Collagen for Youthful Lips
These days, wanting sexy, pouty lips like Angelina Jolie is achievable without a complicated surgical procedure, and many patients are opting for lip injections along with other cosmetic procedures. During an in-office visit with your plastic surgeon, you can fill out thin lips with a collagen stimulator that signals the skin to produce more collagen. Lip injections, using fillers like Juvederm, Restylane or Radiesse, can even balance out the face and increase the volume of the lips for a young, radiant look.
What should I expect in the procedure?
Your doctor will determine where to administer the injections after consulting with you on your desired look. The fillers will then be injected directly under the skin for a local effect that you will be able to see immediately. The entire procedure is typically 10 minutes long with minimal discomfort, redness and swelling, and recovery time from lip injections is minimal. Should you have significant discomfort or swelling in the days following the procedure, contact your plastic surgeon.
Your doctor will determine where to administer the injections after consulting with you on your desired look. The fillers will then be injected directly under the skin for a local effect that you will be able to see immediately. The entire procedure is typically 10 minutes long with minimal discomfort, redness and swelling, and recovery time from lip injections is minimal. Should you have significant discomfort or swelling in the days following the procedure, contact your plastic surgeon.
How long do the results last?
Your doctor will create a customized plan for lip injections to fit the desire of your look. Patients can expect lip injections to last from 6 to 18 months.
Your doctor will create a customized plan for lip injections to fit the desire of your look. Patients can expect lip injections to last from 6 to 18 months.
To learn more about lip enhancement procedures, including options for fillers and other injectables, contact Dr. Stevens for a consultation.
Dr. Leslie H. Stevens is a board certified plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills and co-director of the renowned Lasky Clinic, known for its extensive celebrity clientele. Dr. Stevens specializes in facelifts, eye lifts, breast augmentation, tummy tucks, labiaplasty, liposuction and body contouring. His practice is located in the Los Angeles area at the Lasky Clinic in Beverly Hills.
