What You Need to Know About Lip Injections

Getting cosmetic procedures such as lip injections is an investment in your appearance. If you are going to a reputable facility that is using high quality products, it is one that may not come so cheap. It is important for you to do plenty of research about the results you are looking for and which products can be used to achieve those results, as well as price and how often you will need to go back to maintain your look.

Are You Thinking About Getting a Lip Augmentation?

Lip augmentation is a cosmetic procedure that can give you fuller, plumper lips. These days, an injectable dermal filler is the most commonly used method of lip augmentation. Lip injections are a safe and popular procedure that can help to enhance the appearance of your entire face, especially if you naturally have very thin lips or have developed wrinkles around your lips.

When it comes to fillers, they are not a permanent solution, but they can help you achieve and maintain a more symmetrical and youthful appearance for years to come if you continue with them, so before getting started it is important to consider factors such as the best place for you to go for your injections, cost and frequency. So you may be wondering, how long do lip injections last?

How Long Do Lip Injections Last?

Collagen, once the most common dermal filler, is used less often today. The newer options are safer and the effects last longer. There are many types of dermal fillers that can be injected in your lips and around your mouth, but the most common fillers used now are products that contain substances similar to hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance found in the body, and it helps increase volume in your lips.

Hyaluronic acid fillers can improve the appearance of your lips by adding:

Shape
Structure
Volume

However, different products provide different results when it comes to how long your results will last. Here are some examples of what you can expect from two of the most popular fillers used on lips:

How long to lip injections last with Juvederm?

JUVÉDERM® Ultra XC is for injection into the lips and perioral area for lip augmentation in adults over 21. With optimal treatment, this filler has been proven to last as long as up to one year in the lips. This is longer than most other products available.

How long do lip injections last with Restylane?

Restylane® Silk is the first FDA-approved product specifically designed for lip augmentation and the smoothing of wrinkles around the mouth in patients 21 years of age and older. 76% of patients in one study reported visible improvement in lip fullness still 6 months after the initial injection.

Because different products give you different immediate and long-term results, they also may have different price points, so you should weigh all your options and have a consultation before making any final decisions. Use the links below to learn more about the different products used for lip injections, or contact us now for a free consultation.

Juvederm

Restylane