Lip Augmentation

Lip Augmentation

Full, natural-looking lips can enhance the allure of even the most attractive face. Injectable fillers can help you achieve that desirable look, but only under the guidance of a physician with the experience to balance the science and art of lip augmentation. Miami board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jackie Yee and her injectors are leaders in the use of fillers for lip augmentation and other facial rejuvenation techniques.

The mouth’s anatomy differs significantly from person to person. Unfortunately, many injectors use identical techniques for every patient, often resulting in unattractive lips that don’t look natural. Dr. Jackie Yee and her injectors take pride in customizing each patient’s treatment. Additionally, they choose among the variety of fillers available to achieve the best results – lush, full, natural-looking lips.

If you are considering lip enhancement in Miami, request a consultation, or call (305) 670-9995 to schedule an appointment.

Who are the Best Candidates for Lip Augmentation?

Thin lips are an aesthetic concern for many women and men. Some people have naturally thin lips, while others lose volume as they age. Either way, if you want plumper lips, they can be successfully augmented with soft-tissue fillers or by using fat taken from another part of the body.

Patients interested in getting enhanced lips often choose to undergo a facelift or other facial injections to complete their facial rejuvenation.

Fat Transfer Lip Augmentation

If you opt for a fat transfer, fat cells harvested from another part of your body will be injected into the lip area after being prepared. Unless lip augmentation is combined with liposuction, only a minimal amount of fat is extracted. This type of procedure results in more swelling and downtime than injections.

What to Expect

Procedure

Lip Augmentation

‍Description

Although there are multiple options available for lip augmentation, hyaluronic acid-based fillers (such as JUVÉDERM ULTRA^®, JUVÉDERM ULTRA PLUS^®, JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC, BELOTERO BALANCE^®, RADIESSE^®, Restylane^®, and Restylane^® Lyft) or fat transfers may be used.

Hyaluronic acid is a safe, clear gel composed of a naturally occurring carbohydrate that exists in human tissues and skin, so there is minimal risk of allergic reaction. During your consultation, Dr. Jackie Yee and her injectors will offer their expertise to help decide the most appropriate option for your lip augmentation, based in part on your skin type and lip anatomy.

‍Recovery

Lips can swell if the proper post-injection care isn’t followed. Dr. Jackie Yee and her injectors have perfected their post-injection regimen to help prevent significant bruising or swelling. Thanks to their customized regimen, any discomfort experienced by patients is minimal during and after the injections.