About a year and a half ago, I decided to enter the world of lip augmentation bravely but cautiously and lift my upper lip slightly by injecting lip fillers. Honestly, I would love to try it. In my work (beauty writing), you tend to know many people who enthusiastically buy syringes and end up looking beautiful but not completely natural.
When it comes to what you are looking for in an injection, there are many options. You can choose the keyhole lip filling route, or you can choose the full pillow lip. On the other hand, I only shoot for a little plumpness, and I actually have an upper lip when I smile. Now that I have been invited to take part in free lip care (a benefit of my job), which includes the ultra-delicate filler Juvéderm Volbella, why not try it? So I am here to give you a complete review.
But first, because I knew I needed guidance before taking the risk, I asked the two doctors who gave me injections in the past 18 months-board-certified cosmetic dermatologist and Moh’s surgeon Dendy Engelman, and plastic surgery Doctors and Allergan’s international master training on Botox and Juvéderm David Shafer (both from the Shafer Clinic in New York)-help with a comprehensive primer on lip fillers, including different types (spoiler: you will often hear hyaluronic acid this phrase).
Then I will tell you what will happen during your appointment, the cost, even if I will do it again. I will also show you the photos before and after me, because come on, this may be the real purpose of your coming here.
Doctors can choose some fillers from the lips of the two companies. There is the Restylane group, which includes Restylane, Restylane Silk and the more natural Restylane Kysse. Then there is the Juvéderm kit, which includes (from thinnest to thickest) Juvéderm Volbella XC, Juvéderm Ultra XC and Juvéderm Ultra Plus. These usually last from 6 to 12 months, and Restylane Kysse and Juvéderm Volbella last longer.
The key here is that they are all based on hyaluronic acid. It is the first choice for fillers for several reasons. First of all, Shafer said that because it naturally exists in the body itself, “compared to products such as immune-reactive collagen, the possibility of it being rejected or reacted by the body is almost zero.” There is also the fact that if you don’t Like hyaluronic acid, it also has the benefit of being soluble. To reverse the filler, your doctor will inject hyaluronidase into the area that needs to be melted. Shafer explains, “If the filling is newly injected, it sometimes dissolves immediately, but the results can take up to 24 to 8 hours to see.” Sometimes, a second treatment is required to completely melt.
But back to the filler itself. All these products (Restylane, Restylane Silk, Restylane Kysse, Juvéderm Volbella XC, Juvéderm Ultra XC and Juvéderm Ultra Plus) can be used to make lips fuller and more symmetrical, and to solve fine lines around the mouth. And the potential side effects apply to everyone. There may be mild bruising, swelling, asymmetry of the lips, infection (rarely), scars, and even loss of tissue.
As for the cost of lip injections, this may vary from doctor to doctor, but you may have to pay approximately US$700 to US$2000.
Looking natural and giving you a symmetrical pouting injection requires the skills of your doctor, which is why most experts will warn you not to go to a medical spa, but to a committee-certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist. According to Shafer, “They have received many years of training, not only in professional procedures, but also in aseptic technique, patient safety and medical ethics.”
Engelman said that they have also received high-level training in aesthetics, which is crucial. When a patient comes to her office, she considers many factors, “including symmetry, proportions, whether the patient has bone/fat support around the mouth, proportions, and desired results. One thing we have been educating about is proportion , Because it is related to the rest of your face and its proportions.” She said that not everyone has the 1:1.6 ratio (the lower lip is slightly larger) that doctors usually require.
Before I went, someone warned me that I needed to stop certain over-the-counter painkillers. “We absolutely want to minimize the possibility of bruising, so we usually ask patients to avoid any blood thinners, including fish oil, when they are not medically necessary,” Engelman explained. I also had to eject Valtrex because I got cold sores. The wounds caused by needles can bring viruses, so this is preventive.
I was with Engleman for the first time, starting with the consultation, where I reviewed what I was looking for and admitted that I was a scared cat. I don’t want a complete, “oh look-she has filler” situation, I just want to look like I have an upper lip when I smile. She knew immediately that I was a candidate for Volbella because it provided subtle and lasting results.
Then I put anesthetic cream on my mouth for a few minutes, which is completely voluntary, because some people choose not to go. Then the filler was injected into several areas of my lips, mainly on my upper lip and a few places on my bottom. From start to finish, this part takes about 10 minutes. It feels really fast, but not in a hurry. Thanks to Numb Cream, I feel zero pain.
Then I put an ice bag on my lips and sat for a few minutes, and put a paper towel on it to catch the blood drip from the needle stick. Then I hit the road. And, yes, about a year later, I went back again. (At that time, Shaffer accepted my appointment.)
I have no bruises, but it may happen. “I told the patient that within the first 24 hours, the chance of bruising and moderate swelling is expected to be very small, less than 5%,” Shafer said. However, if this happens, you can choose. He said: “If bruises do occur, we will provide patients with free VBeam lasers to help reduce the appearance of bruises.”
My lips swelled immediately, and after the numb cream disappeared, they swelled strangely and looked a little crazy. But this is perfectly normal-I have been warned and know it will only last a few days. I noticed that my lips felt a bit tender, swollen and bumpy at first, but as the swelling subsided, the feeling disappeared in the following week.
I was very careful about the first day. I avoid using lipstick or lip gloss on the first day. Since the needle will create an opening in your skin, it is best not to put anything extra on the needle. And I raised my head during sleep on the first night to help reduce swelling, and avoided exercise for the next three days to prevent my body from metabolizing fillers faster than I wanted. But then I was free to live my life with new and improved lips.
Well, now that you know I’m back since I introduced it, you can guess that I think the filling is worth it. In fact, when I went back to work with Shafer again, I asked for it to be more dramatic. But I think I am ready to upgrade to a thicker formula. Now that I am used to this difference, I don’t feel that there will be such a big change-and, in general, I am now less sensitive to fillers.
As for how long it lasted, I apparently metabolized the filler very quickly because I was not close to Volbella’s 12-month high end. (I would say that I have reached about six months. But that means I have a glorious upper lip owner for half a year.)
If you have read all of this and you are still on the fence or just want fuller lips without fussing, I have you. Here are some partial plump options that may make you unacceptable.
Below, find the five best topical lip augmentations. Take a look, and then look at the other 12 plump essentials.
If its super high evaluation of Sephora did not let you down, then this plump product is a fanatical darling. Its working principle is attributed to the mixture of hyaluronic acid, niacin and ceramide of mixed molecular weight.
This volumizing product is all the rage on TikTok for good reason: thanks to the blend of atelo-collagen, “marine filling balls”, vitamin E, and avocado and jojoba oil, you can have softness with a single swipe Lips.
The two-step system doubles as a lip care, which resolves fine lines over time while increasing volume with hyaluronic acid.
Another formula based on hyaluronic acid, this formula also requires peptides to help your lips with collagen levels.
This formula is based on—you guessed it—hyaluronic acid, which contains vitamin B3 for conditioning and smoothing.
About a year and a half ago, I decided to enter the world of lip augmentation bravely but cautiously and lift my upper lip slightly by injecting lip fillers. Honestly, I would love to try it. In my work (beauty writing), you tend to know many people who enthusiastically buy syringes and end up looking beautiful but not completely natural.
When it comes to what you are looking for in an injection, there are many options. You can choose the keyhole lip filling route, or you can choose the full pillow lip. On the other hand, I only shoot for a little plumpness, and I actually have an upper lip when I smile. Now that I have been invited to take part in free lip care (a benefit of my job), which includes the ultra-delicate filler Juvéderm Volbella, why not try it? So I am here to give you a complete review.
But first, because I knew I needed guidance before taking the risk, I asked the two doctors who gave me injections in the past 18 months-board-certified cosmetic dermatologist and Moh’s surgeon Dendy Engelman, and plastic surgery Doctors and Allergan’s international master training on Botox and Juvéderm David Shafer (both from the Shafer Clinic in New York)-help with a comprehensive primer on lip fillers, including different types (spoiler: you will often hear hyaluronic acid this phrase).
Then I will tell you what will happen during your appointment, the cost, even if I will do it again. I will also show you the photos before and after me, because come on, this may be the real purpose of your coming here.
Doctors can choose some fillers from the lips of the two companies. There is the Restylane group, which includes Restylane, Restylane Silk and the more natural Restylane Kysse. Then there is the Juvéderm kit, which includes (from thinnest to thickest) Juvéderm Volbella XC, Juvéderm Ultra XC and Juvéderm Ultra Plus. These usually last from 6 to 12 months, and Restylane Kysse and Juvéderm Volbella last longer.
The key here is that they are all based on hyaluronic acid. It is the first choice for fillers for several reasons. First of all, Shafer said that because it naturally exists in the body itself, “compared to products such as immune-reactive collagen, the possibility of it being rejected or reacted by the body is almost zero.” There is also the fact that if you don’t Like hyaluronic acid, it also has the benefit of being soluble. To reverse the filler, your doctor will inject hyaluronidase into the area that needs to be melted. Shafer explains, “If the filling is newly injected, it sometimes dissolves immediately, but the results can take up to 24 to 8 hours to see.” Sometimes, a second treatment is required to completely melt.
But back to the filler itself. All these products (Restylane, Restylane Silk, Restylane Kysse, Juvéderm Volbella XC, Juvéderm Ultra XC and Juvéderm Ultra Plus) can be used to make lips fuller and more symmetrical, and to solve fine lines around the mouth. And the potential side effects apply to everyone. There may be mild bruising, swelling, asymmetry of the lips, infection (rarely), scars, and even loss of tissue.
As for the cost of lip injections, this may vary from doctor to doctor, but you may have to pay approximately US$700 to US$2000.
Looking natural and giving you a symmetrical pouting injection requires the skills of your doctor, which is why most experts will warn you not to go to a medical spa, but to a committee-certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist. According to Shafer, “They have received many years of training, not only in professional procedures, but also in aseptic technique, patient safety and medical ethics.”
Engelman said that they have also received high-level training in aesthetics, which is crucial. When a patient comes to her office, she considers many factors, “including symmetry, proportions, whether the patient has bone/fat support around the mouth, proportions, and desired results. One thing we have been educating about is proportion , Because it is related to the rest of your face and its proportions.” She said that not everyone has the 1:1.6 ratio (the lower lip is slightly larger) that doctors usually require.
Before I went, someone warned me that I needed to stop certain over-the-counter painkillers. “We absolutely want to minimize the possibility of bruising, so we usually ask patients to avoid any blood thinners, including fish oil, when they are not medically necessary,” Engelman explained. I also had to eject Valtrex because I got cold sores. The wounds caused by needles can bring viruses, so this is preventive.
I was with Engleman for the first time, starting with the consultation, where I reviewed what I was looking for and admitted that I was a scared cat. I don’t want a complete, “oh look-she has filler” situation, I just want to look like I have an upper lip when I smile. She knew immediately that I was a candidate for Volbella because it provided subtle and lasting results.
Then I put anesthetic cream on my mouth for a few minutes, which is completely voluntary, because some people choose not to go. Then the filler was injected into several areas of my lips, mainly on my upper lip and a few places on my bottom. From start to finish, this part takes about 10 minutes. It feels really fast, but not in a hurry. Thanks to Numb Cream, I feel zero pain.
Then I put an ice bag on my lips and sat for a few minutes, and put a paper towel on it to catch the blood drip from the needle stick. Then I hit the road. And, yes, about a year later, I went back again. (At that time, Shaffer accepted my appointment.)
I have no bruises, but it may happen. “I told the patient that within the first 24 hours, the chance of bruising and moderate swelling is expected to be very small, less than 5%,” Shafer said. However, if this happens, you can choose. He said: “If bruises do occur, we will provide patients with free VBeam lasers to help reduce the appearance of bruises.”
My lips swelled immediately, and after the numb cream disappeared, they swelled strangely and looked a little crazy. But this is perfectly normal-I have been warned and know it will only last a few days. I noticed that my lips felt a bit tender, swollen and bumpy at first, but as the swelling subsided, the feeling disappeared in the following week.
I was very careful about the first day. I avoid using lipstick or lip gloss on the first day. Since the needle will create an opening in your skin, it is best not to put anything extra on the needle. And I raised my head during sleep on the first night to help reduce swelling, and avoided exercise for the next three days to prevent my body from metabolizing fillers faster than I wanted. But then I was free to live my life with new and improved lips.
Well, now that you know I’m back since I introduced it, you can guess that I think the filling is worth it. In fact, when I went back to work with Shafer again, I asked for it to be more dramatic. But I think I am ready to upgrade to a thicker formula. Now that I am used to this difference, I don’t feel that there will be such a big change-and, in general, I am now less sensitive to fillers.
As for how long it lasted, I apparently metabolized the filler very quickly because I was not close to Volbella’s 12-month high end. (I would say that I have reached about six months. But that means I have a glorious upper lip owner for half a year.)
If you have read all of this and you are still on the fence or just want fuller lips without fussing, I have you. Here are some partial plump options that may make you unacceptable.
Below, find the five best topical lip augmentations. Take a look, and then look at the other 12 plump essentials.
If its super high evaluation of Sephora did not let you down, then this plump product is a fanatical darling. Its working principle is attributed to the mixture of hyaluronic acid, niacin and ceramide of mixed molecular weight.
This volumizing product is all the rage on TikTok for good reason: thanks to the blend of atelo-collagen, “marine filling balls”, vitamin E, and avocado and jojoba oil, you can have softness with a single swipe Lips.
The two-step system doubles as a lip care, which resolves fine lines over time while increasing volume with hyaluronic acid.
Another formula based on hyaluronic acid, this formula also requires peptides to help your lips with collagen levels.
This formula is based on—you guessed it—hyaluronic acid, which contains vitamin B3 for conditioning and smoothing.
Post time: Sep-06-2021