Lip Filler
Cosmetic Injectables
General Overview of the Treatment Process:
Free Consultation:
Before undergoing the procedure, you'll have a consultation with our qualified injector. She will assess your face, discuss your desired outcomes, and address any concerns or questions you may have.
Telemedicine Visit:
Our injector will provide a link to access your video call with our medical practitioner to complete a virtual exam. The medical exam will confirm this treatment is suitable for you. You will not need to repeat this visit for additional treatments for one calendar year.
Injection Process:
Our injector will clean and numb the treatment area if needed. She will carefully inject small amounts of the chosen product into specific areas of the face, focusing on the desired enhancement.
Recovery and Results:
After the treatment, you may experience some mild swelling, redness, or bruising, which is normal and typically resolves within a few days. The filler treatments are visible immediately. Tox treatments can take 1-2 weeks to develop. The longevity of the results varies by the type of treatment you are receiving, after which maintenance treatments will be needed.
Lip fillers are injections that add volume to your lips. They’re a type of dermal filler!
Lip fillers consist of synthetic hyaluronic acid (HA)-HA is a natural substance in your body. There are many different brands of lip fillers, including Juvederm® and Restylane®.
Many people who get lip fillers want to increase the size of their lips; You might want to enlarge the size of your lips for many reasons, including:
Restoring a previous lip size: As you age, your lips may get smaller or thinner, your philtrum (the groove between your upper lip and septum) may get longer and flatter and the distance between the corners of your mouth (intercommissural distance) may increase.
Correcting the shape of your lips: It’s common for your lips to be different sizes or shapes (asymmetrical).
Smoothing wrinkles: When you smile or laugh, wrinkles sometimes develop on the sides of your mouth.
Boosting confidence: Lip fillers can help improve your self-esteem and body image.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lip Filler
About The Procedure
Why do I have to do a Telemedicine visit?
Under Texas Medical Board guidelines Lip Fillers must be prescribed by a Doctor or Nurse Practitioner. All Injectors must be supervised by a licensed Medical Director. The one-time medical exam is $35 and is good for one year. You do not have to see the Doctor/NP every visit, just on the initial visit.
What happens during the procedure?
During a lip filler procedure, your Injector will apply a topical anesthetic to your lips. The topical anesthetic will numb your lips to make the process as comfortable as possible. The numbing cream consists of lidocaine. About 15 to 30 minutes later, your lips should be numb.
Your Injector will then use a thin needle to inject lip filler into any or all parts of your lips, including the edges of your lips (vermillion border), the curve in the center of your upper lip (Cupid’s bow) and close to your oral commissures (corners of your mouth). After the procedure is complete, your injector may gently massage your lips so that they absorb the filler.
Your injector will monitor you for up to 15 minutes to ensure you don’t experience any side effects, including dizziness, nausea, or substantial bleeding. A local anesthetic won’t make you tired or groggy, so you can drive yourself home.
Is there any pain or swelling?
Some individuals have reported side effects like pain, swelling, or bruising at injection sites
You may feel a mild pinching sensation and your eyes may water. Your lips may be swollen, sensitive, and bruised after the procedure. The swelling usually goes away after 24 to 48 hours, but it may take up to a week.
How long does lip filler last?
Lip fillers typically last 12 to 18 months. However, it depends on your age and how fast your body breaks down calories into energy (metabolism). Lip fillers don’t last as long in individuals with extremely active metabolisms (like athletes) however it will last at minimum 6 months.
Are there any serious risks?
Getting lip fillers poses some risks, including:
Bleeding and pain at the injection sites.
Cold sore reactivation.
Discoloration or tenderness.
Infection.
Vascular occlusion which can occur if lip filler is injected into or around an artery.
Your lips may be of different sizes (asymmetry).
The lip filler may migrate into other areas of your face, usually toward the nose
It is best to get a medical exam from a licensed provider and go to an injector that is trained.
Price
What can I expect to pay for lip filler?
Austin area data shows that lip fillers using Juvederm and Restylane typically start at about $600 per syringe. Ask your Injector about promotions or discounts!