Lip Enhancement / Lip Augmentation

by Filler and PDO Threads

History of the Procedure

Augmentation of the lip has been performed for cosmetic reasons for ages. Women of all ethnic and social backgrounds have applied cosmetics to their lips to define or alter their appearance since the Stone Age. Tribal ceremonies involving the introduction of various materials in the lips to alter their shape, usually with the intent to enlarge them, have been practiced in Africa for centuries.

Enhancing the lips is one of the procedures that can be done, which can have a huge impact on the overall youthful rejuvenation of the entire face. By restoring the volume that has naturally been lost over time, a refreshed and youthful appearance can be achieved.

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Etiology

Cosmetic deformities of the lips include both congenital and acquired etiologies, and some patients never develop adequate fullness in their lips. Atrophy (loss of that plump baby fat) develops in the lips and lower face of other patients as they age. Hyaluronic acid is the sugar-based gel that naturally supports the cells in our skin, is a major component in the fluids that lubricate our joints, and gives our eyes their spherical structure. As we age, our body produces less and less hyaluronic acid, especially in the cells located in the lower face, around the mouth, and in the lips. Other factors which contribute to aging of the lower face and lips are sunlight, ultraviolet tanning beds and environmental toxins such as pollution and cigarette smoke.

Treatment

Every patient has a thorough exam of their facial structures and then spends time with us discussing the treatment options and desired results. Some patients have had thin lips all their lives and they would like to enhance their lips to bring them to a more “normal” size, in artistic symmetry with the rest of their face. Other patients simply would like to have their lips accentuated for the purpose of making them more full or voluminous. Still other patients would like to have correction of lip lines or “smoker’s lines”, although they may not have necessarily have been caused by smoking.

Products and Procedures

For many who undergo lip augmentation, atrophy or loss of hyaluronic acid in the lip is the primary reason for treatment. Often used are Restylane or Juvederm, as pure forms of hyaluronic acids. Collagen, Botox and sometimes even the patient’s own fat will often be used in the restoration of structure and volume to the lower face and lips. Anytime one performs injections there can be a small amount of discomfort. We almost always perform regional anesthesia similar to a dentist. This takes only a few seconds and makes the procedure almost entirely painless.

Voluminous, well defined lips are associated with youthfulness and beauty. We offer non-surgical lip enhancements with hyaluronic acid dermal fillers and PDO smooth threads. Juvaderm Ultra, Volbella and Belotero are excellent products to enhance fullness or restore lost volume due to aging. Lip enhancement is a lunch-time procedure with little downtime.

PDO smooth threads are a great way to enhance and define the border of your lips and can be used in conjunction with a hyaluronic filler. PDO threads are an excellent choice for mature lips where extra volume is not desired. As we age, our vermillion border becomes undefined, allowing lipstick to fade into surrounding skin.

Side Effects

Short-term swelling and redness lasting 24 hours is common, although often there is no down time at all. Sometimes transient bruising lasting a few days occurs. In order to reduce the risk of bruising, we recommend that all blood thinners and vitamins/herbs are stopped if medically cleared by your primary care doctor. Because of the nature of the procedure the injected material can be felt, sometimes as tiny bumps which are naturally smoothed out by the body within a couple of days.

Fillers in Lips can:

  • Achieve fullness in the places you desire
  • Define shape and provide a well-contoured look
  • Balance symmetry between upper and lower lips
  • Smooth lines and creases around the lip area

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