We recently had the honor of being featured in an article in the latest edition of FASHION Magazine, shining a spotlight on the commonality and popularization of lip beauty maintenance. Our highly skilled facial cosmetic plastic surgeon, Dr. Michael Brandt, provided tips on how to personalize lip-enhancement procedures to achieve your desired results.
The article explores how social media platforms like TikTok have normalized lip enhancement procedures. To accommodate the demand, there are more options for plumping your pout now more than ever. The question is, what is the look you are trying to achieve?
A lip lift is a permanent lip-plumping procedure that minimizes the distance between the top of your lip and the bottom of your nose. According to Dr. Brandt, “the ideal lip-lift candidate has an elongated upper lip.” If an individual appears to have a shortened upper lip, there is a risk of gummy or exaggerated teeth showing smiles.
This enhancement is a surgical procedure that will result in scarring. If the appearance of scars is a worry, surgeons tend to place visual marks in hidden locations.
A lip flip is a non-permanent injection of neuromodulator-like botulinum toxin, otherwise known as botox. These injections are placed around the border of your lips to reduce the strength of your surrounding muscles. This will then allow your lips to expand while softening smile lines.
Lip flips tend to last up to four months and have a subtle yet predictable effect. As a result of the muscle-weakening aspect, those who are excessively injected increase the risk of experiencing problems drinking.
Receiving lip filler is the process of using “hyaluronic-acid gel (filler gel) to add volume to a lip and provide some structure,” says Brandt. Depending on the amount of filler injected into your lips, the results of fullness may vary. Results are immediate and tend to last up to nine months.
Lip filler poses some risks, including filler migration, lumps and bumps, and is easily overdone. Because accuracy is key to achieving desired outcomes, it is important to work with an experienced medical professional.
Inspired to elevate your natural beauty and are considering lip enhancements? Our expert surgeons and medical staff are here to help. Whether you are looking for something permanent, temporary, subtle, or dramatic, our team is dedicated to meeting your desires through safe practices.
Book your consultation today so we can help you feel your best. Get started on your journey towards a more confident and fuller pout.