Lip Filler at Bella Medspa
LIP FILLER
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One of the primary concerns aesthetic professionals hear from their clients is worry over their lips’ shape, size, and tone. Genetics, age, and overall health collectively determine the contour and volume of your lips, but you can transform their appearance with a lip filler procedure.
Today, you can safely and effectively plump your lips using fillers. These injectables are designed to rapidly resize and reshape your lips with minimal downtime or discomfort.
Whether you’ve always been dissatisfied with the shape of your lips or you’ve noticed some recent volume loss or asymmetry, aesthetic professionals like those at Bella Medspa can tailor your lip filler treatment to your needs and goals. Fillers are a safe and reliable way to revitalize your overall appearance and boost your self-esteem.
Among The Top 3% Of Providers In The Country
Bella Medspa is an Allergan-certified Alle provider of Botox, Juvederm, and Latisse. What does that mean? It means that we’re among the top 3% of providers in the United States. Thanks to our high volume of clients, our injectors are among the most experienced specialists working today. As a top provider, Bella Medspa has been selected as an Allergan Alle provider. Allergan Alle is a program that offers clients discounts and rebates on Allergan products.
What are Lip Fillers?
Lip fillers are a special type of dermal filler used to add volume and shape to your lips. Sometimes called lip injections, lip fillers are injected directly into the lip with fine needles.
The first injectable fillers entered the aesthetic field in 2000. Since then, scientific advances have led to products that inject filler smoothly and efficiently and require minimal recovery. Fillers are minimally invasive procedures that can be completed during a brief office visit.
You can achieve visible and long-lasting lip enhancement with fillers thanks to their ability to plump lips, smooth lines around the mouth, and create facial symmetry.
Types of Lip Fillers
Researchers have developed different types of lip fillers suited to people in various situations. Finding the best lip filler will require an honest discussion with your provider about your aesthetic goals, medical history, and lifestyle.
Juvederm Lip Fillers
Developed by Allergan, Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid gel filler. The naturally occurring substance used in the injectable draws water molecules toward the filler, volumizing the lips.
This filler can create a subtly reshaped or plumped lip because, during the procedure, the provider massages the lip to distribute the injectable evenly and target the areas you want to accentuate.
Juvederm Ultra is another popular lip filler. One of its greatest advantages is its longevity. The product uses slightly larger molecules of acid than other fillers, so it takes your body longer to absorb the hyaluronic acid in it.
Juvederm fillers also contain a widely-used anesthetic that reduces the discomfort caused by the injection. In addition, since your body absorbs the acid over time, your reshaped lips will fade if you’re dissatisfied with the results. However, Juvederm’s reasonable cost makes it easy to maintain your new appearance if you’re satisfied with your initial results.
Restylane Kysse Lip Fillers
Developers crafted Restylane Kysse lip fillers so that patients could address both their lips’ appearance and their texture. Kysse injections are uniquely suited to smooth lips‘ surface, thus eliminating wrinkles. Its main ingredient is hyaluronic acid, making the injections safe and effective.
The patented gel technology in Kysse fillers ensures that your enhanced lips move naturally after your treatment. The Kysse injections also restore your lips’ natural elasticity, giving them their youthful resilience and bounce.
The Kysse filler can be injected directly into the lip or around the lip line to smooth wrinkles in the skin alongside the mouth. Depending on your goals, you may be able to achieve the same or similar results as other fillers with a smaller dose of Kysse.
Other Hyaluronic Acid Lip Fillers
Hyaluronic acid lip injections are the preferred filler on the market because they are highly safe and effective. Providers have used them long enough to perfect their administration techniques, allowing patients to achieve consistently satisfactory outcomes.
Russian lip fillers differ from other injections in terms of the way in which they‘re administered. With these hyaluronic acid fillers, the provider makes several smaller injections across the lips rather than a single large injection.
This allows them to accentuate the shape of the patient’s lips and focus on their lip height and Cupid’s bow, or the dip in the center of the upper lip.
Benefits of Lip Injections
Environmental exposure and aging lead to the natural breakdown of the tissue that gives your lips their appearance. Even if you live a healthy lifestyle, there is no way to reverse this natural loss of collagen and supportive tissue. Lip augmentation’s primary benefit is the creation or restoration of lip volume and shape.
Lip filler injections can provide a confidence boost by restoring your youthful glow. Enhanced lips can compliment your smile and brighten your face. These injections also provide highly consistent results.
Biochemistry and anatomical insights have informed researchers’ development of these fillers. An experienced injector such as those at Bella Medspa can help you achieve your ideal lips.
Are Lip Fillers Safe?
Yes. The fillers used by modern practitioners are well-regulated and FDA-approved for lip augmentation. They have been studied for years and have passed rigorous safety tests.
Hyaluronic acid, the primary ingredient in modern lip fillers, is a naturally-occurring sugar that safely breaks down over time. Moreover, lip filler procedures are now well-established and use very fine needles.
Lip Filler Side Effects
Every cosmetic procedure involves some side effects. But as long as you undergo treatment with a qualified provider such as Bella Medspa, your risk of experiencing severe side effects will be minimal.
The most common side effects of lip fillers are temporary redness, lip swelling, mild bruising at the injection site(s), and temporary bumps or lumps. These effects are generally mild and typically subside within two days.
In rare cases, numb or blue lips, persistent swelling, vision changes, and can occur. These reactions always require immediate medical attention. They are almost always the byproduct of unsafe injections made by unqualified providers.
Lip Filler Migration
In rare cases, the injectable can move out of the lips and into another body part, typically the nose. Lip filler migration is almost always the result of faulty injection administration by an untrained practitioner.
Lip Filler Swelling Stages
The lip filler healing process is typically completed within two weeks. It’s essential to plan your lip filler placement around upcoming events to ensure that you have time to recover and that your results can fully emerge.
Day 0
Prior to your treatment, your provider will numb your lips with a numbing cream. The filler will probably contain its own built-in anesthetic as well. There is usually no pain during or immediately following the injection. Post-procedure pain usually dissipates within 12 to 24 hours.
The injection will cause some inflammation, which can lead to swelling. Depending on how your body responds, the swelling can be asymmetrical and uneven. But don’t worry–this initial appearance will not indicate how your lips will look once you finish your recovery.
Day 1
Upper lip swelling will be the worst on the first morning after your treatment. It is the body’s normal response to trauma. Your lips will protrude and feel extremely tender. The swelling is an expected part of the process as your lips recover from the injection. Be advised that it may temporarily impair your ability to eat and drink.
Day 2
Lip filler bruising will first appear on the second day, and inflammation will continue. Your lips will remain tender. This bruising will indicate that the healing process is underway. Lip filler bumps are likely to appear as well, but not everyone experiences them.
Day 4
The fourth day is often the turning point as your inflammation begins to fade and your lip tenderness wanes. Your lips will still protrude, but they will be less noticeable. Some individuals experience purple bruising after lip fillers. You should contact your provider if you experience significant pain, numbness, or extensive swelling at this phase.
One Week
Your final results will begin appearing at the one-week mark. At this point, your post-procedure swelling will continue to subside as your reshaped lips emerge. Many people report full symptom resolution as they progress into the second week following their procedure.
4 Weeks
After four full weeks, you should be able to view your final results. By this point, you should not be experiencing any kind of pain or side effects. Based on your results, you may discuss supplemental injections with your provider.
How Much are Lip Fillers?
Your location, your provider’s level of expertise, the dosage you need to achieve your desired results, and the type of provider you visit will determine the final cost of your lip filler treatment. Highly skilled providers in large metropolitan areas will charge higher rates than their rural counterparts.
The average cost of lip fillers is approximately $800. Still, the only way to determine your individual cost is through a consultation with a provider. A licensed provider like Bella Medspa can recommend the best type of injection for you and discuss its cost.
How Long Do Lip Fillers Last?
Your location, your provider’s level of expertise, the dosage you need to achieve your desired re
On average, lip fillers last 12 to 18 months. Your body naturally breaks down and absorbs the hyaluronic acid over time, causing the filler to fade away. Your age, health, and metabolism will determine the longevity of your results. Generally, younger and healthier people with higher metabolic rates absorb the substance faster.
In addition, your dosage and genetics will influence how long your lips remain augmented. While fillers are temporary, your response to them will determine whether your provider can replicate your results with the same product, or whether they‘ll need to select a different one for your follow-up injections.
Lip Filler Aftercare
It’s crucial that you follow all of your provider’s aftercare instructions. They will probably advise you to avoid exercise and strenuous activity for 24 hours after your treatment. You should also stay hydrated to fuel your healing process.
Do not apply lipstick, chapstick, or balms to your lips for at least 24 hours after your treatment. Although the needles used for these injections are small, they still open pathways for germs. Remain vigilant for fever, intense pain, or discharge from the injection sites. These symptoms may indicate infection.
Applying ice packs for up to 10 minutes at a time during the initial recovery can help you manage pain and inflammation. You must avoid puckering your lips, drinking with straws, and kissing during recovery to ensure that your filler remains in place.
Once you recover, try to maintain a healthy lifestyle to extend the longevity of your lip fillers. Smoking harms the lips and can accelerate the collagen loss that contributes to their thinness. Quitting will extend your enhancement’s lifespan.
sults, and the type of provider you visit will determine the final cost of your lip filler treatment. Highly skilled providers in large metropolitan areas will charge higher rates than their rural counterparts.
The average cost of lip fillers is approximately $800. Still, the only way to determine your individual cost is through a consultation with a provider. A licensed provider like Bella Medspa can recommend the best type of injection for you and discuss its cost.
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All medical services are overseen by our medical director, Dr. Appel who has over 15 years experienced in medical aesthetics field.
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LIP INJECTIONS BEFORE & AFTER
Lip fillers can bring about pronounced yet subtle transformations. The following photographs show how fillers can rejuvenate one’s appearance.
Lip Injections FAQ
Any product injected beneath the skin to alter your appearance is considered a dermal filler. These injectables accentuate facial contours, correct facial creases, erase wrinkles, and diminish the appearance of scars.
Lip fillers are a unique type of dermal filler used to plump up patients’ lips. Licensed providers exclusively use FDA-approved products for lip enhancement procedures.
Hyaluronic fillers are natural lip injections made from a substance the body naturally produces. They create size and shape by drawing water to the treatment area.
The best way to achieve a natural-looking lip enhancement is by seeing an experienced provider like Bella Medspa. We have the clinical skill necessary to execute your treatment safely and effectively.
The primary ingredient of the most commonly used fillers is hyaluronic acid. Most products include a small amount of Lidocaine, a widely used anesthetic, to limit pain during the procedure. Fillers also contain small amounts of other substances designed to help them last longer in your body.
Typically, there is some swelling and bruising after lip filler procedures. Swelling and bruising are natural and expected parts of the healing process that result from inflammation and micro-trauma caused by the injection. However, due to the effectiveness of modern fillers and the size of the needles used, many people experience near-immediate results and relatively rapid resolution of their swelling and bruising.
Your final recovery time will depend on your health, the amount of filler injected into your lips, and your underlying anatomy. Typically, patients’ lips completely heal within one week. Final results almost always materialize within two weeks.
Generally, you should wait for at least three days after your treatment to kiss. Due to the swelling and discomfort, kissing may be too uncomfortable until then anyway. Kissing can also impede your recovery by pressurizing your lips and creating an avenue for infection.
Most people report mild discomfort during lip filler procedures. Your provider will numb your lips to minimize discomfort during the injection, and your filler will likely contain its own numbing agent.
Pain and discomfort in the first few days of recovery are common for almost every patient. The intermittent use of ice packs can help you manage your symptoms. Post-treatment pain typically begins subsiding by the second day of recovery and continues to subside as swelling and inflammation wane.
Fillers have not been studied in pregnant women, so they are not approved by the FDA. It’s important to be forthcoming with your provider during your consultation if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant soon.
Some patients choose collagen injections to plump their lips. Those results are permanent, but their appearance isn’t as predictable as hyaluronic acid fillers. As such, many providers no longer consider them a viable procedure.
Fat or tissue grafts are other alternatives to lip fillers. They can create fuller lips, but they necessitate surgery to extract and sterilize fat or tissue from your body before injecting it into your lips. They are also more costly than fillers, and their recovery time is longer.
You may have also heard of needleless lip fillers. When providers administer them, they use a high-pressure pen-like device to force hyaluronic acid into the lip without a syringe. This type of product is new and not yet FDA-approved. In fact, the FDA has issued guidance warning individuals against it due to its high risk of permanent lip damage, nerve injury, and infection.
A needleless lip filler is likely only available over-the-counter, through the internet, or from a salon. Only unlicensed providers who lack proper training will offer needleless fillers.
Men are viable candidates for all of the aforementioned hyaluronic fillers. These products have FDA approval for any individual over 21 years old.
Anna Faris, Kylie Jenner, Jessica Simpson, Chrissy Teigen, and Keira Knightly are all prominent celebrities who have received lip fillers and discussed them publicly.
The best way to find dermal fillers near you is to research medspas and providers in your area.
Ask your prospective providers about their credentials and history of administering lip fillers. Experienced professionals such as those at Bella Medspa will provide the best insights about the results you can achieve and the risks you should be aware of.
