Thin Lips

Simply put, facial fillers are injected into thin lips to add fullness. To boost volume and enhance definition for thin lips at Western Dermatology Consultants, we use hyaluronic acid facial fillers, including Juvederm^® Ultra and Volbella^®, for lip injections. These are two dermal fillers in the Juvederm^® line, specifically formulated by manufacturer Allergan for lip augmentation.
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The Allergan dermal fillers we use for lip injections have hyaluronic acid as their main ingredient. This is a naturally occurring substance that provides moisture, volume, and support where it’s needed in the skin, joints, and other areas of the body. Since your skin produces less hyaluronic acid to maintain hydration as you get older, replacing it addresses the effects caused by its loss.
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Ultra is meant to add a noticeable amount of fullness to thin lips, while Volbella^® is used mainly to soften the appearance of vertical lip lines while providing a relatively subtler boost. Lines, wrinkles, and folds around the mouth may be corrected with Juvederm^® Ultra and Ultra Plus.

The ideal candidates to receive lip injections include those who want a minimally invasive treatment as opposed to surgery to achieve their desired look. Patients who want subtle refinements to the fullness, projection, and shape of the lips may benefit most from fillers. These injections are not recommended for patients with thin lips who want extensive changes to their lip size and shape, or those who are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you don’t require major changes to get fuller lips, then fillers may be your best option.

Here’s a basic guide to what you can expect from lip augmentation with fillers for correcting thin lips.
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Filler treatments for thin lips generally don’t cause much discomfort and are simple and straightforward. These procedures for thin lips are completed in just a few minutes, just like any other facial filler treatment would be. Juvederm^® fillers labeled with an “XC” contain lidocaine, a pain-relieving agent that reduces discomfort both during and after lip injections to improve thin lips.
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Icing or application of a topical numbing agent before lip injections can be provided to further minimize any discomfort, but the treatment sessions are quick (many patients have them performed during a lunch break!) and require little to no downtime.

A quick visit to The Spa @ Western Dermatology Consultants can give thin lips a safe and long-lasting boost by rounding them out with a simple treatment session involving lip injections, the results of which can last up to a year. Since the hyaluronic acid in our fillers is formulated to be nearly identical to the hyaluronic acid naturally produced in our bodies, there is little chance of an allergy or adverse reaction.

Making thin lips plumper really can be that easy, and lip injections can be performed as often as needed to maintain a luscious look, whether you’re reclaiming a youthful roundness or experiencing what it feels and looks like for the first time.

Keep in mind that thin lips may appear a bit overfilled at first due to some initial swelling. Give your lips a few days to “settle” after a treatment session. Then you will be able to see the long-lasting volumization you will enjoy for many months to come.