Lip Enhancement With Fillers
Lip enhancement with dermal fillers can enhance a key facial feature important to an overall beautiful visage. Juvéderm Volbella XC is a hyaluronic acid dermal filler specifically designed to plump the lips and define the lip border. It can also smooth thin lines of the perioral area.
Trusted Expertise
Dr. Grant Hamlet is a globally recognised aesthetics doctor with over 15 years of experience delivering natural-looking, transformative results. Patients trust his precision, artistry, and deep anatomical knowledge to enhance their appearance safely and beautifully.
Patient-Centred Care
Each treatment begins with a comprehensive consultation to understand your goals and craft a personalised plan. Dr. Grant Hamlet is known for his warm, honest approach, prioritising your well-being, confidence, and long-term satisfaction.
Innovation at the Forefront
Using cutting-edge techniques and state-of-the-art technology, Dr. Grant Hamlet offers advanced treatments including body contouring, regenerative therapies, and facial aesthetics – always at the highest medical standards.
Natural Results
Dr. Grant Hamlet’s signature style focuses on enhancing your natural beauty, not masking it. Clients leave looking refreshed, not “done”, thanks to his subtle, refined approach that celebrates individuality.
Introduction to Lip Enhancement with Fillers
Lip enhancement with fillers is a popular treatment for those who want fuller, more defined, yet natural-looking lips. At our clinic, we use Juvéderm Volbella XC, which is formulated with advanced patented Vycross technology. This technique cross-links high and low molecular-weight hyaluronic acid to create a gel with excellent lift, higher viscosity, and longer-lasting results [1]. The filler is smooth, easy to inject, and moulds naturally to the lips, enhancing their shape and contour while maintaining a soft, natural appearance [2].
About the Aging Lip
Collagen and elastin are essential components of a youthful appearance. With age, the natural loss of elastin and collagen creates volume loss and skin laxity. Elastin is responsible for skin’s ability to “snap back,” while collagen is responsible for structural support. The ideal lips have been described as having fullness with a defined border. [3] Unfortunately, lips are not exempt from the aforementioned effects of aging. The less volume the lips have and the more they droop, the more it can age the face.
Hyaluronic acid, found naturally in our bodies, has many responsibilities. Hyaluronic acid regulates the growth of cells, increases cell hydration, supports tissue structures, and promotes collagen retention. All of these acts contribute to the benefits of reintroducing hyaluronic acid into the lips. [4] Results of lip enhancement with Juvéderm Volbella XC are immediate due to the gel, and the hyaluronic acid with Vycross technology creates long-lasting results on a cellular level. After Juvéderm Volbella XC lip enhancement treatment, lips will be plump, supple, hydrated, and compliment your overall appearance.
Benefits of Lip Enhancement With Fillers
Choosing lip enhancement with fillers at Dr. Grant Hamlet offers several key benefits.
Proven Popularity
In 2020, over 2.6 million women and men chose hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers, making them one of the most trusted cosmetic treatments [5].
Natural Compatibility
Because hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in the body, treatments such as Juvéderm Volbella XC are safe, well-tolerated, and don’t require a skin test [3].
Customisable Results
The unique mouldability of hyaluronic acid allows precise shaping for lips that look balanced, flattering, and natural.
Trusted Standard
Hyaluronic acid fillers have become the gold standard in injectables, offering superior outcomes compared to older collagen-based fillers.
Good Candidates
Candidates for lip enhancement with fillers are women and men 18 years and older who would like to enhance the shape or increase the volume of their lips. These candidates should understand that dermal filler treatments are temporary routine treatments will provide long-lasting results. Those who are allergic to lidocaine should not receive treatment since lidocaine is already incorporated in the Juvéderm Volbella XC gel. Additionally, patients with active cold sores or skin rashes should wait to receive injections until these have healed.
Your Consultation
Your consultation will be a wonderful way for you and Dr. Hamlet to get to know each other, and discuss your personal aesthetic goals. Dr Hamlet takes a customised approach to all aesthetic procedures.
Before your consultation, please be prepared to share the following:
- Any medical conditions or treatments or drug allergies.
- Current medications, herbal supplements, vitamins, alcohol, tobacco, and drug use.
- Previous surgeries.
During your private consultation at Dr. Grant Hamlet in London, you will have the opportunity to discuss your cosmetic goals with one of our experienced injection specialists. A physical examination will be carried out to confirm whether Juvéderm Volbella XC is the most suitable option for enhancing your lips. Your medical history, anatomy, and personal preferences will all be taken into account to design a bespoke treatment plan tailored to your needs.
As every patient’s proportions and desires are unique, we believe in providing fully individualised care. In many cases, treatment can also be performed on the same day as your consultation, subject to suitability and scheduling.
The Lip Enhancement With Fillers Procedure
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- Get a medical evaluation and lab testing.
- Cease taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory meds, herbal supplements, or other medications that have the potential to increase bleeding.
Juvéderm Volbella XC treatment for lip enhancement is quick, but it does take an expert injector like those of Dr. Grant Hamlet to make sure patients receive the best results possible. It is not just an injection that can be performed by anyone; one has to make sure the appropriate number of units are injected into the appropriate locations to provide each patient with results that will complement their overall facial features.
Lidocaine is included in Juvéderm Volbella XC for added comfort. The injector specialist will inject the gel slowly to make sure not to overfill the lips. With each injection, the specialist will artfully sculpt the shape of the lips until the desired results are achieved.
Recovery
Recovery from any procedure depends on the duration and extent of the surgery and the health of the patient. Be sure to ask Dr. Hamlet any questions regarding post-op procedures, dressings/bandages, stitches, medications, follow-up care, and when you can resume normal activities. He’ll be happy to make sure that you have all the information you need.
Dermal fillers do not require downtime daily routine can be resumed immediately after injection. Rigorous activity should however be avoided for the rest of the day. This will be discussed during your consultation. Minor bruising or swelling may be present right after treatment but these effects quickly resolve on their own.
Results
A study reported that over 96% of the subjects who received Juvéderm Volbella XC lip injections were satisfied with the treatment results!
Results are seen immediately but it can take a couple of weeks for the final results to be enjoyed. Juvéderm Volbella XC lasts up to one year, with some patients enjoying their lip augmentation longer. The length of results varies on each patient’s metabolizing rate and how quickly it will absorb the hyaluronic acid. To maintain your beautiful results, routine treatments are possible, and encouraged. If for any reason you wish to no longer have lip fillers, they can easily be dissolved with an additional injection.
Corresponding & Complementary Procedures
Dr. Grant Hamlet also offers Juvéderm Voluma XC and Sculptra for temporary enhancement of other areas of the face. Juvéderm Voluma XC is FDA-approved for chin augmentation and cheek augmentation. It generally lasts between one to two years. Again, Juvéderm is a hyaluronic acid-based filler so results will last until your body naturally absorbs it.
Sculptra is a poly-l-lactic acid that smooths smile lines, laugh lines, and chin wrinkles. Some off-label uses include the hands and cheeks. Sculptra smooths the treatment areas with the initial injection of the poly-l-lactic gel, but the results are long-lasting because it also stimulates the production of collagen. With several treatments, collagen creation allows you to maintain the results through your body’s natural efforts.
FAQs
Does Juvéderm offer other types of dermal fillers?
Juvéderm is a family of hyaluronic acid fillers that treat different cosmetic concerns. At Dr. Grant Hamlet, we offer Juvéderm Volbella XC for lip enhancement and Juvéderm Voluma XC for chin and cheek augmentation. Both provide immediate volumizing results with results being elongated by collagen production stimulated by the reintroduction of hyaluronic acid.
Are Juvéderm Volbella XC results permanent?
No, Juvéderm Volbella XC provides temporary lip enhancement. On average, a single treatment will provide results for up to one year, with some patients experiencing longer-lasting results. It is possible to have long-lasting results with routine injections. We are happy to discuss this with you during a consultation.
Are dermal fillers and Botox the same?
No, dermal fillers and Botox are not the same. They are both wrinkle-smoothing injectable treatments, but the methods by which each accomplishes this are different. Also, dermal fillers can be used to augment and plump certain areas like the lips; Botox cannot add volume. Dermal fillers fill in deep wrinkles caused by repetitive movement of underlying muscles responsible for facial expressions. Botox is used to stop these deep wrinkles from being created by temporarily paralyzing the expression-creating muscles. Botox can smooth fine lines and wrinkles that appear when you make expressions, but it cannot treat wrinkles that are visible when you are not making expressions.
Pricing
Each surgical procedure requires unique care and attention, meaning that the cost for every surgery is individually determined. Dr. Grant Hamlet’s clinic offers various payment options to help manage the financial aspect. Their expert team is available to discuss these options and opportunities, aiming to ensure that cost does not hinder your access to quality healthcare.
References
- Raspaldo H, Chantrey J, Belhaouari L, Saleh R, Murphy DK. Juvéderm volbella with lidocaine for lip and perioral enhancement: a prospective, randomized, controlled trial. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2015;3(3):e321. Published 2015 Apr 7. doi:10.1097/GOX.0000000000000266
- Eccleston D, Murphy DK. Juvéderm(®) Volbella™ in the perioral area: a 12-month prospective, multicenter, open-label study. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2012;5:167-172. doi:10.2147/CCID.S35800
- Penna V, Stark G-, Eisenhardt SU, Bannasch H, Iblher N. The aging lip: a comparative histological analysis of age-related changes in the upper lip complex. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2009;124(2):624-628. doi:10.1097/PRS.0b013e3181addc06
- Jarett Casale, Crane JS. Biochemistry, Glycosaminoglycans. Nih.gov. Published July 14, 2019. Accessed October 13, 2022. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK544295/
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons. PLASTIC SURGERY STATISTICS REPORT 2020</em>.; 2020. Accessed October 13, 2022. https://www.plasticsurgery.org/documents/News/Statistics/2020/plastic-surgery-statistics-full-report-2020.pdf
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