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.
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.