Lip augmentation is a cosmetic procedure that can give you fuller, plumper lips.
Similar to other dermal fillers, lip fillers are made of hyaluronic acid, and can be used to add volume to lips, smooth wrinkles, and improve lip shape and definition.
- Avoid all pain meds over the counter except Tylenol for 3 days before and after treatment. Also stop Vitamin E, Gingko Biloba and fish oils 3 days prior to treatment.
- If prone to cold sores, Valacyclovir (Valtrex) or Acyclovir should be taken for 2 to 3 days prior to treatment and continued for a full week. Â
- Coumadin and other blood thinners are not a contraindication to dermal fillers but please inform us prior to treatment if you are on these medications.
- You are NOT a candidate if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Avoid all blood thinners such as anti-inflammatories, fish oil, Vitamin E and Ginko Biloba for 2 days after treatment. Â
- Do not engage in strenuous activities such as aerobic workouts or heavy weight lifting and avoid alcohol consumption for 12 hours after treatment.Â
- Makeup can be applied after 24 hours.
- Do not massage the area treated unless instructed to do so by your skin care provider.
Why Us?
Choose Essex Medspa for your lip filler treatments, where our expertise and advanced techniques guarantee exceptional results. Our skilled professionals specialize in administering personalized injections that enhance lip volume and shape with precision and care.
Whether you desire fuller lips, improved symmetry, or enhanced definition, Essex Medspa tailors each lip filler treatment to achieve natural-looking results that complement your unique features. Join us and discover why Essex Medspa is the preferred choice for effective and personalized lip filler treatments.
Frequently Asked Questions
This is different for everyone, and may require additional visits depending on the goals. For most, a half syringe or at most a full syringe of lip filler is needed.
Lip fillers usually last 6 to 12 months, but can last up to 18 months depending on metabolism and the amount used for treatment. To maintain fuller lips, touch-ups may be required once or twice a year.
The procedure takes only 30 to 40 minutes. If anesthesia is necessary, it can be easily achieved with a topical anesthetic or a local anesthetic placed by your skin care professional. Most fillers have lidocaine mixed in to minimize any discomfort.
Downtime is minimal. It is recommended to avoid exercise for 12 hours after treatment.
There may be some mild swelling and redness in the area of treatment. This is a normal result of the injection and generally resolves in 72 hours. Mild bruising may also be seen. Other reactions are very uncommon. These include transient but more intense redness, swelling, or tenderness at the site of injection and is seen in only 1 out of every 200 patients treated. This rare reaction typically resolves after a few weeks.