Lip Enhancement

Indications: Patients seeking lip enhancement have several options available. Today, Injectible fillers are most commonly used. The most common reasons patients seek lip enhancement are to plump the lips or to plump the wrinkles that from at the corners of the mouth.

Goals: The goal of the procedure is to give a younger, fuller appearance to the lips. This is accomplished not only by adding volume to the lip, but by plumping and minimizing the wrinkles that form at the corners and around the lips.

Technique: After a local dental block has been placed, the upper and lower lip can be plumped with no discomfort. The corners of the mouth are often successfully treated as well in our more "mature" patients.

Recovery: The injectibles available today, Perlane® or Juvederm®, both result in some mild redness but this can easily be covered with makeup. Ohterwise there is no recovery or downtime associated.

Results: Results are immediate. What you see in the office is what your result will be. This is a tremendous advantage as the patient can participate in the decision to add more or to decide what is enough. Both products last between 9 to 12 months.

Costs: Restylane® and Juvederm® fees are $500.

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