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Lip Contouring
Many women desire more sensual or voluptuous lips. Additionally, many women and a growing number of men are looking for more lip definition. In either case, advanced dermal fillers (sometimes in combination with BOTOX® are the leading option for non-surgical lip enhancement. Most medical professionals choose soft hyaluronic acid fillers like Juvederm®, Restylane® or Perlane® for lip enhancement procedures. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally-occurring substance found in the body that provides the skin with volume and hydration, providing a nice, natural lip enhancement. Lip Definition While some individuals are born with less-defined lips, many other individuals lose definition over the years, as the lips and nasal philtrum (the ridge area between the nose and lips) tend to flatten out. Even individuals who do not want plump, voluptuous lips can make subtle, yet definitive changes in their appearance by adding definition to the ridges of the lips and nasal philtrum. To regain definition, medical practitioners will generally place advanced dermal fillers into the vermilion borders of the lips and perhaps into the ridges of the
In addition to dermal fillers, BOTOX® may be used to help roll the lips outward. BOTOX® placement can help add definition and make thinner, flatter lips look more appealing. BOTOX® is usually placed at or slightly above the upper vermilion border and at the lower vermilion border. Dermal fillers and BOTOX® also help with lines and lipstick bleeding around the lips and mouth. FOLLOW THIS LINK TO RECEIVE A SPECIAL DISCOUNT ON YOUR NON SURGICAL LIP DEFINITION PROCEDURE Lip Volume To make lips more voluptuous, healthcare professionals will use a variety of techniques, depending
If the lips need more definition, then the medical practitioner will likely perform some or all of the procedures discussed in the Lip Definition segment above. In a few instances, these procedures may be all that is necessary to give the lips a more sensuous look. Sometimes, however, medical practitioners will not place dermal fillers in the upper vermilion border because the dermal filler can weigh down the upper lip and pull it down (when the intent is to essentially roll the lip up and
To add volume to the lips, healthcare professionals will most often place dermal fillers such as Juvederm® Ultra Plus or Perlane® on the inside of the upper and lower lips, or mucosa. This augmentation procedure not only bulks the lips, but can moderately elongate the lips – a further benefit for those whose mouth area has become puckered. Some patients want their lips to look more fleshy or pouty. In these instances, medical practitioners will usually place a
The lips, perhaps more than any other facial feature, are an area where the medical practitioner’s artistry comes into play. It is advisable to select a medical professional who has performed at least hundreds of dermal filler procedures because techniques are often refined over time. A medical practitioner who is more experienced in these procedures will be far more likely to achieve better, more pleasing and enduring results, which means you are getting more for your money. We have determined a number of medical practitioners nationally who have extensive experience or training with dermal filler medical procedures. To see a list of experienced healthcare professionals in your area, or to receive a special discount on your procedure, click here. FOLLOW THIS LINK TO RECEIVE A SPECIAL DISCOUNT ON YOUR NON SURGICAL LIP ENHANCEMENT PROCEDURE Featured Healthcare Professionals:
Steven Bloch, MD, Chicago, IL ~ Thomas Kaniff, MD, Sacramento, CA Stephen Mandy, MD, Miami, FL ~ Brock Ridenour, MD, St Louis, MO Rebecca Fitzgerald, MD, LA, CA ~ Mark Berkowitz, MD, Detroit, MI Laura Skellchock, MD, Boca Raton, FL ~ Theda Kontis, MD, Baltimore, MD Catherine Winslow, MD, Indianapolis, IN ~ Barry DiBernardo, MD, Montclair, NJ Other Resources: Liquid Face Lift Association – American Society of Plastic Surgeons statistics |
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