Lip Fillers San Diego are typically injected with hyaluronic acid, which is naturally produced in your body. The procedure is quick and convenient, typically taking less than 30 minutes.
The most obvious benefit of lip fillers is that they make your lips look fuller and more shapely. This enhances symmetry and proportionality in the face, which can boost confidence levels.
- Enhance Your Natural Lip Shape
Lip fillers can enhance the natural shape of your lips by adding volume and defining certain areas. This cosmetic procedure can also improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around your mouth.
Lip filler injections are performed with a gel-like substance that contains hyaluronic acid. This naturally occurring substance attracts water molecules to add volume and plump your skin. It is used in many products including Juvederm and Restylane lip fillers. You will want to choose a trained and experienced professional for your lip filler treatment to minimize risk of complications or unnatural results. Heather, our Aesthetic RN is highly skilled in the art of lip fillers and has injected hundreds, if not thousands, of happy clients!
When selecting a practitioner, ask to see their portfolio of before and after filler photos. Then, make sure they are board-certified and have extensive experience in lip augmentation using FDA approved fillers.
Your initial appointment will include a comprehensive consultation with Heather to discuss your goals and expectations. She will also recommend the best lip filler shape for your face.
The ideal lips contain proportional features such as a pronounced Cupid’s bow, defined vermilion border, and fullness concentrated towards the center of the lips. Lip fillers can be applied to both the upper and lower lips to create a more defined, attractive, and balanced look.
When selecting the right lip filler shape, keep in mind that your desired results may not be immediately evident as the lips will initially appear somewhat swollen. You will need to attend regular follow-up appointments for touch ups. For optimal results, it is recommended to avoid consuming alcohol and smoking for 48 hours prior to your treatment to minimize swelling and bruising. It is also important to maintain hydrated lips by applying a moisturizing lip balm daily.
- Add Volume to Your Lips
Lip fillers are a great way to add volume to your lips, making them fuller and plumper. They can also be used to soften lines and wrinkles around the mouth, bringing symmetry and balance to your entire face. Many of the most popular dermal fillers for the lips are made from hyaluronic acid, which works by attracting nearby moisture to plump up your lips. The results from a lip filler treatment will last for six months before they need to be replaced.
A common request from clients is to add lip volume to create a symmetrical appearance. This can be especially important if you have an asymmetrical jawline or chin, as larger lips can help balance these areas of your face. However, it is important to find an injector who can add enough volume to bring a natural-looking result without overdoing it.
When it comes to adding volume, an experienced injector will be able to assess how much lip filler is needed for each zone of your lips. They will then inject a precise amount to create the look you want. It is generally best to slowly ease into fuller lips rather than jumping in headfirst, as too much filler can create duck lips and other unattractive effects.
Whether you’re looking to accentuate the corners of your lips, define your lip border or simply make them softer and redder, lip fillers can help you achieve the look you’ve always wanted. You can even use them to soften smoker’s lines and other fine lines and wrinkles that tend to appear around the mouth as you age. This makes them an ideal corrective treatment for clients who have thin lips due to genetics or aging.
- Enhance Your Lip Lines
If your lips are thin and wrinkly, lip fillers can add a subtle boost of volume while smoothing lines. This can give your face more structure and help turn back the clock.
The best fillers for enhancing your lip lines are soft hyaluronic acid fillers, says Dr. Sunder, referring to the Juvederm and Restylane lines as the gold standard. Her favorites are Volbella (Juvederm), Defyne (Allergan) and Silk (Galderma).
With this type of filler, your doctor will mark the areas to be injected and use a small needle to inject the filler into your lips. A topical or local anesthetic is often used to numb the area and ice may be applied to reduce swelling. Once the filler is injected, it immediately creates support for your skin, which minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The hyaluronic acid in the filler also triggers your skin to produce more natural collagen, which further enhances the results of your lip fillers.
Lip fillers can also address the fine vertical lines that form around your mouth over time, which blur and make it hard for lipstick to stay in place. They can also redefine your Cupid’s bow, the attractive heart-shaped crease at the top of some people’s lips that is a hallmark of beauty for many iconic women, including Marilyn Monroe and Taylor Swift.
Most experts Allure interviewed say they can perform lip fillers and consult with clients about their goals during the same visit, though some still prefer a two-appointment process. Some doctors will even perform other injectables, such as BOTOX Cosmetic or DAXXIFY for the neck or jawline or KYBELLA for the submental (“double chin”) area, during the same appointment as lip fillers to provide a more comprehensive enhancement.
- Define Your Lip Border
One of the most subtle yet impactful ways lip fillers can improve a pout is by refining the border of the lips. This adds structure and bolsters the line to help lipstick maintain a crisp, defined appearance, corrects blurring, and improves a “sad” lip look.
This technique uses a soft, fluid filler like Restylane Kysse to inject tiny microdroplets of the filler along your lip border, which defines and accentuates the line between the red lips and the skin of your normal mouth. This not only creates a sharper demarcation between your red lips and the surrounding skin, but it also helps even out asymmetry in your lips for a more symmetrical, youthful appearance.
The Lip Corner Lift is a newer technique that addresses the outer corners of your lips to avert drooping, which can make your face look older. The corner augmentation treatment involves placing filler underneath the skin just below your lips to contour and lift them. This can also reverse a downward tilt of the corners, improving a “sad” or aged lip appearance, and is done on an outpatient basis with local anesthesia.
A well-trained practitioner will not only be able to guide you toward a more balanced, harmonious appearance that reflects the unique beauty of your facial anatomy, but they will also take into account the potential for the filler to migrate beyond the intended areas. This can cause a heavy, unnatural appearance in the philtrum and can even lead to damage of blood vessels and tissue necrosis (which is actually quite rare but still worth noting). Many of the experts Allure spoke with prefer hyaluronic acid-based fillers for these delicate soft-tissue areas because they are natural-looking and easily reversible if needed.
- Enhance Your Profile
Lip fillers can be used to enhance your lip contours and redefine your lips’ shape for a more youthful and symmetrical appearance when viewed from the side. When paired with a surgical procedure such as a lip lift, the results can be dramatic. The Teosyal line of dermal fillers is specially designed for enhancing the lips with injections of hyaluronic acid gel that replenishes volume, smoothes lines and wrinkles, and enhances lip shape and definition.
A light hand with injectables is key to the artistry of lip enhancement. When you choose a highly trained, experienced injector, the results will be natural and balanced. Lip filler treatments require minimal downtime and are a great option for those who want to avoid the permanent effects of surgery.
The right amount of lip filler can transform your face by giving you the appearance of a more youthful and alluring pout. However, too much lip filler can make your lips look overfilled and distorted. To avoid this, it is important to see an experienced injector who can judge how much filler your lips need based on the size of your smile, the shape of your face, and other aesthetic features.
One of the most common myths about lip fillers is that they create big, ballooning lips. While some people can pull this look off, many patients prefer a subtle, natural-looking enhancement. It is also important to remember that lip fillers are not permanent and will need to be topped up at regular intervals to maintain their effect. If you are happy with your results, it is recommended to come in for a touch up every 4-6 months.
