Lip augmentation costs vary by treatment – Restylane® Voluma™, Juvéderm® Ultra Plus™, Perlane®, and Teosyal® and Revanesse Kiss injections start at approximately $599 a syringe. Juvéderm® Voluma™ starts at approximately $699 a syringe. Juvéderm® Refine™ starts at $399 a syringe.
The recovery time can be 1-2 days. This allows any redness or swelling to subside.
The length of time for a lip injection procedure is approximately 15-30 minutes.
Lip injections are a non-surgical cosmetic procedure used to increase the volume of your lips. Fillers usually contain a hyaluronic gel and are available from various brands, including Revanesse, Restylane, Perlane, or Juvederm.
In the past, collagen was often used as a lip filler, but that practice is less common today.
SpaMedica has some of the most experienced physician and nurse injectors and the largest selection of dermal fillers in Canada. At the time of your consultation, your consult coordinator will review the best combination of dermal fillers to provide the results you are looking for.
SpaMedica is Canada’s largest, oldest, and most respected private cosmetic laser center. Why are there so many dermal fillers available? The answer is simple: soft tissue filler results are often only achieved by the customized combination of two or more of the dermal fillers products that work in different yet synergistic and summative ways. The fillers you can choose from at our Toronto SpaMedica clinic include:
● Teosyal
● Sculptra
● Bellafill (Artecoll)
● Radiesse
● Juvederm
Like all procedures, lip injections come with the risk of potential complications. Dr. Malika Ladha and the SpaMedica plastic surgeons, dermatologists, and RNs have been performing lip injections for over 20 years, and the risk of a significant complication is minimal. Your side effects should not persist for more than 48 hours, and make sure to let your specialist know if it does, as most of the complications can be reversed with an injection of an enzyme antidote that removes the lip filler.
Side effects for non-surgical lip augmentation are similar to those associated with dermal fillers, including:
Refrain from utilizing blood thinners such as fish oils, Aspirin, Aleve, ibuprofen, and Advil for at least seven days before your appointment – this also pertains to alcohol. Drink plenty of water before your procedure, as it will improve your body’s ability to heal itself. If you have a history of cold sores, please notify your doctor, as injections may trigger a flare-up. Keeping the treatment area clean and well moisturized will significantly minimize your risk of infection and pain.
While swelling and redness may be present for the first 24- 72 hours after your injection, the swelling is normal and will subside entirely after one week. Do not massage your lips, as it risks moving the filler around. Refrain from exercise for at least 24 hours post-procedure to not increase blood flow to your face.
1 hour: Ice your lips to decrease inflammation.
24 hours: Refrain from exercising or strenuous activity.
6 days: Do not massage your lips.
1 Week: Your swelling will fully subside, and results will appear.
After 1 Week: You can begin applying makeup and regular skin care routine again.
Botox, soft tissue dermal fillers for the cheeks, chin, and facial areas, and fractional lasers are often paired with lip injections.
The use of injectables or fillers while pregnant has not been FDA-approved.
You must wait until your lip filler’s numbing agent (lidocaine) has worn off before you can comfortably eat and drink following your procedure. This generally takes a few hours. In addition, avoid eating or drinking any foods or drinks that are difficult to chew in the first 24 hours following your procedure, as this may compromise your procedure’s results.
As most fillers are blended with lidocaine, you barely feel a thing. There is a tiny initial prick, and the lidocaine kicks in virtually instantly. At SpaMedica, we deploy laughing gas, or nitrous oxide, to ensure that all injection and laser patients are comfortable.
There may be some swelling and redness associated with dermal fillers, and it’s recommended to ice the treatment area for at least an hour following the procedure.
Since the results of lip injections are never permanent, many choose to return for supplemental lip filler injections a year after treatment.
Most patients opt for 1-2 syringes of filler. One syringe has 1.0 cc of dermal filler, lasting anywhere between 10 to 18 months.
Keep the treatment area clean and well moisturized, minimizing your risk of infection and pain.
Of course! Despite fielding hundreds of clients yearly, one Miami surgeon says he always sees the same four’ celebrity wish pics’: Brad Pitt, Channing Tatum, Harry Styles, and Henry Cavill.
The skill and experience of the injector, not the product injected, is the most important factor in ensuring your lips do not look “overdone.”
As part of the natural aging process, the volume of your lips will reduce, leaving you with a thinner, flatter appearance. You’ll also develop fine lines and wrinkles on and around your lips, and your cupid’s bow will become less defined. Other factors such as gravity, genetics, and smoking can cause the corners of the mouth to turn down or sag, creating a worn, aged look.
