Over the past decade, lip augmentation has become a widely popular trend. With a 97% WORTH IT rating on Realself.com, more and more clients are looking for subtle tweaks and enhancements they can make to their pout.
The topic of lip enhancement in general has become mainstream and less ‘taboo’. At Revive Skincare, it’s one of our most popular requests!
In this blog post, I wanted to breakdown some of the options for lip enhancement. I think that knowing what’s available will help clients make a more informed decision on which treatment style is best for their individual lip shape, volume, and goals. As well as offer you a special promotion, so let’s get started!
Dermal Fillers
At Revive, we carry Hyaluronic Acid (HA) based dermal fillers such as Juvederm. We love HA fillers because our body is naturally rich with HA, and this filler will typically integrate well with our tissue, and be slowly absorbed over time. HA fillers are also able to be dissolved, which increases their safety profile and decreases the risk of complications*.
Lip fillers are typically used when we want to volumize and re-shape the lips. They can be injected into the body of the lip to plump them up, or injected into the vermillion border to help add shape and definition.
You might be wondering, how long will lip fillers last? This is determined by which filler is used and the quantity injected. More lip filler used = longer time for your body to break it down. Lips are also in constant motion – think eating, drinking, talking. This will subsequently cause the filler to breakdown faster than in an area such as the cheeks – which move little at all.
Botox for Lip Treatment
Now here’s where things get interesting 😉 There’s another option for enhancing the lips – the less known treatment called a Botox ‘Lip Flip’.
Botox is used to relax and decrease muscle movement. Commonly known for treating the forehead, crows feet, etc. But did you know that your mouth is also a sphincter (circular) muscle, and can be treated with Botox as well?
By injecting a small dosage of Botox into this muscle, we can relax the tension pulling the lip from tucking under, and allow it to relax and ‘flip outwards’ every so slightly to show more pink of the lip. The results are subtle but beautiful and allow more lip to show at neutral/resting expression, but also when we smile.
This is an excellent option for someone whose top lip curls underneath when they smile, or in the case of having a small top lip in general. This can be done alone or in conjunction with dermal fillers to decrease the breakdown of the filler and extend its longevity.
A consultation is required to determine lip filler pricing. This Botox lip flip can be used at the time of filler injection, or at your follow up appointment – to be determined by your provider based on your current lip structure and anatomy.
If you think lip augmentation may be right for you Book Now with our cosmetic specialist!
*Remember, all cosmetic procedures will come with some risk, and it is important to discuss these risks and determine if you are an adequate candidate for this procedure. We offer complimentary consultations for this reason. All cosmetic procedures must be approved by our medical director. During all cosmetic injections, there is always an experienced and readily available physician on site. A Botox Lip Flip is currently off-label, and is not FDA approved. For more information please visit www.botoxcosmetic.ca
