All About Lip Fillers

All About Lip Fillers


Dr. Peter Bray
If you have thin lips, wrinkled lips, a natural frown, or are just looking for a luscious pout- Lip fillers are the solution.
Dermal Fillers
A quick and easy way to shape and add volume to your lips is to use dermal fillers. These fillers are injected directly into the lips and last between 4–10 months.
Using fillers made of high quality hyaluronic acid is the best way to insure your results, always visit a certified Cosmetic Surgeon who stresses safety, comfort and natural results.
Another option is grafting fat to the lips. Fat is removed from the body using liposuction, it is then purified and re-injected to more permanently shape and add volume to your lips. Fat grafting lasts for a considerable length if time, making it the most permanent alternative for lip enhancement.
Fine Lines aka “Smoker’s Lines”
If you have fine lines in your lips due to age or smoking, there are a couple of options available including Juvederm Volbella or Restylane Silk. These fillers will smooth the lips and usually last 6 months to a year depending on the type of filler used and how rapidly your body breaks them down.
Other less invasive alternatives include: Chemical peel, laser peel, microneedling, and using radiofrequency. This will make the skin peel, uncovering new skin beneath that is more smooth and less wrinkled.
These procedures require a longer period of recuperation, the upside is the results will last a considerable amount of time and require only intermittent touch-ups.
Lip lift
A solution to permanently eliminate upper lip thinness and accomplish a full and luscious pout. A lip lift requires an entry point at the base of the nose, the removal of a small amount of skin and the lifting of the lip towards the nose. By doing this your lips will permanently have more volume and a better shape.
This is the best alternative for older patients who have had a lengthening between the base of the nose and their upper lip. Lifting this region can give a much more youthful appearance.
Neurotoxin Injections
If you just want a slight lift but don’t need any filler, a small amount of Neurotoxin (Botox, Dysport or Xeomin) is carefully injected into the mid-part of the upper lip. A few days later you will see a great improvement in the shape of the upper lip.
The Neurotoxin works by loosening the muscles in the upper lip and will give you a more desirable pout. These results typically last around 3–4 months.
Gummy Smile
It is important to feel sure of yourself when you smile. If you have a large amount of upper gum showing when you smile, this can give an overly “gummy” look. The solution? A small amount of Neurotoxin can be injected into the upper lip to loosen the muscles that are pulling the lip up and uncovering the gum line.
In a few days your smile will not show your gums. This does not change your ability to smile, it just lowers your upper lip. This procedure will last around 3–4 months.
There are many alternatives to help add volume, a luscious pout or just better shape your lips. You don’t have to struggle with thin lips, a “gummy” smile, fine wrinkles on your lips or around your mouth. Contact Dr. Bray and he will help you explore your options and find the best solution for you. www.cosmeticplasticsurgerytoronto.ca 👌

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