Lip Injections
PLUMP AND RE-SHAPE YOUR POUT WITH INJECTABLES IN THE PHILADELPHIA AREA
Lip injections at the Philadelphia area’s Cross Medical Group are ideal treatments for increasing the volume of the lips or giving the lips a fuller and shapelier appearance. Injectables can add more volume for a plumper pout, give the impression of fullness, better define the Cupid’s bow, and more.
Your lips are affected by aging, just like the rest of the face. In addition to the effects of time, you may also lose volume in the lips due to harmful factors like sun damage and smoking. Genetics also plays a significant role in the look of your lips, with some people having naturally thin lips their entire life. Lip injections can help with all of this.
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Contact Cross Medical Group for more information about lip injections in Philadelphia (215) 561-9100 or Main Line's Villanova (610) 688-9100. You can also send a message online to inquire about a consultation or to request more information.
WHAT ARE LIP INJECTIONS?
There are two primary types of lip injections: fillers and relaxers.
Fillers volumize the lips by introducing small amounts of injectable gel. Many dermal fillers contain a molecule called hyaluronic acid, which is naturally occurring in the body and holds onto water molecules to provide volume and hydration.
Neuromodulators, like BOTOX®, can be used for what is known as a “lip flip.” Unlike facial fillers, no volume is added to the lips with this approach. Instead, the active ingredient in the injectable relaxes the muscle around the mouth, allowing the upper lip to naturally unfurl and create a fuller look.
WHICH FILLERS ARE USED FOR LIP INJECTIONS?
The most popular lip fillers are hyaluronic acid-based options in the Juvederm® and Restylane® collections. There are many different types of lip fillers available, so your treatment can be completely customized to fit your unique goals and concerns.
Lip fillers vary in terms of thickness and how they make your lips look. Juvederm Volbella® is a thin, lightweight filler ideal for subtle enhancement of the lips, while Juvederm® Ultra is a thicker lip filler that is better for those who want bigger, bolder lips. Restylane® Kysse adds fullness to the lips while still maintaining a soft feel, restoring volume to lips that have lost fullness or plumping up lips that are naturally small.
WHO IS A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR LIP INJECTIONS?
The best candidates for lip injections include women and men who are in good health and maintain realistic expectations. If you have an oral infection such as canker sores or cold sores, you may benefit from waiting or choosing a different approach with help from our team.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF LIP INJECTIONS?
Some people choose lip injections to give their lips a more plumped up appearance, but there are also other reasons patients get them. Lip fillers can increase the size of the lips if you want to restore fullness that has been lost due to aging, sharpen the contours of the lips, correct the size and proportion of lips that are asymmetrical, soften wrinkles or fine lines around the mouth, and boost your confidence and self-image. Neuromodulators can be injected into different areas of the lips depending on what the patient wants to address, including a gummy smile.
WHAT HAPPENS DURING AND AFTER LIP INJECTIONS AT CROSS MEDICAL GROUP?
During the lip injection procedure, a topical anesthetic will first be applied to the lips to numb them and ensure that the treatment is as comfortable as possible. A thin needle is used for lip injections, focusing on specific regions of the lips, such as the edges or vermillion border, Cupid’s bow, and corners of the mouth. These lip injection procedures are simple and completed quickly.
Lip fillers add volume that is visible right away in the area where they are injected, while muscle relaxers take a few days to work.
There may be some minor, temporary bruising and swelling after a lip injection treatment. These will quickly go away on their own, and you can also talk to our team about what to do before and after a treatment session to minimize side effects.
Most lip fillers have a lifespan of six to 12 months, while neuromodulators last for three to four months. All lip injection treatments can safely be repeated as desired in order to maintain results.
WHAT ARE SOME OTHER TREATMENTS TO COMPLEMENT LIP INJECTIONS?
Cross Medical Group offers other procedures to enhance facial contours in addition to lip injections. Juvederm® Voluma® is a more robust filler that adds lift and fullness to the cheeks, while Vollure™ smooths wrinkles around nose and mouth, such as nasolabial folds. Restylane® fillers are also used to volumize or add definition to various areas.
SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION
Contact Cross Medical Group to find out more about what’s possible with lip injections in Philadelphia (215) 561-9100 or Main Line's Villanova (610) 688-9100. You can also send a message online to request a consultation.
