Question:I am only 23 years old but my mouth looks pouty, and not in a sexy way. If I am not smiling, it seems like the skin to both sides of my mouth is too loose or thick. Is that fat in the cheeks? Would I need to come in or can I send a… [Read More]
Lip Augmentation
I want lip augmentation via injectable fillers.
Question: I want lip augmentation via injectable fillers. I am most interested in hyaluronic acid fillers. After the injections, will my lips swell and, if so, for how long? Will my lips feel soft and natural or does the filler make them somewhat harder? Answer: The hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane, and Juvederm are… [Read More]
I want to reduce my lip lines.
Question:I want to reduce my lip lines. I don’t think I want Botox there; how would you be able to drink from a straw if you can’t get your lips to move? Do you suggest injectable fillers for the lip lines or laser skin resurfacing? Would lip augmentation lessen the lip lines? Answer:Reduction of lip… [Read More]
As a 52-year-old woman, I’m aware that I’m not as young
Question: As a 52-year-old woman, I’m aware that I’m not as young as I used to be. Unfortunately, I have developed little lines around my lips that make me look pinched. I’d like to get them fixed and I’ve heard that lip augmentation can be a good way to get rid of this type of… [Read More]
I’ve been thinking about getting lip implants
Question: I’ve been thinking about getting lip implants for a long time. I’m a 36-year-old woman and I have very thin lips on both the top and bottom. I’m interested in getting both lips plumped with an implant, but I’m worried about how it will look. Would an implant on both the top and bottom… [Read More]
I’ve been getting my lips injected with Restylane
Question: I’ve been getting my lips injected with Restylane for the past year and a half. I love the results, but I’m tired of having to have the injections all the time since they haven’t lasted that long. Are there any non-surgical permanent lip augmentation procedures available? I don’t want to have surgery. Answer Most… [Read More]
My daughter is a 9 year old model for children’s catalogues
Question: My daughter is a 9 year old model for children’s catalogues. I’ve gotten a few complaints from photographers about how her lips are too thin. I don’t really want to be the kind of mom who promotes child procedures, but I think having plumper lips might help her career and college fund. How young… [Read More]
I’ve been looking into the safety and possible results
Question: I’ve been looking into the safety and possible results of a lip augmentation with injectable fillers. I’m a 40-year-old woman and as I’ve gotten older my lips seem to have thinned. I’ve heard that a substance called lidocaine is sometimes put into lip fillers. I’ve heard a lot of negative things about it though…. [Read More]
I’m 22, female, and I just got a lip augmentation
Question:I’m 22, female, and I just got a lip augmentation with Restylane yesterday. My lips have swelled up and are very tender to the touch. I was expecting some kind of discomfort, but I’d like to do something to alleviate the pain. Will it be detrimental to my results if I ice my lips to… [Read More]
I got Restylane injected into my lips a month ago
Question: I got Restylane injected into my lips a month ago. At first, it was great. My lips were gorgeous, shapely, and plumped. Now though, it seems like the effect has already worn off! I’m a 19 year old woman, and I can’t be shelling out hundreds of dollars every few weeks! Isn’t Restylane supposed… [Read More]