Natural looking lips filler is  available now that can provide superior results to products available in the past. When administered by a well-trained expert injector, lip injections don’t have to provide bulbous lips that look like they have been worked on. Instead, natural lip fillers make it possible to create results that look realistic as they stave off the signs of aging and provide plumpness and symmetry that some patients may have never had before.

Here are some frequently asked questions about lip injections and natural lip fillers that you may find useful:

How are lip injections performed?

Lip injections can be performed at a doctor’s or dentist’s office or in a spa environment if allowed by law in the state. Each treatment takes only a few minutes and is administered into dermal layers using a tiny needle. There should be almost no pain, but a topical numbing cream, ice, or other topic anesthesia may be applied before treatment. Following lip injections, sites may be tender, red, or even a bit swollen. Bruising or bumpiness at the injection site is also possible. These side effects are usually mild and resolve quickly.

Do today’s natural looking lips filler provide immediate results?

Patients will see the difference immediately after treatment. Injectors usually add just a little more of the dermal filler than they believe the patient needs, however, because some of the hyaluronic acids is absorbed quickly. That means lips may look fuller than expected for a few days. That fullness resolves, however, and the results can last for months. If using Volbella XC, results can last for up to a year. Maintenance injections can help the full, youthful look of the patient stay for as long as they like.

What is Juvéderm Volbella XC?

The most recent addition to the Juvéderm lineup of dermal fillers, Volbella XC is at the top of the class when it comes to natural lip fillers. It contains hyaluronic acid, which supports and smooths the outer dermis. This substance is normally found in the body and is crucial to providing hydration by helping skin cells bind with water. As we age, our bodies naturally generated reduced levels of hyaluronic acid, leading to dryness, laxity and volume loss in the face, hands and other areas that can be restored for up to a year at a time with Volbella XC injections.

What is Restylane?

Restylane is a dermal filler that can be used like Volbella XC for volumizing lips that show fine lines and wrinkles from fat loss. Restylane is different, however, because it allows injectors more control over how dramatic results are. It is also a hyaluronic acid filler that’s ideal for lips. For the large lines around the mouth, the best product may be Restylane Refyne, which provides significant volume definition along with natural flexibility that blends with a patient’s own natural expressions for great results. It’s widely used for a lot of volume restoration while maintaining natural movement ease.

Who is not a candidate for lip injections?

Some dermal fillers have age restrictions. For example, Juvéderm Volbella XC is FDA-approved for use in those age 21 and over. It is only approved for use on the lips and on perioral lines above the upper lip. Other fillers may be used for younger patients and for other purposes. If a patient has had a past adverse reaction to a hyaluronic acid filler, other cosmetic treatments or procedures may be a better match for them.

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