Plump lips are one of the most popular beauty trends out there right now, and cosmetic injectables for lips, such as fillers, have become the standard for achieving fuller lips. While some patients seek a more subtle enhancement to their lips, others desire a more dramatic and noticeable transformation.
Whatever your goals are, there are several different cosmetic injectables for lips that can help you get there. Let’s explore a few of the top cosmetic injectables for lips and discuss what each injectable is best suited for.
Hyaluronic Acid Lip Fillers for Fuller Lips
Hyaluronic acid (HA) lip fillers are by far the most common and widely used injectables for lip enhancement. They provide natural-looking results while remaining extremely safe and reversible if necessary—an extremely valuable quality for a lip filler to have!
Hyaluronic acid is a occurring gel-like substance in our body that helps skin retain volume and moisture. When hyaluronic acid is injected into the lips in the form of a gel, it adds shape and volume while still maintaining a soft and pliable texture.
There are two of the most popular options for hyaluronic acid fillers:
JUVÉDERM Ultra XC
Juvederm Ultra is a cosmetic lip injectable is known for adding significant volume while also providing hydration to lips, which provides natural-looking plumpness. This lip filler typically lasts up to 12 months. Juvederm Ultra lip fillers tend to be the gold-standard here at DermaBlue, providing a nice middle-ground.
Restylane Silk
Restylane is more ideal for achieving a soft, subtle enhancement and smooths out fine lines around the lips and to gently define the lip border.
Benefits of Hyaluronic Acid Fillers
Customizable Results
Your DermaBlue injectors can precisely control the amount of lip filler used for either a more subtle approach or noticeably fuller lips.
Immediately Noticeable Effects
HA lip filler results are noticeable immediately after the lip injection and continue to improve for a few days after the injection.
Minimal Downtime
As with most cosmetic lip injectable treatments, you will be pricked with a needle, so redness, slight bleeding, and the like are to be expected at the injection site. However, swelling and bruising from lip injectables are typically mild and subside within a few days.
Hyaluronic Acid Fillers are Reversible
If needed, an enzyme called hyaluronidase can dissolve the filler. In general with cosmetic treatments, it’s a good idea to have fillers that can be reversed if life circumstances or aesthetic preferences change.
Choosing the right cosmetic lip injectable for your goals
When choosing the best cosmetic injectable for your lips, you should consider the following:
What are your desired results?
Are you looking for a dramatic volume boost or a subtle enhancement? There are options and differences in the amount of filler used. You should think about the results you want from a cosmetic lip injectable beforehand and be clear with your injector.
How long do you want the effects to last?
Some fillers provide short-term results, while others offer more extended outcomes.
What is your budget?
Longer-lasting fillers may require a higher upfront investment, but they may provide better long-term value when you consider the amount of touchups needed.
Schedule a free consult with an experienced DermaBlue injector who can assess your lip shape, skin type, and aesthetic goals to recommend the best option for you.
Additional Cosmetic Injectables for Lips
The vast majority of people just want plumper lips, but there are also other different cosmetic injectables for different concerns with the lips.
For example, fine lines or “smoker’s lines” around the lips can be a concern for some patients. Others may
Cosmetic Injectables for Lip Lines
Fine lines or “smoker’s lines” around the lips can be a concern for some patients. These can be treated with more specific hyaluronic acid fillers like Juvederm Volbella.
Volbella is another HA-based filler from the Juvederm family but is specifically designed for lip augmentation and smoothing vertical lip lines. It’s great for those who want natural, subtle results without adding too much volume. It can enhance the lip shape and add some volume while treating fine lines around the mouth.
Botox for Lip Flips
Botox, while not known as a lip injectable per se, is also sometimes combined with lip fillers in what’s known as a “lip flip”.
In a lip flip, Botox is injected into the muscles around the upper lip, causing the lip to slightly “flip” outward. This helps create the appearance of fuller lips without adding actual volume. In some cases, it’s also combined with lip filler for maximum effect.
Schedule a Free Consultation for Cosmetic Lip Injectables
Cosmetic injectables for lips offer a wide range of possibilities, from plumping and defining to smoothing fine lines around the mouth. There’s a perfect treatment out there for everyone’s unique aesthetic goals.
Regardless of your goals, the key to achieving the best results is working with a qualified injector. If you’re ready to enhance your pout or learn more about lip fillers, contact us today to schedule your free lip injectables consultation!
Cosmetic Lip Injectables FAQ
The amount of filler needed depends ultimately on your aesthetic goals. Some people like a more noticeable, dramatic look, while others seek more subtle enhancement. Talk to your injector, and bring in some examples/inspiration photos. Being clear is the most important thing!
The best injectable for lips is a personal qualification that depends on your goals. Each person will have different goals for their lips. However, we like to remind our patients, especially first-timers, to seek out a lip filler that is reversible or one that can be dissolved.
Lip fillers last anywhere between 12 and 18 months, depending on the brand and type of lip filler used. We tend to prefer Juvederm lip filler, as it is a hyaluronic acid filler that can be reversed if necessary, and still has a longevity of around 12 months.
