Lip Augmentation Austin, TX

Restylane is an injectable filler made of hyaluronic acid. It can be used to enhance the lips and to treat facial wrinkles and folds, providing results that last an average of six months.

Juvéderm is another dermal injection made of hyaluronic acid, which can be used to enhance the lips. Juvéderm is also commonly used to treat facial wrinkles, acne scars, and other facial imperfections. Results typically last six months or longer.

RHA dermal fillers are an injectable hyaluronic acid used to fill in unwanted wrinkles and help correct shadows and facial contour deficiencies in areas of volume loss. They may be utilized to provide lip augmentation and shape enhancement.

There is not a one size fits all lip filler, as this depends heavily on the patient’s underlying anatomy, goals of treatment and injector preferences. When injected properly, many hyaluronic acid fillers can provide exceptional results. Seeing an experienced injector within a facial plastic surgery practice will provide the best advice on which filler will be most appropriate for you.

The consultation prior to surgical or nonsurgical lip enhancement includes a full facial analysis to determine the best approach to the procedure. At this time, the doctor and patient can also discuss additional procedures that may accompany the lip augmentation, such as dermal fillers, BOTOX® injections, or other facial volumizing treatments such as chin or cheek augmentation.

The procedure site varies and is dependent upon whether a patient opts to undergo lip injections or lip lift procedure. Lip fillers are administered during an office visit, while lip lifting is performed in our accredited outpatient surgery center, located within the Buckingham Center.

Lip injectables are often performed with a topical numbing agent or local anesthetic. A lip lift, on the other hand, requires local anesthesia with or without sedation.

The length of the procedure depends on which method of Lip Enhancement the patient chooses. Injectables can be expected to take thirty minutes or more, whereas a lip lift may take 60 to 90 minutes or longer to perform.

The amount of pain the patient experiences varies according to which method of lip enhancement they decide to undergo. Injectables usually result in only minor pain or discomfort, while a surgical lip lift is expected to be slightly more painful. It is an option to prescribe pain medication in this case, if necessary.

The length and course of a patient’s recovery after undergoing lip enhancement depends on whether he or she selected the method of injectable fillers or a surgical procedure. After receiving injectables, recovery is often very minimal, and patients can often resume their normal schedule immediately afterward, albeit with some bruising and swelling with minor discomfort. A lip lift, on the other hand, should be expected to result in a longer healing period, where patients are likely to return to normal activities after a week or so. Regardless of which method one chooses, patients may experience some obvious inflammation and discoloration after the procedure, lasting for about a week or longer.

Any surface sutures are usually removed within a week. While dissolvable stitches may be used, they may also be removed depending on patient circumstances.

Injectables result in temporary effects that can be maintained with repeated injections about every 6 to 9 months. A surgical lip lift is a permanent procedure that results in long lasting improvement to the upper lip.