There are many products available that can enhance lip volume and even make your lips look more contoured, but none deliver results that look and feel as real as dermal fillers. At North State Plastic Surgery Associates in Chico, CA, we offer treatments with the JUVÉDERM Collection fillers to treat virtually every face, including the lips, for those who want to enhance lip volume and improve lip contours.
How Does JUVÉDERM Enhance Lip Volume and Contour?
There are fillers from the JUVÉDERM Collection specifically formulated for lip enhancement and augmentation. While most people know that lip fillers increase the size of the lips, they may not realize that these fillers can also contour them to make them more proportional or aesthetically pleasing. Fillers from JUVÉDERM designed to augment the lips contain very small hyaluronic acid particles that resemble the ones the body produces naturally.
Injecting this smooth gel into the lips adds natural-looking volume to the area. Since the lip filler formula is so delicate, it can naturally contour the lips by enhancing the border, the cupid’s bow, or correcting asymmetry. Once injected into the lips, the gel formula will settle exactly where it’s been administered, and you’ll achieve enhanced lip volume and improved lip contours.
Is the Treatment Process Comfortable?
One of the benefits of this line of dermal fillers is that each contains lidocaine. Lidocaine is a numbing ingredient, and its inclusion in the formula helps ensure a comfortable injection experience. Plus, our injectors are skilled in administering dermal fillers, especially in sensitive areas like the lips. You can rest assured that we’ll take every step possible to ensure you remain comfortable during the injection process.
How Long Will the Results Last?
After you undergo a lip filler treatment, your results will last six months to one year. It all depends on how quickly your body metabolizes the ingredients in the filler. You can’t change how quickly your body processes the filler ingredients, and since the lips are a highly mobile area, you may need a follow-up treatment within six to 12 months of your initial injections.
We can give you a better idea of how long you can expect your results to last at your initial appointment so you can plan accordingly.
How Many Treatments Will I Need?
Most patients only need one treatment to achieve their ideal results. Our injectors are efficient and pay careful attention to detail when administering injections. We aim to help you achieve your desired results after a single appointment.
You’ll only need one to two treatments yearly to maintain fuller lips long-term. As soon as your results wear off, you can schedule a follow-up treatment, and the right amount of product will be re-injected back into your lips so you can maintain your desired appearance.
When Will I See the Results?
One of the benefits of dermal fillers is that you’ll see immediate results. As soon as your appointment is over, you can look in a mirror and see visible improvements in lip volume and contour. Your final results will take approximately a week to appear since it will take time for the filler to settle and the injection sites to heal. The best results are visible within 30 days of treatment.
Is There Downtime?
After your appointment, you can resume all your normal daily activities. However, you will need to be mindful of the injection sites and avoid certain activities and environments to promote quick healing and the best results. We advise patients to avoid hot environments that increase blood pressure or body temperature and avoid strenuous workouts for 24 hours.
It’s also important that you avoid touching the injection sites and anything that could put pressure on the area and cause the filler to migrate into an undesirable location. You will also need to temporarily avoid blood-thinning supplements, certain medications, and alcohol consumption for a few days after your treatment for the quickest recovery.
Am I a Good Candidate?
If you want fuller lips to achieve your ideal facial aesthetics, reverse how aging has caused your lips to thin, or address other lip imperfections, you may be the perfect candidate for a customized lip filler treatment plan. Ideal candidates should be in good health and not have any allergies to the ingredients in their chosen filler. Ideal candidates should also understand that the results are temporary and that follow-up treatments are necessary once those results wear off.
Patients should also have realistic expectations about the treatments and the results. If you’re unsure whether a lip filler from the JUVÉDERM Collection is right for you, get in touch. An initial consultation is the time to give you more details, answer your questions, and confirm your treatment eligibility.
Achieve the Lips You’ve Always Wanted
Beautiful, voluminous, and natural-looking lips are within your reach, and you don’t have to rely on a temporary plumping device or lipgloss to achieve them. We can choose the right filler from the JUVÉDERM Collection to help you achieve the lips you’ve always wanted but may not have been born with. Contact us at North State Plastic Surgery in Chico, CA, to schedule your initial consultation.