How Do Lip Fillers Rejuvenate and Augment the Lips?
As we age, the lips and skin around the mouth may lose volume and develop fine lines and wrinkles. Lip augmentation via injectable dermal fillers is a non-surgical procedure that adds volume and fullness to smooth and plump out the lips to achieve a more youthful appearance. Dermal fillers are an ideal solution for lip rejuvenation — especially for those patients who may have “lipstick lines” or “smoker’s lines” — deep lines radiating outwards from the lips into the surrounding skin. There are several ways to either plump or augment your lips. Your plastic surgeon or aesthetic nurse will outline your options and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each type of procedure.
Types of Lip Rejuvenation and Augmentation
- Restylane® for lips is a non-animal lip filler that is very close to the hyaluronic acid found naturally in the body. Restylane® restores volume and fullness to the lips, lasting for about six months or longer. This filler is also reversible, making it a good option for those who are new to cosmetic rejuvenation.
- Fat transfer (fat injection) works to naturally ‘plump’ aging lips that may have lost volume over the years. This is a minimally invasive surgical procedure where your own body fat is ‘harvested’– usually from the abdomen — and then injected into your lips to create a fuller and plumper appearance. Fat grafting for lips is very popular because it has advantages over lab-grown fillers, it’s very natural, and has a permanent result for most people.
- Botox® and Dysport® are safe and very popular options that work by relaxing wrinkle-causing muscles around the mouth. The treatment lasts 4 to 6 months, but may last longer after repeated treatments.
- Dermabrasion works to erase superficial lines and may be used in conjunction with any of the above treatments.
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Who Performs Lip Filling Treatments?
All injectable lip filling treatments are performed by Jennifer Fick, FNP-C, CANS, a Board Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist. Dr. Deschamps-Braly is on hand to perform dermabrasion and fat transfer lip treatments and consult in more complex cases if necessary.
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