Full, beautifully defined lips are a timeless symbol of youth and beauty. Yet many of us weren’t naturally blessed with the perfect pout, and even those who were may notice their lips thinning or developing fine lines as they age. Fortunately, lip fillers offer a simple, effective solution to enhance your lip appearance with natural-looking results.
At Gifted Med Spa in Cary, NC, we offer top-notch cosmetic treatments to help you achieve your desired look. Our highly skilled providers, Anna Ciccolini, PA-C, and Darren Ciccolini, PA-C, are dedicated to enhancing your natural beauty and providing exceptional results. With their expertise and our state-of-the-art facility in Cary, NC, we are proud to offer lip fillers, a popular and effective solution for enhancing the appearance of your lips.
What Are Lip Fillers?
Lip fillers are injectable dermal fillers specifically formulated to augment, shape and enhance the overall appearance of the lips. They are made with hyaluronic acid (HA), a naturally occurring substance that helps maintain hydration and volume. When injected into the lips, these HA fillers attract and bind to water molecules, creating a plumping effect that can last for months.
Lip fillers have gained immense popularity as a safe and effective cosmetic treatment for achieving fuller, more defined lips. Even a subtle change in lip volume can dramatically enhance the overall balance and symmetry of your face, creating more harmonious proportions. This is why lip enhancement is considered one of the most impactful treatments available — it creates a naturally refreshed appearance that draws attention to your entire face, not just your lips.
Benefits of Lip Fillers
Lip fillers offer a multitude of benefits that go beyond just enhancing the appearance of your lips. Let’s explore the significant benefits of lip fillers in greater detail:
Enhanced Lip Shape and Definition
Not only do lip fillers add volume, but they also allow for precise shaping and definition of your lips. We can sculpt your lips to achieve a more symmetrical and proportionate look. Lip fillers can enhance your cupid’s bow, create more defined lip borders, and address asymmetry or imbalances, providing you with beautifully contoured and well-defined lips.
Reduction of Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Lip fillers enhance the size and shape of your lips and help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth. These lines can become more noticeable as we age, contributing to an aged or tired appearance. Lip fillers smooth out these lines by adding volume to the lips, resulting in a more youthful and rejuvenated appearance.
Customizable and Tailored Results
One of the most significant advantages of lip fillers is the ability to customize the treatment to your unique goals and facial features. Whether you prefer a subtle enhancement or a dramatic change, lip fillers can be adjusted to achieve the desired enhancement level while maintaining a natural-looking result.
Quick Treatment With Minimal Downtime
Lip fillers are a quick and easy way to enhance your lips. You can return to your daily activities after the treatment, with little to no downtime. It’s an excellent option for those with busy schedules.
What Can Lip Fillers Treat?
Lip fillers are remarkably versatile and can address multiple concerns in a single treatment. When injected into the lips and the surrounding area, they can add volume and plumpness to create a fuller, more youthful appearance. Common concerns treated with lip fillers include:
- Naturally thin lips
- Age-related volume loss
- Asymmetrical lips
- Undefined lip borders
- Downturned corners of the mouth
- Vertical lip lines and wrinkles
- Flattened cupid’s bow
- Disproportionate upper and lower lips
Whether you’re looking to restore lost volume or enhance what nature gave you, lip fillers at Gifted Medspa can be customized to address your unique concerns with skillful artistry. Our goal is to provide natural-looking results that perfectly complement your facial features.
Lip Fillers at Gifted Medspa
At Gifted Med Spa, we offer a selection of high-quality lip fillers to ensure optimal results and cater to your specific needs. Our experienced providers are skilled in working with a range of lip fillers, including:
Restylane Kysse
Restylane Kysse is a hyaluronic acid-based filler specifically designed for lip enhancement. It provides natural-looking results, adding volume and definition to your lips while maintaining a soft and supple feel.
Restylane Silk
Restylane Silk is another popular lip filler specifically formulated to enhance lip fullness and address fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth. It delivers smooth and natural-looking results, ensuring a more youthful appearance.
Juvederm Ultra
Juvederm Ultra XC is a versatile lip filler that adds volume and shape to the lips, resulting in a fuller and more defined look. It provides long-lasting results while maintaining a natural feel.
Juvederm Ultra Plus
Juvederm Ultra Plus is a slightly thicker formulation with enhanced volume and contouring. It is an excellent choice for those looking for a more dramatic lip enhancement while maintaining a natural appearance.
Juvederm Volbella XC
Juvederm Volbella XC is specifically designed for lip augmentation and addressing perioral lines, also known as “lipstick lines.” It provides subtle enhancement, improving lip volume and smoothing fine lines around the mouth.
What to Expect During Your Lip Filler Treatment
At Gifted Medspa, we take pride in creating a comfortable, personalized experience for each patient. Here’s what you can expect throughout your lip filler journey with us.
Preparation
Your treatment begins with a thorough consultation where we’ll discuss your aesthetic goals and develop a customized treatment plan just for you. We’ll address any questions or concerns you may have so you feel confident moving forward. On the day of your treatment, we’ll first apply a topical numbing cream to maximize your comfort. Most lip fillers also contain lidocaine, an anesthetic that further reduces discomfort during the injection process.
Injection
Using ultra-fine needles, our skilled providers will strategically inject small amounts of filler to sculpt your desired lip shape. We take our time to ensure symmetry and proper placement, frequently stopping to assess your progress. The injection process typically takes 15-30 minutes to complete, after which you can go home and resume your normal routine with no downtime.
Post-Treatment
Immediately after your treatment, you’ll notice an increase in lip volume, though there may be some initial swelling that makes your lips appear fuller than their final result. We’ll provide ice to reduce this swelling and review detailed aftercare instructions to optimize your results.
Lip Filler Results
You’ll notice an immediate increase in lip volume after your treatment, but your final results will take time to appear as swelling subsides and the filler “settles” into place. During this time, we advise patients not to drink through straws and avoid touching the lips or mouth, as this can cause unwanted migration, potentially compromising the outcome of treatment. You’ll be able to fully appreciate the natural-looking enhancement to your lips after one to two weeks, and expect to enjoy it for six to 18 months, depending on your metabolism and the specific product used.
What Is the Lip Flip?
Lip fillers are considered the gold standard for adding volume to a thinning pout, but neuromodulators like Botox can also be used for subtle enhancement. Known as the lip flip, this technique involves injecting a small amount of Botox into the muscle above the upper lip. This causes it to relax and “flips” the lip slightly outward. As one of the hottest aesthetic trends in recent years, the lip flip has become a popular technique for subtle volume and definition.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lip Fillers
Are Lip Fillers Safe?
When administered by experienced medical professionals like our team at Gifted Medspa, lip fillers have an excellent safety profile. Hyaluronic acid fillers are biocompatible, meaning they’re well-tolerated by the body. In the rare event of complications or dissatisfaction with your results, these fillers can be dissolved using an enzyme called hyaluronidase.
How long do lip fillers typically last?
The longevity of lip fillers can vary depending on factors such as the type of filler used and individual metabolism. On average, lip fillers can last between 6 and 12 months. However, results may vary, and some individuals may experience longer-lasting effects.
Are Lip Filler Injections Painful?
Most individuals report minimal discomfort during the lip filler procedure. The fillers we use contain a local anesthetic to enhance your comfort. Additionally, our providers ensure a gentle and precise injection technique, minimizing any potential discomfort.
Is There Any Downtime or Recovery??
One of the advantages of lip fillers is the minimal downtime associated with the procedure. Most individuals can resume their daily activities immediately after the treatment. However, avoiding strenuous exercise and excessive heat exposure for the first 24 hours is advisable to optimize your recovery.
How Can I Reduce Swelling After Lip Fillers?
To minimize swelling, we recommend gently applying ice to the treated area (wrapped in a clean cloth), sleeping with your head elevated, staying hydrated and avoiding foods high in sodium for the first 48 hours. Arnica gels or supplements may also be used to help reduce bruising.
“Anna is the best. She listens to me and knows exactly what I need and want. She makes this a seamless experience. She is like a sculptress. This is the very best, and painless experience there is. I will never allow anyone else to touch my face after having Anna do my injections.”
– Emily M.
Enhance Your Lips at Gifted Med Spa in Cary, NC
At Gifted Med Spa in Cary, NC, we are dedicated to helping you achieve the lips you’ve always dreamed of with our exceptional lip filler treatments. With our carefully selected range of lip fillers, including Restylane and Juvederm, we offer customized solutions that deliver natural-looking results tailored to your unique features. Whether you desire fuller, plumper lips, enhanced shape and definition, or a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles, our lip fillers can address various aesthetic concerns. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
