Lip augmentation procedures in Katy, TX tailored to your goals

Full and plump lips have often been considered beautiful and youthful. Makeup tricks and tips have been used to increase the appeal of the mouth, but an increasingly more common step people take these days is lip augmentation. Through this simple cosmetic procedure the fullness and shapeliness of the lips can be beautifully enhanced.

Lip augmentation with dermal fillers

Dermal fillers provide us with a wonderful way to assist patients with their cosmetic goals. Although there are numerous types of dermal fillers that can be used to plump your lips, the most common contain hyaluronic acid, a substance that is naturally found in your body. Though we often associate a fuller, younger looking face with collagen it is hyaluronic acid that tends to produce naturally fuller, more defined lips.

Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane, offer a safe and effective way to enhance facial features. Results typically last six months, and side effects such as bruising are minimal due to the silky consistency of the appropriate product. Because hyaluronic acid is a substance natural to the human body, the risk of allergic reaction is virtually non-existent.

Lip augmentation with dermal fillers is a comfortable outpatient procedure. Injections take only a few minutes and you don’t need much downtime, if any. A local anesthetic may be applied to the treatment area to improve comfort, though many of the fillers used today contain lidocaine for this purpose. To achieve natural looking results, your experienced practitioner will mark where the injections will be placed, then use a very fine needle to inject the filler into your lips. After treatment, you will be able to use ice to control any swelling and to help with discomfort. No pressure should be put on your lips, and no products like lip balm or lipstick should be used immediately after injections.

The lip enhancing procedure will produce immediate results with minimal side effects. Some patients may experience minor bleeding, swelling, bruising, redness and tenderness at the injection sites for a short period. Contact your doctor immediately if you have extreme swelling or develop a fever.

Dr. W Dermatology offers lip augmentation and numerous other services to help patients from Katy, Houston, and surrounding areas look and feel their best. Contact them today at 281 771-0494 to schedule your initial consultation.