Achieve Volumized Lips with JUVÉDERM® Injections

Lip injections, also called lip fillers, are one of the most popular aesthetic treatments available today. With injectable lip fillers, men and women can enjoy instantaneous, natural-looking, long-lasting results that help to add volume to thin lips, enhance the shape of the mouth, and make other desired improvements. At Scottsdale Plastic Surgeons, double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Paul K. Holden and our dedicated skin clinic team offer the most in-demand and effective lip filler products, including the JUVÉDERM® family of fillers, to give patients the plump and juicy lips they’ve always wanted. Find more information in this blog about your options for JUVÉDERM lip fillers in Scottsdale, AZ.

What are lip fillers?

Lip fillers are injections of dermal filler product into the lips for the purpose of enhancing the size, shape, symmetry, and other features of the upper and/or lower lips. Most often, lip fillers are used to add or restore volume to either naturally thin lips or lips that have lost some of their fullness over time — a common side effect of aging. Lip injections are not permanent, though they do provide long-lasting results, with many patients able to enjoy their newly enhanced look for up to a year or longer before repeat injections are needed.

Which filler is best for the lips?

There are several options available when it comes to choosing the right lip filler for you. Arguably, the most popular filler to use on the lips is JUVÉDERM. More specifically, JUVÉDERM Volbella™ XC and JUVÉDERM Ultra XC are widely used for lip enhancement, thanks to the remarkably natural, smooth look and feel they provide. JUVÉDERM fillers contain hyaluronic acid (HA), which mimics the body’s natural supply of HA, adding to the natural appearance and texture of the fillers. In addition, HA fillers can be dissolved with another injectable – hyaluronidase – if needed.

Where else can fillers be used besides the lips?

There’s no question that the lips are one of the most common treatment areas for fillers, but there are many other features that can be enhanced with injectable dermal fillers, including:

• Hollow cheeks
• Deep-set wrinkles and lines
• Marionette lines
• Nasolabial folds
• Sunken circles under the eyes
• Weak jawline
• Setback chin
• Aged hands

Unlike BOTOX® and other injectable wrinkle relaxers, which can be drawn up in specific quantities based on the patient’s needs and goals, JUVÉDERM filler injections come in pre-filled syringes that cannot be shared or “saved” for the next patient. For patients who may not require a full syringe in the lips, the remaining filler can be used in these areas, giving the patients an even more enhanced new look and using up the full syringe for the maximum benefit.

Are there any alternatives to JUVÉDERM lip fillers?

For patients who may want to try something different, we also offer Restylane® Kysse, designed specifically to add natural-looking and feeling, soft, flexible volume to the lips. During your consultation for lip fillers in Scottsdale, AZ, our knowledgeable skin clinic team will discuss all of your lip filler choices in greater detail and help you decide which one may be most appropriate for you.

Bring thin lips back to life with JUVÉDERM lip injections in Scottsdale, AZ

Does it seem like your lips have gotten thinner with age? It’s not your imagination; losing volume and shape in the lips is a very common sign of the natural aging process, but you can restore the full, sexy, youthful-looking lips you once had with injectable dermal fillers. For more information about your options for lip-enhancing injections, call Scottsdale Plastic Surgeons to schedule your consultation with Dr. Paul K. Holden or a member of our experienced skin clinic team today.