When we are young our lips are usually full and line free. But by our late twenties they have started to become thinner and fine lines begin to appear around the mouth. By injecting a small amount of natural filler you can give your lips back their youthful appearance.

One of the most effective ways to rejuvenate the lip area is through non-surgical lip enhancement. This is done with non-permanent, dermal fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane. This procedure can help correct a downward smile, add volume to thinning lips, and smooth out vertical lines that extend from the lip border (smoker’s lines). It can also improve the lines that extend downward from the corners of the mouth (marionette lines).

The dermal filler is injected into the lips or surrounding area depending on the desired effect. This normally takes between 20-30 minutes. The results can be seen instantly and they will last between 6 -12 months depending on the type of filler used.

This is a procedure where both knowledge and skill is needed. To avoid an unnatural look (also known as the “duckbill or trout pout") your choice of both filler and an experienced doctor is very important.