costs between $600 and $800.
What Types of Lip Augmentation are Available?
You have several options for achieving your plump, healthy-looking lips. Both surgical and non-surgical treatments can provide excellent, natural-looking results.
Temporary Lip Augmentation
Temporary lip augmentation uses dermal fillers to plump the lips. These injectable treatments use biologically safe materials to increase lip volume. Dermal fillers designed for the lips are made with a soft, flexible formula to let your lips move normally. The body eventually clears these fillers away, making them a temporary solution.
Lip Implants
A lip implant is a highly flexible silicone implant placed underneath the fat and above the muscle of your lip. It enhances your lips like a filler, but will never break down or be removed by the body. Placing an implant usually takes less than an hour under local anesthesia and offers lifelong enhancement.
What is Recovery Like After Lip Fillers or Lip Implants?
Dermal fillers for your lips have no downtime, and you can return to regular activities immediately. Many people enjoy the convenience of a treatment that fits in a lunch break. You can expect some swelling and soreness after a lip implant. These effects usually improve within a few days. You will need to limit certain foods and strenuous activities for one to two weeks.
What Results Will I See With Lip Augmentation?
Dermal filler results usually last between six months and a year. A lip implant can last many years, and most will never need to be removed. Both can provide fuller, plumper lips that look natural and healthy.
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.
Take the Next Step
To schedule your consultation, please fill out the form on this page or call Dr. Aycock’s office at (925) 937-8377 (Walnut Creek) or (415) 903-8463 (Greenbrae).
