First impressions leave a lasting impression, which can leave much to be desired if you’re not confident with your look. As a source of communication, your lips often tell a bigger story than you realize. You kiss with them. You smile with them. You tell your own story. Barely noticeable and thin lips tell a story of aging, a fate most people do not like to confront. Thin lips often occur due to genetics and the natural, and inevitable, aging process. With a simple lip augmentation, Dr. Pamela Henderson can restore your thin lips to an ample and full pout again.

What types of lip augmentation are available?

Surgical lip enhancement also known as lip augmentation, can be categorized as temporary or permanent. Permanent methods of lip enhancement typically require one treatment and last a long time. Temporary treatments are less expensive but may need multiple visits to achieve or maintain the desired look.

What are my options?

Dr. Henderson offers many options for your lips. During your initial consultation, she will discuss your desired results and examine the current condition of your lips and the surrounding tissue to determine which option is best for you. Depending on your case, she may recommend injections of Juvederm, Restylane or Volbella, a fat transfer procedure, or a Perma Facial Implant.

Juvederm and Restylane

If you desire a temporary treatment option, Juvederm and Restylane are convenient and safe injections.  A new injectable filler, Volbella,  which provides a softer and more subtle result has been FDA approved for lip augmentation and treatment of lip lines and has a longevity of up to 1 year due to cross linking technology.  Results from each of these are temporary requiring several courses of treatment to maintain.

Fat Transfer

Fat transfer is an excellent option for women seeking long term results. Dr. Henderson will transplant fat to the lips to create a fuller appearance. The fat is typically transplanted from the abdomen and inserted in under the submucosal tissue of the upper and lower lips. Some fat may resorb but Dr. Henderson’s patients obtain their desired long term goals.

Lip Implants

For a look that will last a lifetime, Dr. Henderson offers the Perma Facial Implant. The Perma Facial Implant is a silicone implant that is available in three different sizes and thicknesses. The Perma Facial Implant can be removed if the patient desires. Dr. Henderson will assess your goals and determine the best size. It is soft and flexible to maximize comfort and create a natural look. Once a size is selected to created the desired look, the implants can be placed in a single visit.

Whatever your goals, Dr. Henderson and her skilled team are able to help you achieve a beautiful new look. In order to create your perfect lips, she utilizes advanced and precise technology that reduces scarring. To reduce surgical time, the procedure is performed on an outpatient basis under “twilight” or local anesthesia, which also serves to reduce anxiety. She strives to create natural youthful lips without the artificial appearance that come with plastic surgery. With her dedication to her work and expertise, your lips are in good hands. Many of her patients receive flattering compliments that they appear naturally beautiful and young.

Do not allow yourself to continue to suffer from thin lips. Dr. Henderson and her superb plastic surgery team are ready to restore your quality of life with her revolutionary plastic surgery techniques and equipment. Contact us online or call today to schedule your lip augmentation in Scottsdale at 480-596-6886.