A common concern for our patients is the lips and the surrounding area. One of the signs of aging is loss of lip volume and pout as well as the development of fine lines around the mouth. Lip fillers can be used to correct both of these concerns.
What are lip fillers?
Lip fillers are a non-permanent way to enhance the size and/or shape of the lip. Lip fillers can also help to improve the area around the lips, also known as “smoker’s lines.” Common lip fillers are Juvederm XC Ultra and Ultra Plus, Juvederm Volbella, Restylane L and Restylane Kysse, and […]
One of the more common complaints of our patients is tired eyes. Fortunately, we have a wide variety of options for treating this including dermal fillers. So, let’s talk about what to expect at an undereye filler appointment.
Facial aging is complex and multifactorial encompassing both external and internal factors including environmental influences, genetics, and health. Fat can deplete or be redistributed with age affecting facial volume and appearance. Skin weakens and loses elastin and collagen giving a thinned appearance often with sagging. Bone also is constantly undergoing remodeling and bone loss can happen with advanced age. All these changes lead […]
Lip lines are one of the most common complaints from women of all ages. These lines, also called “smoker’s lines”, occur even on those who do not smoke (though it does exacerbate the problem). Sun exposure is the primary cause of aging (photoaging). Pursing the lips and drinking through a straw can also cause these age defying lines.
When you look in the mirror, if the lines above your upper lip are what you see first, and it “bothers” you, there are a few treatments that can minimize the appearance of these lines.
Neuromodulators
Botulism toxins (neuromodulators) such as Botox®, Dysport® and Xeomin® […]
Some patients complain about dark circles under their eyes, making them look tired. Another typical complaint is lower eyelid bags. Patients with deep tear trough deformities might feel they look older than their actual age. This is often due to the hollowed region just below the eye known as the tear trough, or nasojugal groove. This area extends from the inner corner of the eye, following a semicircular arc to the palpebromalar groove. Tear trough deformities can be a result of genetics or a true sign of aging. As we age, our fat pads fall or shift downward, creating a […]
As stated many times before, as we age we lose volume in our skin and face; this includes the lips as well. Each birthday you may notice less than full lips, lip lines and a lack of definition. Research and the mirror tell us that lips lose volume and even the amount of “red” showing. This is the degradation of collagen and elastin and a decrease in moisture levels. Other factors can affect the appearance of the lips are excessive sun exposure, genetics and smoking.
Fillers to Fight Lip Aging
Fillers can help to temporarily correct the signs of aging and produce […]
Science, as well as the reflection in the mirror show us that facial changes take place over the years. Rearrangements of underlying structures have been occurring behind the scenes while we sleep and engage in our daily activities. Scientists and physicians have proven that there is significant facial bone, fat and collagen depletion during the aging process. This volume loss is resulted by sagging facial skin, hallows under the eyes, folds from the nose to the corner of the mouth, a turned down mouth, lines that extend from the corner of the mouth to the chin that look like a […]
Juvederm Vollure has recently been added to our family of facial fillers. This may seem to add to the confusion of what filler is your best choice. Like other fillers Vollure has its place. With this said, while we may be in the double digits in FDA approved products in the US, we still have a long way to go. Keep in mind that England has over 200 fillers to choose from.
As we age, volume is lost in our face, thus increasing lines and wrinkles. When it comes to bone and fat loss this volume can be replaced by strategically […]
We have now been using Juvederm® Volbella for almost 6 months and have been very pleased with the results. Juvederm® Volbella is specifically designed for the lips and has several benefits.
First off, Juvederm® Volbella is the first and only FDA approved product to improve lip fullness and address lip lines with correction lasting for up to one year. It is formulated to cause less swelling and allow a subtle, natural enhancement. Volbella’s thin consistency allows a smooth correction of fine lines. An addition, Juvederm® Volbella is provided in a half cc size- ideal for what is typically needed for lip […]
For the subtle reshaping and redefining of lips and facial contours
Juvederm Volbella® is the first FDA approved filler to provide correction of lip wrinkles and provide lip enhancement that lasts up to a year. Like other Juvederm fillers, it is made from hyaluronic acid (HA) providing a smooth long lasting correction with a product that is natural to your body. Volbella® utilizes a lower concentration of HAs allowing it to provide a better correction of difficult to treat fine lines as well as create a softer product for lip enhancement. Studies showed that 98% of people who had Juvederm Volbella® […]
Allergan announced last week that their newest Juvederm® product, Volbella® XC, received FDA approval. This product is the first and only product able to provide lip enhancement as well as correct lip lines for up to one year.
In clinical trials, JUVÉDERM® VOLBELLA® XC was found to effectively increase lip fullness and soften the appearance of lines around the mouth in a majority of subjects through one year. Like the other Juvederm® products, Volbella® is derived from naturally occurring hyaluronic acid. It provides the same safety and reversibility as Allergan’s other fillers. Volbella®’s formulation provides a softer composition to better enhance […]
