Full, balanced lips can be a desirable genetic trait. If you feel like your natural lips don’t match the overall aesthetic of your face, then our team can help. At Park Avenue Medical Spa, we offer a variety of injectable and laser treatments to help you achieve plumper lips and a more beautiful aesthetic. During a consultation, you can learn more about the appropriate options for enhancing your lips without surgery or downtime.
Understanding Lip Augmentation
The lips and mouth are a hallmark of beauty and one of the central focal points of the face. Especially these days, having a plump, supple pout is a beauty ideal. Fillers are a quick treatment that provides the lip augmentation you want without a surgical procedure. Injections usually take about fifteen minutes, and you can be on your way right afterward, going about your day and usual activities.
As the face ages, it loses fat. Lines, wrinkles, creases, and hollows replace youthful fullness. Dermal fillers restore lost facial volume to rejuvenate the appearance. Dermal fillers are a non-surgical facial contouring treatment option. They are in high demand among patients who want to avoid surgery or minimize downtime. Fillers can also maintain, enhance, and extend the results of surgery.
Every woman strives for full, shapely lips, but, unfortunately, few are born with them. Luckily, lip augmentation is a popular, non-surgical or minimally invasive procedure that can turn thin lips into luscious ones with dermal fillers or facial fat transfer. Dermal fillers require no recovery time and provide instant results. Fat transfer is slightly more extensive but offers longer-lasting enhancement. Many women are amazed at how much of a difference plumping their lips can make on the entire face.
Lip augmentation may be appropriate for anyone over the age of 18 who would like to see an improvement in their face or lips.
Types of Lip Fillers and Treatments
Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Fillers
We offer a variety of HA-based lip fillers to give your mouth and lips a beautiful boost. HA (hyaluronic acid) fillers provide hydration and volume to the skin, which is why the lips look so full and pillowy after treatment. HA naturally occurs in the body, and as we age, there is less and less of it. This is what contributes to thinning lips, lines and wrinkles. For older patients, lip fillers replace the missing HA in the skin to provide a full, smooth look.
JUVÉDERM®
JUVÉDERM® is one of the leading brand names in injectable dermal fillers. Our experienced injectors can create natural-looking, subtle results with extensive experience in aesthetics and lip fillers.
Juvederm is a family of fillers that can improve a number of facial concerns. Juvederm Ultra XC and Juvederm Volbella XC fillers have a gel-like consistency that retains water and are especially designed to plump the lips. These fillers help the lips remain full and supple. During your treatment, Juvederm is injected precisely into several points on the lips, then gently massaged in. The instant results?
Juvéderm® Injectable Gel is a safe, effective gel that restores volume to the skin and smoothes away moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. The Juvéderm® gel is made of hyaluronic acid with a smooth consistency, allowing for easy injections and instant, natural-looking results. Topical or injectable anesthesia may be used during this procedure to numb the treatment area and minimize any potential discomfort. This is the only injectable gel created to provide a subtle, natural enhancement to the mid-face, addressing changes in definition that occur over time.
Juvéderm Voluma can help restore more youthful contours by plumping up the area that so often loses volume as part of the aging process. Juvéderm Voluma is not only an effective treatment method, but it is long lasting as well. The active ingredient in Juvéderm Voluma is hyaluronic acid (HA), which is a substance naturally produced within the skin. As we get older, the levels of HA present in the skin begin to decline, resulting in a loss of volume and sunken or sagging cheeks. Juvéderm Voluma integrates into the existing collagen and elastin in the skin tissue to offer greater support and elasticity. Juvéderm Voluma is the latest in the Juvéderm line of dermal fillers.
Restylane®
Restylane® is an FDA-approved dermal filler made of hyaluronic acid that restores volume to the skin, lifting and smoothing out wrinkles and other fine lines. This procedure is most commonly used to treat the nasolabial folds. Since Restylane is made from a natural substance found in the body, no pre-testing is required. Restylane produces results that last 6 months or greater through its unique ability to bind with water and remain in the skin.
Restylane® Kysse is a filler designed specifically to enhance the projection, fullness, and pigmentation of the lips.
Restylane® Lyft is an injectable filler used to soften wrinkles and reduce the appearance of lines and folds for patients unhappy with the effects of aging on their skin. Restylane® Lyft can be used for lines around the lips, mouth, nose and forehead, and is especially effective for the nasolabial folds, which stretch from the nose to the corners of the mouth. Restylane® Lyft injections typically take 30 to 45 minutes to perform, and are administered with a topical anesthetic. Patients can return to regular activities immediately after injections, with no downtime. Results are visible right away and can last for six to nine months, depending on the individual patient's age, skin condition and various other factors.
Restylane® Silk is the first and only FDA-approved product specifically designed for lip enhancement and the smoothing of wrinkles around the mouth. Restylane® Silk is uniquely designed for lip definition and correction of lip lines allowing our expert injectors to create the subtle enhancement you are looking for. Restylane® Silk is made of hyaluronic acid which occurs naturally in youthful skin.
The RHA® Collection
The RHA® Collection is a new collection of fillers made with hyaluronic acid of varying thicknesses.
RHA fillers’ unique formulation works well on dynamic wrinkles. These fillers can smooth lines from facial expressions. RHA is often used to treat stubborn nasolabial folds, the crease that extends from the nose to the mouth.
Belotero®
Belotero® is a soft, supple hyaluronic acid filler. It is ideal for delicate facial areas like around the eyes and mouth.
Other Treatments
LipLase® by Fotona
LipLase® by Fotona is a laser collagen remodeling treatment that doesn’t require injections or downtime. Using laser energy, it stimulates the growth of collagen to provide completely natural volume.
Radiesse®
Radiesse® is a synthetic injectable filler that has been approved by the FDA to reduce moderate to severe wrinkles, folds and creases around the nose and mouth by stimulating the natural production of collagen in the skin. This product is made of microspheres composed of calcium hydroxylapatite within a water-based gel and is made from minerals similar to what makes up our bones. Radiesse® is most effective in reducing the appearance of smile lines, nasolabial folds, marionette lines and other wrinkles around the nose and mouth. We also offer Radiesse® injections for hands. The results of this procedure are visible immediately after the injection and can last for up to a year or even longer.
Sculptra®
Sculptra® is an injectable filler that restores facial fat lost by the effects of lipoatrophy, including sunken cheeks, hollow eyes and other indentations. This filler is injected below the surface of the skin in the areas of fat loss. The Sculptra injection consists of an alpha hydroxyl acid called poly-L-lactic acid, or PLLA. This product is safe, synthetic, biocompatible, biodegradable and long-lasting. The results of Sculptra will appear gradually after a series of injections, which allow for gradual and natural appearing augmentation.
The Lip Augmentation Procedure
During your treatment, your chosen lip filler will be carefully and precisely injected into different areas of your lips. Your lip augmentation will take about 20 minutes. Afterward, you can get right back to your usual activities and routine. You may feel some lumpiness that will resolve in a few days. Your results are instant and the full, beautiful look of your lips can be enjoyed for months.
After a consultation to discuss your aesthetic goals and select which lip filler will be ideal for your augmentation, we will cleanse your lips and the skin in the surrounding area. From there, your chosen lip filler will be carefully and precisely injected into different areas of your lips. Your lip augmentation will take about 20 minutes. Afterward, you can get right back to your usual activities and routine. You may feel some lumpiness that will resolve in a few days. Your results are instant and the full, beautiful look of your lips can be enjoyed for months.
With dermal fillers, you can make an appointment during your lunch break and go straight back to work after. You may experience some slight tenderness, but this can be handled with over-the-counter pain medication. Some patients experience bruising or swelling, but this will disappear after a few days.
Choosing an Injector and Ensuring Safety
Many people think getting a filler is such a minor procedure that it’s something that can be done by someone who is not an expert, but that is definitely not the case. Fillers are precise, carefully-done procedures that should never result in anything but beautiful, outstanding facial enhancements.
For a natural-looking outcome from your filler treatment, choose your injector carefully. Our team is extensively trained in the many options for non-surgical facial rejuvenation. We know how to use the best dermal fillers to smooth wrinkles, volumize the cheeks or lips, and restore a youthful appearance.
Dermal fillers are FDA-approved and safe for use by most patients. Many of the fillers are made from substances found naturally in the body, or synthetically made to mimic natural substances or stimulate collagen production. These fillers are injected directly into the skin of the targeted area to restore volume and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
When a trained injector administers FDA-approved fillers, they are very safe. There are potential risks to every medical treatment, though these are rare with fillers.
Your injector’s skill directly translates to the quality of your filler results. Our lead injector is a trained plastic surgeon with extensive training using dermal fillers. She uses a wide range of fillers, including a few options not commonly found at other practices. Patients receive compassionate care, scientifically backed medical advice, and state-of-the-art treatments in a comfortable office.
Downtime and Longevity of Results
Since fillers are non-surgical, downtime is minimal after this treatment. Most patients return to work the same day. Side effects are minor, well-tolerated, and fade quickly. We’ll provide detailed recovery instructions after your treatment.
The versatility of dermal fillers makes them an ideal treatment for patients who want to minimize downtime while improving facial appearance.
Patients can return to regular activities immediately after injections, with no downtime. Results are visible right away and can last for six to nine months, depending on the individual patient's age, skin condition and various factors.
With dermal fillers, results are instant. Many women are scared that they will have “duck lips,” and it will be evident that they have had work done. However, this should never be the case. Our surgeons will start you off with a small plump, offering a very natural look. Patients can expect to see results for up to one year with dermal fillers and longer for facial fat transfer (as the body does not absorb fat as readily).
How long do dermal fillers last?
Each filler’s longevity can vary, depending on the type of filler, its formulation, the treatment area, and your body’s response. Most fillers need injections every four to six months, but some fillers like Radiesse last longer. Patients often see results for 18 months after Radiesse injections.
Filler Revision
Many patients pursue treatment with dermal fillers, expecting natural-looking results that enhance their beauty and youthfulness. However, the outcome depends on the skill and expertise of the injector. If you underwent dermal filler injections but didn’t get the outcome you had hoped for, filler revision may be ideal for your needs.
Some fillers will break down over time and be absorbed by the body. When carried out by an experienced board-certified oculoplastic surgeon, additional dermal filler injections may be the right option for correcting your concerns. In most cases, patients can achieve their desired changes within a single session. Occasionally, if the original filler was deposited particularly deep within the dermis, additional appointments might become necessary.
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Serving the Westchester Area
Park Avenue Medical Spa is located in Armonk, NY and we are grateful to serve the wonderful communities of Westchester County, NY and Fairfield County, CT, and the surrounding areas. Our team are experts in medical aesthetics and are pleased to offer a wide range of cosmetic and wellness treatments. Schedule your consultation today by calling our office or filling out an online contact form.
Expert Care. Our team at Kállos Medical aesthetics offers effective aesthetic medspa treatments in both Greenwich, CT and New York, NY. Our lead injector, a board-certified plastic surgeon, oversees her skilled team to ensure the highest quality of care. Our mission is to provide personalized aesthetic services in a professional yet welcoming environment.
Your Dermal Fillers in White Plains, NY will be performed in our surgery center located in White Plains, NY.
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