What Is Lip Fillers

Also Known As a Hyaluronic Acid Fillers

Having full, plump lips is often considered a sign of good health, beauty and youth. Whether you were born with thin lips or your lips are thinning due to the natural aging process, there are many ways to enhance them. Lip injections using natural or synthetic fillers can keep your lips plump for months at a time. We have several options when it comes to lip fillers that can be used to achieve your desired results.

When To Consider Lip Filler

If any of the following describe you, a lip filler is an option to consider: 

  • Your lips have always been thin and disappear when you smile 
  •  As you age, your lips have become thinner and less full
  • You feel self-conscious about how your lips look 
  • Having fuller lips will help balance out your face
  •  Interested in a non-surgical option and ok with results not being permanent

Types of Lip Filler

JUVÉDERM® is a gel filler made of hyaluronic acid—a naturally occurring substance in your skin that helps to add volume and hydration. It’s injected into the lips to instantly restore volume. The look and feel is so natural that people will definitely notice, but no one will know! JUVÉDERM® injectable gel is the first FDA-approved hyaluronic acid dermal filler that is proven to be safe and effective. Results can last up to 12-18 months depending on what product is used.

Another filler is called RESTYLANE®. A safe and natural cosmetic filler, it restores volume and fullness to the skin as a means to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. It’s also effective in giving your lips a more youthful look. RESTYLANE® is made of hyaluronic acid, a natural substance that already exists in the human body and is used to provide volume and fullness to the skin. Results are instantaneous and last about 6 months. There is also RESTYLANE® Silk, which is also an FDA-approved filler designed specifically for the treatment of lips and the lines around them. RESTYLANE® Silk’s unique, refined formulation is designed for precise lip shaping and for smoothing the lines around your mouth to create a natural look. Results can last up to 6-12 months depending on the product used.

There are several other fillers that can be used to restore volume and hydration to the lips. Our nurse injector will be better equipped to make product recommendations based on patient specific goals decided upon during an in-office consultation.

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