At Chasing Vanity Medi Spa in Grand Rapids, MI, we offer a variety of dermal fillers to address a wide spectrum of cosmetic concerns. From minimizing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles to adding definition to your jawline, dermal fillers can help with a lot of aesthetic issues.
But one of the most popular uses for dermal fillers is lip augmentation. Whether you want to improve the shape of your lips or just increase their overall volume, lip fillers may be able to help bring your vision to life. Keep reading to learn how.
Lip fillers are a dermal filler injection used to add volume and definition to naturally thin lips or lips that have lost volume with age. Although there are many lip fillers out there, we offer what we believe to be two of the best options on the market today; Juvéderm and Restylane.
During the procedure, we inject a clear, gel-like solution into strategically selected points around your lips to naturally increase volume and stimulate your body’s collagen production.
Most lip fillers — including Juvéderm and Restylane — rely on hyaluronic acid for their plumping abilities. Hyaluronic acid is a substance that is found naturally throughout your body. It acts as a natural lubricant for your eyes and joints and does an incredible job at attracting nearby moisture.
When hyaluronic acid is injected into your lips, it pulls in nearby moisture and holds it in place to add subtle yet meaningful volume to your lips.
Before you can decide whether lip fillers are right for you, it’s important to know what kind of benefits they can come with. That’s why we’ve highlighted a few of the most-loved benefits of lip fillers below.
Lip fillers provide a non-surgical alternative to lip augmentation that allows you to improve the appearance of your lips without any incisions, anesthesia, or long wait times. The results of lip fillers continue to improve in the days and weeks after treatment, but some initial results can be seen immediately after the procedure.
Whether you choose to get Juvéderm or Restylane, our highly precise and methodical treatment method allows us to restore volume to your lips in a way that looks natural and organic.
Although the effects of lip fillers are not permanent, they are still a long-lasting solution to thinning lips. The effects of Juvéderm and Restylane lip injections tend to last anywhere from 6 to 12 months.
The effects slowly wear off as your body absorbs the hyaluronic acid in the fillers. Once you notice the results starting to wear off, you can come back in for follow-up treatments to maintain your fuller lips, or you can choose to let the fillers dissolve naturally. If you let the fillers dissolve, your lips will return to their original size and shape.
Everyone’s body absorbs the hyaluronic acid at different rates, which is why the effects seem to last longer for certain people. But no matter which lip filler you decide to go with, you don’t have to worry about weekly or monthly follow-up appointments.
Since lip fillers are non-surgical and minimally invasive, you don’t need to take any downtime after the procedure. Once your treatment is complete, you can return to your normal daily life. This makes it easy to slip in for a quick treatment session between meetings or on your way home from work and then continue about your day.
There are a few things you should avoid immediately after getting lip injections, such as applying makeup to the treated area. But we will discuss all of that with you at your consultation and answer any questions you have about the procedure.
Since dermal fillers are so quick and versatile, many people choose to combine lip augmentation with other procedures to address multiple cosmetic concerns at once. We offer a wide variety of dermal fillers and other treatments that can be used to treat the following:
Make sure to inform us of all the treatments or procedures you’re interested in when you come in for a consultation. This will allow us to create the best possible treatment plan to meet your unique needs.
Hyaluronic acid lip fillers, like the ones we offer, have been studied at length and are in widespread use in medical spas and doctor’s offices around the country. Both Juvéderm and Restylane have been given FDA approval for lip augmentation in adults age 22 and older.
Juvéderm and Restylane are both excellent options for lip injections, but we can’t say for sure which one is right for you without assessing your current condition and discussing your expectations.
That is why it’s important to come in for a consultation so we can review your medical history and make the best treatment recommendations for you.
If you think you might be a good candidate for lip fillers, getting started is simple. All you have to do is schedule your consultation. Call Chasing Vanity Medi Spa today or visit our website to book your first appointment.
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