How Do Lip Fillers Work?

Lip fillers use injectable dermal fillers to enhance your lips’ shape, volume, and definition. Most modern lip fillers use hyaluronic acid (HA), a naturally occurring substance in the body that attracts and retains moisture. When carefully injected into targeted areas of the lips, HA fillers add fullness, smooth fine lines, and create a more balanced, youthful appearance.

Which Lip Filler Is Right for You?

Advanced Plastic Surgery Institute offers a range of trusted hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers from the JUVÉDERM® and Restylane® collections, each designed for specific lip enhancement needs.

JUVÉDERM Fillers

  • Ultra® XC – Adds fullness and plumps lips
  • Ultra® Plus – Provides a more dramatic volume boost
  • VOLBELLA® – Smooths vertical lip lines and enhances lip contour
  • VOLLURE® – Offers subtle, long-lasting volume

Restylane Fillers

  • Silk® – Smooths fine lines and enhances lip shape subtly
  • Restylane-L® – Enhances lip volume and definition
  • Kysse® – Specifically designed for natural-looking, flexible lip movement
  • Refyne® – Adds volume while maintaining natural expression
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Discover Your Ideal Treatment

Explore our med spa services and find your perfect treatment with our interactive treatment planner. From dermal fillers to laser skin rejuvenation, this useful tool will guide you through your options and help you choose the perfect treatment for your aesthetic goals.

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Lip Fillers vs. BOTOX® Lip Flip

A BOTOX lip flip can be an excellent alternative if you want to enhance the appearance of your upper lip without adding volume. This treatment uses small amounts of BOTOX to relax the muscles around the upper lip, subtly exposing more lip surface and reducing a gummy smile.

  • Choose lip fillers for increased volume, shape definition, and long-lasting enhancement.
  • Choose a BOTOX lip flip for a slight lift to the upper lip without added fullness.
  • Combine both treatments for a balanced, natural-looking enhancement.

Your provider can help you choose the best approach to achieve your ideal look. A personalized treatment plan ensures natural, flattering results that enhance your features.

What To Expect From Your Treatment

During your appointment, your provider will assess your lips, discuss your goals, and determine the best options for your needs. The procedure is quick and minimally invasive, typically lasting about 30 minutes.

Key Steps:

  • A topical numbing agent or ice may be applied for comfort, although fillers contain lidocaine, a mild anesthetic, to enhance comfort during treatment.
  • The filler is injected strategically into the lips to achieve the desired shape and volume.
  • Results are visible immediately, with final effects settling within a few days.

Over time, the filler naturally dissolves, allowing you to maintain or adjust your results with follow-up treatments.

Why Choose Advanced Skin Lounge?

When enhancing your natural beauty, you deserve a team and facility that prioritize your unique needs and goals. Here's why Advanced Skin Lounge stands out:

  • Expertise You Can Trust: Our skilled injectors, including a trainer for Allergan—the manufacturer of BOTOX Cosmetic and JUVÉDERM—ensure expert care. As the official med spa of the Miss Arizona Pageant, we deliver exceptional quality.
  • Patient-Centered Approach: We tailor every full face rejuvenation to your unique needs, prioritizing your comfort and satisfaction.
  • State-of-the-Art Techniques: Using advanced products and methods, we help you achieve rejuvenation that aligns with your vision.

With our dedication to innovation, personalized care, and exceptional results, we provide an experience that leaves you feeling confident and revitalized.

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What To Expect After Treatment

Recovery is typically fast and straightforward, with most patients resuming daily activities immediately. Mild swelling and bruising are common and subside within a few days.

Post-Treatment Care:

  • Apply ice packs gently to reduce swelling.
  • Avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol, and excessive heat for 24 hours.
  • Refrain from massaging or pressing on your lips.
  • Wait 24 to 48 hours before kissing to allow the filler to settle properly.

As swelling subsides and the filler settles, your lips will soften into their final shape, giving you a naturally full and balanced look.

What Are the Benefits of Lip Fillers?

After lip fillers, you can look forward to:

  • Fuller, more defined lips
  • Smoother, youthful-looking lips
  • Reduced fine lines around the mouth
  • Improved symmetry for balanced, harmonious lips
  • Results that last up to 18 months, depending on the filler used

Whether you want a subtle boost or a dramatic transformation, the right filler can help you achieve beautifully natural, long-lasting results.

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Our expert team is here to help you achieve your aesthetic goals with customized care and outstanding results. Call our office today at (480) 466-7355 or request a consultationusing the online form.

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