Lip Enhancement Services:
As we age, our lips tend to droop
and become thin. The red portion
of the lip and the border lose their
fullness and voluptuous shape. Any
woman desiring bigger lips can gain
some benefit from lip augmentation.
Those who have thinning lips and loss
of a definable lip border secondary
to the aging process will greatly
appreciate the ability of filler to replace
what was once there.
Treatment Options
There are many treatment options,
both temporary and permanent, to
consider. Dr. Friedrichs uses filler
products derived from hyaluronic
acid (HA) such as Restylane® or
Juvéderm® to augment the lips.
HA is a naturally occurring building
block of skin and as we age the level
of HA in our body depletes. Filler
lip enhancement takes only a few
minutes to perform and provides
long lasting, natural results.
What to Expect
- Dr. Friedrichs will conduct a
complete medical history and
evaluation of the lips during
your consultation.
- Patients on blood thinners
such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or
fish oil may want to consider
stopping these medications for
one to two weeks before their
treatment if it is approved by their primary physician. These products may result in more bruising, and although the bruises will resolve in a week, it can be an unnecessary burden.
- Prior to injection, the lips may
be numbed by an anesthetic.
- Injections are then performed
with Restylane® or Juvéderm®.
- You may be given an ice pack
to help minimize swelling.
After Care
Following treatment, the lips are
numb and usually feel bigger than
they actually are. Lip balm can
keep lips from drying out. Most
people go home that evening and
comment that their lips are tender,
but not significantly enough
to interfere with their routine. If
a bruise occurs, which is more
likely for those on blood thinners,
cover up makeup may be necessary.
Most people enjoy the
benefits of their enhanced lips for
six to nine months. Occasionally,
some people metabolize the product
faster. How long it will last
for an individual is difficult to predict,
but overall satisfaction from
this procedure is very high for
just about everyone.
Facial Filler Lip Enhancement
Are you interested in lip enhancement?
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Friedrichs to find out if lip enhancement
is right for you.
DeKalb Clinic - Dermatology
815 758-8671, Ext. 3100
www.dekalbclinic.com
