Lip Augmentation by #xoSarah
As a Nurse Practitioner and Expert Injector, I love the instant confidence boost of lip augmentation! Almost every woman wants a touch more fullness to their lips. Sometimes even more than a touch. One thing is certain: NO one wants a duck lip or fish lip appearance after fillers. Whether you're looking for extra full lips or a subtle pout my focus is on a natural look to the lips after lip augmentation.
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What are Lip Injections?
Lip injections are a procedure where hyaluronic acid—a naturally occurring substance in our bodies—is injected to the lips to address a variety of different goals. The main one is to give them a plump and more youthful appearance. As we age we lose volume and definition of our lips so the main aim of getting lip filler is to restore that volume and the shape that is desired.
Some women love super plump full lips and some don’t really want anyone to know they’ve done anything. There is a lip filler approach for everyone! Everyone's desired outcome can be achieved depending on the product and technique. That’s why I always start each consult with a discussion of your goals. You don’t have to come in and expect to leave with super full lips if that’s not what you’re looking for. For example, if you’re just looking to address wrinkles in the lips and not neccesarily the to increase their size, then are more subtle fillers and techniques that can be used.
Some women love super plump full lips and some don’t really want anyone to know they’ve done anything. There is a lip filler approach for everyone! Everyone's desired outcome can be achieved depending on the product and technique. That’s why I always start each consult with a discussion of your goals. You don’t have to come in and expect to leave with super full lips if that’s not what you’re looking for. For example, if you’re just looking to address wrinkles in the lips and not neccesarily the to increase their size, then are more subtle fillers and techniques that can be used.
I'm here for YOUR goals
Injecting lip fillers can lessen the appearance of the lines and wrinkles, giving the lip a more plump and hydrated look. Personally I’m very big on enhancing the shape of the lip and keeping it well defined and youthful. Some women want super full lips. Some patients want to go big or go home. Everyone wants something slightly different and I always say that lip size is a personal preference. In the consult I like to talk about what kind of look you’re going for. Some people bring "wish pics" and we talk about what is realistic to achieve with your own natural lip shape.
Freshly Filled Lips
Common Lip Goals
People want lip fillers for various reasons. Some women just want a little more shape and definition, some are looking for less lines around their lips, some want a more "hydrated look", some want more volume and plumpness and some want extreme volume and plumpness. Fillers can enhance the shape and structure of your lips. Fillers can even be used to avoid lipstick bleeding, especially in patients who have lines around the mouth. Some people also want to achieve more symmetry than they have naturally. Your goals are my goals!
You Choose: Augmented or Natural Looking Lips
Confidence is a choice, and for your lips, the choice is yours. One vial for natural, Two vials for augmented. It's completely your call. In general, we start with one vial of lip filler and revisit the results in two weeks. If you want more voluptuous lips at that point, then we can add more!
1 vial of Restylane Refyne for a plump look.
Reasons for Lip Augmentation
Here are some of the best reasons why many women get a lip augmentation:
Here are some of the best reasons why many women get a lip augmentation:
- A quick confidence boost
- Avoid lipstick “bleeding”
- Desiring a non-surgical procedure
- Add as much volume as needed
- Enhances the shape and structure of your lips
- Get a natural appearance
- Receive plump lips instantly
- Results are long-lasting (6-12 months in most patients)
Lip Fillers are part of a balanced Aesthetic Plan
Some treatments that complement lip fillers are chin filler and cheek filler. I always want to keep the face in balance and harmonious, so I always make sure to address the different proportions of your face, making sure they work together. The projection of your cheeks and chin should be in proportion with your lips to achieve balance from all angles, not only straight on but also from your profile view.
A Patient Centered Approach to Injections
Initially in our consult we talk about exactly what you’re looking to achieve and discuss the best way to get there. Then we put on a very strong topical numbing cream and you’ll be given ice to apply on top of that, just to make the process as pain-free as possible. You’ll sit for a few minutes while that takes effect and then we begin with injections. I don’t rush. I’m very gentle and go slow to make it as comfortable as possible. I’ll give you updates during the procedure so you can see as we go how everything is coming out. There’s also local anesthesia in the lip filler product, so as we go it continues to become more and more numb. The injection process takes about 15 minutes. Once we’re finished and have achieved your desired result, we apply some gloss and take after photos. I take my time and constantly reassess your lips and the progress during the treatment.
I don't rush. I'm very gentle and go slow to make it as comfortable as possible. "
A vial of restylane can give a nice full pout.
How do I know if I'm a candidate for Lip Fillers?
In my aesthetic world, almost everyone is a candidate for lip fillers! The only criteria that would exclude you would be a history of an allergic reaction to filler (super rare) or if you’ve had a previous silicone or an implant placed in your lips. If you have a history of cold sores we will pretreat you prior to getting filler, but it does not exclude you from treatment.
Is there down time? What's the recovery like?
Downtime varies from patient to patient. You should expect swelling of the lips for the first 48-72 hours. Bruising, lumps bumps, swelling and asymmetry for the first week occasionally lasting up to two weeks in some people. Once you’re past that time, the subtle differences are not super noticeable to others. You can apply makeup within 24 hours of your treatment. It will take a full 2 weeks to see your settled and final outcome. In actuality, a lot of women end up liking their swollen lip appearance so they may come back for more!
Lip fillers improve on your natural shape.
How long does it last?
Typically lip fillers last anywhere from 6-12 months. Everybody metabolizes their filler differently. However, I find that if you’ve been injected multiple times, you tend to build collagen in this area naturally in response to your previous lip filler, and often you can easily go a year between treatments. Sometimes this also means you need less product to achieve the same look as you did previously. This is not true for everyone but it applies to many of my patients.
Do Lip Fillers hurt?
As Dr. Oppenheimer says, “Gentleness in all things.” It’s become my mantra as well. As I mentioned above, I use a topical numbing cream combined with an ice pack to get your lips as numb as possible before treatment. I have a very gentle hand and I move slowly which allows the numbing within the syringe to take effect faster. People tend to do very well and come back for more filler on a regular basis.
I really would be honored to see you for a consult and help you up your selfie game! The consultation process is unique and I take my time to get an idea of what you’re looking for. I explain the treatment in depth. I go over what we can/cannot achieve and what realistic goals are. I make recommendations based on an in depth assessment of your face as a whole and not just your lips. I would love to see you and share my expertise!
- xoSarah
I really would be honored to see you for a consult and help you up your selfie game! The consultation process is unique and I take my time to get an idea of what you’re looking for. I explain the treatment in depth. I go over what we can/cannot achieve and what realistic goals are. I make recommendations based on an in depth assessment of your face as a whole and not just your lips. I would love to see you and share my expertise!
- xoSarah
Fact:
Lip injections last about a year and are a known source of confidence (our motto; see images below).
Lip Filler = Confidence Boost
