Full lips are often associated with youthfulness and it is not uncommon to see the lips thin as we age.

Cosmetic lip augmentation consists of the enlargement and reshaping of otherwise normal lips to improve their appearance in relation to the patient’s facial structures. This procedure can help Men and women desiring-

• Slightly fuller lips
• Larger, more voluptuous lips
• Lips with enhanced volume and pout
• Correction of asymmetry of lips
• Improvement in the appearance of sagging upper lip
• Correction of wrinkles around the lips

Lip augmentation is a quick, in-office procedure that can produce a marked improvement in your appearance but its effective and safe use requires thorough understanding of facial anatomy and appropriate choice of filler. Augmentation of the lips requires multiple injections to distribute the filler for enhanced lip fullness and to raise or define a cupid’s bow the middle portion of the lip which has the upturn or vermillion border the red part of your lips.

Hyaluronic Acid (Restylane, Juvederm) is a natural substance found in our bodies. It is well suited to plump thin lips and it may also be appropriate for some surface wrinkles around lips. The results may last for 6 months to 1 year depending upon the filler being used and requires a repeat treatment session after that. If you choose not to repeat treatment, your appearance will return to its original condition.

The results of soft tissue augmentation using injectable fillers are apparent immediately. Your initial appearance after treatment with any filler may include mild swelling or bruising, temporary redness or an “over-filled” appearance to the treated area. These conditions can be alleviated with icing and will improve within a matter of hours or just a few days.