Your Journey to Luscious Lips Begins Here
For many people, having full, kissable lips are signs of health, beauty, and youth. As aging causes the lips to thin and lose their definition, many women resort to different methods of retaining or restoring their lips’ plumpness. While makeup can create the illusion of full lips, lip injections like dermal fillers offer a superior way of enhancing the lips that are more effective and long-lasting.
At Burt & Will Plastic Surgery and Dermatology, we offer lip augmentation using lip injections as a part of your overall facial rejuvenation or as a standalone treatment. We use only high quality and genuine dermal fillers, so you can achieve your desired look safely and effectively. Along with plumping the lips, our dermal fillers are also perfect for reducing lip lines caused by smoking, sun damage, or even constant contraction of muscles from years of drinking through straws and bottles. Depending on your individual aesthetic goals, we have a number of dermal fillers available for lip augmentation. We have Juvéderm and Restylane, which are both FDA-approved for the use of increasing lip volume. Patients also have the option of using Restylane Silk and Juvederm Volbella, which are effective for softening and reducing fine lines as well as adding soft, subtle volume to the lips.
Candidates for Lip Injections
In general, individuals who are in good overall health and are non-smokers make a great candidate for this minimally invasive procedure. Additionally, a candidate must not have any of the following:
- Blood-clotting issues
- Lupus
- Oral infections, like herpes
- Diabetes
- Allergy to substances found in the fillers, such as lidocaine
During your consultation, your doctor will ask about your medical history and any medications that may interact with the dermal fillers. She will also ask about your aesthetic goals so she can recommend a treatment plan suitable for you.
Before & After Photos
Explore our before and after gallery to witness the remarkable transformations that have left our clients feeling more confident and beautiful than ever. From subtle enhancements to dramatic makeovers, our gallery showcases the artistry of transformation.
How Lip Injections Are Administered
Lip injections for lip augmentation are a fairly simple, comfortable procedure. As this is an outpatient procedure, this will be done at the doctor’s office—with no downtime required afterwards. Before administering the lip injections, your doctor will apply a topical numbing cream on the targeted area, as the lips are one of the most sensitive areas in the face. If a numbing agent is ineffective, nerve block injections may be given to numb the lips completely.
The doctor will mark the areas of the injection sites, and she will use fine needles to inject dermal fillers into the lips. Following the injections, you may experience some swelling and discomfort, however we will provide some ice packs to ease the discomfort.
Lip injections can do more than give you fuller lips: they also have the benefit of giving patients a more defined smile, as well as revitalizing their overall appearance by upturning the drooping corners of the mouth.
Recovery After Lip Injections
As there is no downtime required, you can return to work immediately after the treatment. You will also see immediate changes in your lips; once they have completely healed, your lips will look and feel naturally plump and voluminous.
Botox Lip Flip
Lip plumping and volume enhancing is one of the most popular uses for dermal fillers. However, not everyone wanting their lips to look fuller necessarily wants, or even needs, fillers to achieve a pouty look. If you are wanting very subtle results, or perhaps to try out a shorter-term option, a lip flip with Botox may be perfect for you!
The Botox lip flip is an excellent alternative if you feel like fillers aren’t your style. This quick, non-surgical, in-office procedure takes only about 10 minutes and the results last up to 3-4 months. As the name implies, the Botox lip flip uses a few quick Botox injections that help the upper lip relax and slightly roll upward. This allows more of the upper lip to be visible appearing more voluminous and defined. It may even help smooth vertical lines around the lips. Most patients will notice results within a few days of treatment, with full effects in about one week.
Botox Lip Flip Candidates
You will likely be happy with a Botox Lip Flip if:
- You would like a subtle, yet more prominent “pout” to you lips.
- You feel your upper lip becomes invisible when you smile.
- You want a less “gummy” smile; when your gums show more than you’d like.
- You want a fuller look without adding additional volume.
- You want more temporary results (3-4 months).
Fillers are a better option for lip enhancement if:
- You are looking for volume in your upper and/or lower lip.
- You want to address more severe vertical lip lines.
- You would like to improve lip symmetry and overall shape.
- You want a longer-lasting treatment to enhance your lips (6-12 months).
Lip Lift
There’s another lip augmentation procedure known as a lip lift. This is a surgical procedure and unlike lip fillers or a Botox lip flip, a lip lift gives permanent results. A lip lift is an in-office procedure that shortens the space between the nose and the top of the lip, known as the “philtrum.” This allows more pink tissue of your lip to be visible making your lips look fuller and more pronounced. It will also increase how much of the upper central teeth are visible when the lips are at rest. A lip lift is a great option for people wanting to add height, rather than volume to their lips.
What is a Lip Lift? How is it Different From a Lip Flip?
A lip lift is a procedure which shortens the length of the upper lip, helping to show more of the red lip by rotating it up. The incision is made in the junction between the nose and upper lip and heals very well long term without a visible scar. The results of a lip lift are long-lasting, meant to be a one-and-done procedure.
In contrast, a lip flip is the use of a neuromodulator such as Botox or Dysport injected at the cupid’s bow to flip the lip up by a couple of millimeters. This injection is meant to show more of the red lip and works best for younger patients looking for the appearance of a little more lip without additional volume like with a lip augmentation procedure. A lip flip is also a temporary result, lasting 3-4 months.
Who Makes a Good Candidate for a Lip Lift?
The best candidates for a lip lift are patients in their 50s and older who have an elongated upper lip. One of the many changes that occur as an individual gets older include the elongation of the upper lip in conjunction with turning in of the upper lip.
Lip Lift Recovery
During the lip lift procedure, a small piece of skin will be removed from the space between the nose and mouth. Sutures will be used to close the incision and you should plan on resting for 24 hours after the procedure. You will want to avoid strenuous activity, smoking, sleeping on your face and opening your mouth too wide while you are recovering. It is also recommended to use a small toothbrush and to keep your lips moisturized.