Lip enhancement may involve volume, definition or muscle movement. Filler and a lip flip change different things; previous filler may also affect the plan. Begin with the features you want to preserve.
Start with what you want to preserve.
Tell your provider what you like about your lips as well as what you want to change. Discuss how they look when you speak and smile, not only at rest. Reference images can express a preference without becoming a target to copy.
Volume is not the only question.
Ask whether your goal concerns fullness, definition or the way the upper lip moves. Different procedures address different aspects. Adding more product is not automatically the answer to an imbalance.
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The possibilities, considered.
Explore the approaches we may discuss with you. Your assessment determines what suits your concern and goals.
01 / LIP SHAPE & VOLUME
Lip filler
What it is
Lip filler commonly uses hyaluronic acid gel to change the volume or definition of the lips. The aim and amount can differ: some people are exploring shape, others a change in fullness or balance.
How it helps
Hyaluronic acid gel adds volume at selected points. The product and placement affect projection, definition and how the lip feels.
Key treatment details
Lip volume
Border definition
Balance between the lips
Early fullness includes swelling. Judge the appearance after the advised settling period, not in the first hours. Results are temporary and future treatment depends on assessment.
Recovery & what to expect
Recovery to plan for
Allow for temporary swelling, bruising and tenderness. Your provider will explain aftercare and when to assess the settled appearance; an immediate photograph is not the final result.
What to expect
Early fullness includes swelling. Judge the appearance after the advised settling period, not in the first hours. Results are temporary and future treatment depends on assessment.
A lip flip uses botulinum toxin around the upper lip to reduce selected muscle activity. The lip may turn outward slightly, changing how much of it is visible. It does not add the volume of a dermal filler.
How it helps
Reducing activity in part of the muscle around the mouth can change the position of the upper lip. The effect develops after the injection and is temporary.
Key treatment details
Upper-lip position
Lip visibility when smiling
A non-volume approach
Any change is temporary and does not increase the amount of lip tissue. The degree of outward turn and its duration vary.
Recovery & what to expect
Recovery to plan for
Tenderness or bruising may occur. Temporary weakness can affect drinking, pursing the lips or speaking; this tradeoff should be discussed before treatment.
What to expect
Any change is temporary and does not increase the amount of lip tissue. The degree of outward turn and its duration vary.
Hyaluronidase is an enzyme used to break down hyaluronic acid filler. It does not dissolve every filler material, and a concern about appearance does not automatically mean that dissolving is necessary.
How it helps
When appropriate, hyaluronidase is injected into the area of hyaluronic acid filler. The amount and placement depend on the clinical assessment.
Key treatment details
Review of previous HA filler
Unwanted volume or contour
A plan before refilling
The response may be uneven or require further assessment. Dissolving cannot guarantee an exact return to a previous appearance.
Recovery & what to expect
Recovery to plan for
Swelling, bruising and tenderness can follow treatment. Allergic reactions are possible. Your provider will explain what warrants urgent contact.
What to expect
The response may be uneven or require further assessment. Dissolving cannot guarantee an exact return to a previous appearance.
Share previous procedures, reactions and the change you have in mind. Your clinician reviews your history and examines the area before recommending treatment.
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Agree on the scope.
Ask which product or device is proposed, why it fits your goal and what alternatives exist. Confirm the number of visits, recovery arrangements and full estimate.
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Review the response.
Allow the appropriate recovery time before judging the result. Discuss how progress will be recorded and when to review whether further treatment is worthwhile.
Understand the investment.
Compare the same treatment scope. Signature and Reserve offer preferred rates; membership fees and treatment charges are separate.
