Dermal fillers are second only to botulinum neuromodulators such as Botox® and Dysport® in popularity as cosmetic procedures administered in the country, year after year. Injectable lip augmentation accounted for nearly 1.5 million procedures in 2024, the last year for which statistics are available.
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s not too late to add kissable volume to your lips. The team at Bayview General Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, led by Dr. Richard Blanchar, offers dermal filler products designed to pump up the pucker factor in a single treatment that lasts for months.
Are dermal fillers right for you? We’ve prepared this month’s blog to help you decide. Here’s what you need to know.
A hallmark of youthful appearance is the volume provided by collagen tissue in your skin’s middle layer.
The dermis keeps your skin tight and supported, but around your 30th birthday, your body experiences a net loss of collagen, and some areas experience it earlier. On your face, it’s usually the cheeks and the lips that first show signs of collagen retreat.
The formulas behind dermal fillers use biocompatible materials such as hyaluronic acid and calcium hydroxyapatite to create a palette of gels designed to add volume and fill voids across a variety of applications. At Bayview General Medicine, Dr. Blanchar typically uses Juvederm and Radiesse fillers to achieve your aesthetic goals.
Lip fillers are among the most popular applications of dermal fillers. There’s a reason why filler manufacturers usually offer multiple products.
Each is formulated with its own characteristics. Some fillers smooth out and blend after injection, while others stay put and create more dramatic effects. Both types have a place in lip enhancement.
Your aesthetic goals are central to our planning of your lip filler treatment. You may opt for a gentle upgrade that smooths lines and naturally defines your lip contours.
Or, you may choose noticeably added volume, taking your lip profile beyond the look nature gave you. It all starts with a consultation.
Dermal fillers aren’t recommended for people with:
Otherwise, lip filler treatments are safe, well-tolerated, and have little downtime. The fine needles used for filler injections cause minimal discomfort for our experienced team.
Find out more about lip augmentation with dermal fillers by contacting Bayview General Medicine online or by phone today.
