Lip augmentation is a non-surgical cosmetic procedure designed to enhance the lips’ shape, size, and volume. Lip augmentation can create fuller, more defined lips while maintaining a natural look by carefully adding volume with dermal fillers. At Art of Skin Dermatology, Tania Cohen, DMSC, PA-C, provides personalized lip enhancement that is customized for each patient’s facial features and aesthetic goals.
This procedure is ideal for individuals looking to add subtle volume to naturally thin lips, improve lip symmetry, or restore fullness lost due to aging. Additionally, lip augmentation can reduce wrinkles around the mouth and create more defined contours, providing a youthful, refreshed appearance.
Before undergoing lip augmentation, a consultation is conducted to assess your goals, facial structure, and lip anatomy. This ensures that the treatment plan is customized to achieve the most flattering and natural-looking results.
HOW DOES LIP AUGMENTATION WORK?
Lip augmentation injects hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers, such as Juvederm or Restylane, directly into the lips. Natural substances such as hyaluronic acid help the body retain moisture and add volume. When injected into the lips, it provides a plump, hydrated look while maintaining a soft, natural texture.
Your provider will carefully place the filler in specific lip areas during the procedure to create the desired shape and volume. Whether the goal is to subtly enhance the natural shape or create a more dramatic plumpness, the filler can be precisely controlled to achieve the desired result. The amount of filler used is customized based on the patient’s goals, ensuring a balanced and natural enhancement.
In addition to adding volume, lip augmentation with dermal fillers can help define the lip borders, improve the cupid’s bow, and reduce vertical lip lines, sometimes called “smoker’s lines.” It creates a smoother, more youthful appearance around the mouth.
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT DURING A LIP AUGMENTATION SESSION?
A typical lip augmentation session involves a thorough evaluation of your aesthetic goals and your facial anatomy. The provider will determine the best approach to achieving your desired lip shape and size. A numbing cream may be applied to the lips during the session to ensure comfort throughout the procedure.
After that, the dermal filler is carefully injected into the affected areas of the lips using fine needles. Depending on your specific goals, the provider may focus on different parts of the lips, including the upper or lower lip, lip borders, or the center. It typically takes 30 to 60 minutes, after which patients can resume their normal activities.
Because the treatment is non-surgical, there is minimal discomfort, and results are immediately visible. Lip augmentation is a quick, effective solution for those looking to enhance their lips without downtime.
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT AFTER LIP AUGMENTATION?
After lip augmentation, some mild swelling, redness, or bruising may occur, especially around the injection sites. Most of these side effects are temporary and resolve within a few days. It is possible to reduce swelling by applying a cold compress, and your provider can provide specific instructions for caring for your wound afterward.
The results from lip augmentation are immediate, with lips appearing fuller and more defined right after the procedure. Over the following days, as any initial swelling subsides, the outcome becomes more apparent. Patients can expect natural-looking, long-lasting results that last six to twelve months, depending on the filler type and individual characteristics.
Follow-up treatments can be scheduled as needed for those looking to maintain their results. Your provider will create a maintenance plan to keep your lips plump and youthful.
