Dermal Fillers Before & After Case 142

As a universal sign of femininity and fertility, lip enhancement is primarily performed with facial fillers (i.e.. hyaluronic acid gels). Lip enhancement with facial fillers is a very popular treatment for Washington DC women who want temporary improvement of their lips. Some women refer to these fillers as "lipstick in a syringe".

The Washington DC area woman had wanted to try lip enhancement for a long time, but was concerned about looking unnatural. Physical examination reveals a relatively thin upper lip, but otherwise a good baseline volume and shape for this younger patient. For her desired subtle results, she had Restylane® injection in the upper lip after numbing with topical anesthesia. Lip enhancement results last about 6 months and depend on many factors, such as the volume of material injection, type of filler, and patient’s own healing ability. Patients are generally allowed to wear makeup very soon after office cosmetic treatments. Kissing is also usually allowed soon afterward.