Category: Volbella
Subtle Lip Enhancements for a Natural, Youthful Look
Many of my patients have a simple request when they visit my office: they want to look refreshed without anyone knowing they’ve had work done. One of the most noticeable signs of cosmetic treatment can be overfilled, unnatural-looking lips. That’s why I follow a guiding principle of “less is more”—especially when it comes to lip restoration.
My Approach: Define, Shape, and Add Volume
To achieve naturally youthful lips, I use a three-step process: define, shape, and add volume. This balanced approach ensures subtle changes that deliver a significant visual impact while maintaining a natural appearance.
- Define: I carefully enhance the lip border, particularly the edge between the upper lip and the skin under your nose, to bring back that crisp, youthful definition.
- Shape: Gentle injections are placed in key areas to subtly reshape the upper lip. The natural curve of the lower border and the “Cupid’s bow” are enhanced without overdoing it.
- Volume: For the lower lip, which typically has a uniform shape with a slight increase in volume at the center, I ensure balance from all angles. From the side, your lip won’t appear overly puffy, and from the front, it will have a natural lift and height.
Quick and Convenient Lip Restoration
Lip injections take just a few minutes, and you can return to your normal activities immediately after the procedure. Over time, our lips lose fat and volume, and injections provide an effective way to address these changes. Depending on the filler used, results can last anywhere from several months to a year.
Your Options for Lip Enhancement
We offer a variety of hyaluronic acid fillers, including Restylane, Restylane Kysse, Restylane Silk, Belotero, Volbella, and Juvederm, all of which are excellent for achieving natural-looking, long-lasting results.
If you’re looking to restore the lips of your youth, give our office a call to schedule a consultation. Let’s talk about how we can enhance your natural beauty without compromising on subtlety.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Unveiling the Art of Beautiful Lips: Enhance Your Smile with Fillers
Full, well-defined lips have long been associated with youth, sensuality, and beauty. The allure of beautiful lips lies not just in their plumpness but also in their harmony with the overall facial features. For those seeking a subtle yet transformative enhancement, lip fillers such as Juvederm Volbella and Restylane Kysse can help achieve the perfect pout.
Elements of Beautiful Lips:
- Volume and Symmetry: Beautiful lips strike a balance between volume and symmetry. Fuller lips, particularly in the central and vermilion regions, contribute to a more youthful appearance. Symmetry ensures a harmonious and natural look.
- Defined Cupid’s Bow: The Cupid’s bow, the double curve on the upper lip, plays a crucial role in lip aesthetics. A well-defined and slightly accentuated Cupid’s bow contributes to an attractive and alluring lip shape
- Natural Proportions: Beautiful lips align with the natural proportions of the face. The upper and lower lips should complement each other, creating a cohesive and pleasing facial profile.
- Hydration and Smoothness: Healthy, hydrated lips appear more youthful and vibrant. Smoothness in texture adds to the overall allure. Lip fillers can address both volume and hydration concerns.
Transformative Power of Lip Fillers:
Lip fillers, typically made of hyaluronic acid, offer a non-invasive solution to enhance the beauty of your lips. Here’s how:
- Customizable Enhancement: Lip fillers provide a customizable approach to lip augmentation. Skilled practitioners can tailor the treatment to your specific goals, whether you desire fuller lips, improved symmetry, or enhanced definition.
- Natural-Looking Results: Modern lip fillers are designed for natural-looking results. The goal is not to create artificial or exaggerated features but to enhance your unique beauty while maintaining the natural movement and expressions of your lips.
- Gradual Build up: Lip fillers allow for a gradual build-up of volume. This means you can start with a subtle enhancement and gradually increase volume over subsequent sessions, ensuring you achieve the desired look without a sudden, drastic change.
- Minimally Invasive: Lip filler treatments are minimally invasive, involving simple injections. The procedure is quick, and most individuals experience minimal discomfort. There’s little to no downtime, making it a convenient option for those with busy lifestyles.
- Versatile Solutions: Lip fillers can address various aesthetic concerns, including volume loss, fine lines around the lips, asymmetry, and lack of definition. The versatility of fillers makes them a versatile tool in achieving your ideal lip appearance.
Call us today to learn how you can enhance the natural beauty of your lips.
Fall Into Beauty: Non-Invasive Cosmetic Procedures Perfect for Autumn
As the leaves change and the air becomes crisp, it’s the ideal time to embrace a fresh start for your appearance. Fall is the season of transformation, and what better way to enhance your natural beauty than with non-invasive cosmetic procedures? We offer a range of non-surgical treatments that can help you look and feel your best as you transition into the cooler months.
Fraxel Dual -The summer sun can take a toll on your skin, leading to sunspots, uneven pigmentation, and fine lines. Fraxel Dual is an excellent choice for reversing these effects. With reduced sun exposure in the fall, your skin can recover more comfortably from laser treatments. This procedure can target various concerns, leaving you with a refreshed and youthful complexion.
Dermal Fillers – Fall is a great time to address volume loss and facial wrinkles with dermal fillers. These non-surgical treatments can restore youthful fullness to your face, enhancing your natural beauty. Whether you’re interested in plumping your lips, filling in nasolabial folds, or sculpting your cheeks, fillers such as Juvederm Volbella, Restylane Defyne and Restylane Contour can help you achieve a rejuvenated appearance.
Botox – Botox injections are a popular choice for reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. This non-invasive treatment can temporarily relax facial muscles responsible for the formation of wrinkles. With a quick and virtually painless procedure, you can enjoy a more youthful and refreshed look without any downtime.
Microdermabrasion – A gentle yet effective way to refresh your skin. It exfoliates the skin’s surface, promoting collagen production and revealing a more youthful complexion. This treatment is perfect for reducing fine lines, minimizing pores, and improving skin texture.
Fall is the season of change, and it’s the perfect time to refresh your appearance with non-invasive cosmetic procedures. From laser skin rejuvenation and microdermabrasion to dermal fillers and Botox, there are numerous options to enhance your natural beauty without surgery. Call us today to schedule your complimentary consultation.
The Most Desirable Lips
It’s not hard to notice a beautiful pair of lips. You just recognize them when you see them. But what, exactly, makes them so attractive?
In 2017, a study published in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery analyzed how lip surface area and top-to-bottom ratio impacted people’s opinion of overall beauty. Researchers showed focus groups a photograph that they then adjusted and found that lips with a 53.5 percent increase in surface area and a 1 to 2 ratio of upper to lower lip were considered the most attractive. Also, lips that made up about 10 percent of the lower third of the face were also deemed to be the most beautiful.
We, of course, when boosting your lip volume, don’t follow any sort of formula. We look at your face and lips and determine the best balance and most natural-looking solution. Using state-of-the-art fillers such as Restylane Kysse and Volbella, we add fullness that you may have lost over time, restoring your appearance to its former youthful look.
If you are interested in plumping your lips or minimizing folds and wrinkles in the lip area, call our office for a complimentary consultation. We’ll explain your options and devise a treatment plan just for you.
See you soon.
Less Lip, Please
Like fashion, there are trends in our practice, too. For a time years ago, people wanted the puffiest lip possible, and many of them got what they wanted, even if the results were unnatural and overdone. These days, subtlety is everything, and the lips are a case in point.
Many of you, when you come to my office, are concerned that your treatments will be obvious. One of the biggest giveaways is the lip that is too full for the face.
My guiding principle has always been “less is more.” Much more. When it comes to restoring lips to their youthful state, this approach is essential. My method has three parts: Define, shape and add volume.
Lips tend to thin out and lose fat as we get older. To give them the appearance that they once had, or to plump lips that are naturally thin, I use dermal fillers in small specific ways to create subtle changes that provide maximum visual impact. The secret is balance. If any part of the lips is too fat or too thin, your entire face will look strange.
First, I define the edge between the top lip and the skin above it, beneath your nose. Then, to reshape and plump the upper lip, I make tiny injections in key spots. The upper lip should have variation across the lower border and a bow across the top.
For the lower lip, which typically has a uniform shape all the way across and a little extra volume in the middle, I look at all the angles. From the side, the lip shouldn’t extend out too far or appear puffy. From the front, there should be a touch of extra height.
A variety of lip injection options are available to you, and the results should last from several months to a year, depending on the type of filler that we use. We like to use the hyaluronic acid fillers Restylane, Restylane Refyne, Restylane Silk, Belotero Balance,Volbella and Juvederm.
The injections take only a few minutes, and you should be able to go back to your normal activities right after the procedure.
If you’d like to talk with us about your lips, or any other concerns, call our office today for a complimentary consultation.
See you soon.
Lips, Naturally: It’s All About Balance
Many of you have a simple request when you come to my office: you don’t want anyone to know that you’ve been there. One of the biggest giveaways is the overdone lip.
My guiding principle has always been “less is more.” Much more. When it comes to restoring lips, this philosophy is critical. To restore lips to their more youthful selves, naturally, I like to utilize a triple-play: Define, shape and add volume.
To give your lips the appearance that they once had, I carefully use dermal fillers in small specific ways to create subtle changes that provide maximum visual impact. The secret is balance. If any part of the lips is too fat or too thin, the result will affect the entire appearance of your face.
First, I define the edge between the top lip and the skin above it, beneath your nose. Then, I place gentle injections in key spots to reshape and plump the upper lip, keeping it looking natural. The upper lip should have variation across the lower border and a bow across the top.
As for the lower lip, which typically has a uniform shape all the way across with a little extra volume in the middle, I take all angles into account. When I look at your lip from the side, I want to make sure that it isn’t too puffy, and when I look from the front, I like to see some extra height.
Lip injections take only a few minutes, and you should be able to go back to your normal activities right after the procedure.
Lips tend to thin out and lose fat as we get older. A variety of lip injection options are available to take care of your concerns, and the results should last from several months to a year, depending on the type of filler used. We like to use the hyaluronic acid fillers Restylane, Restylane Kysse, Restylane Silk, Belotero, Volbella and Juvederm.
So, call our office to talk about how we can give you back the lips of your youth.
See you soon.
The Most Desirable Lips
It’s not hard to notice a beautiful pair of lips. You just recognize them when you see them. But what, exactly, makes them so attractive?
In 2017, a study published in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery analyzed how lip surface area and top-to-bottom ratio impacted people’s opinion of overall beauty. Researchers showed focus groups a photograph that they then adjusted and found that lips with a 53.5 percent increase in surface area and a 1 to 2 ratio of upper to lower lip were considered the most attractive. Also, lips that made up about 10 percent of the lower third of the face were also deemed to be the most beautiful.
We, of course, when boosting your lip volume, don’t follow any sort of formula. We look at your face and lips and determine the best balance and most natural-looking solution. Using state-of-the-art fillers such as Restylane Kysse, Restylane Silk, Restylane, Juvederm and Volbella, we add fullness that you may have lost over time, restoring your appearance to its former youthful look.
If you are interested in plumping your lips or minimizing folds and wrinkles in the lip area, call our office for a complimentary consultation. We’ll explain your options and devise a treatment plan just for you.
See you soon.
Love Your Lips: Definition, Shape and Volume
When it comes to restoring lips naturally, I like to think of it as a three-pronged approach: Define, shape and add volume.
To give your lips the youthful appearance that they once had, I carefully use dermal fillers in specific ways to create subtle changes that provide maximum visual impact. The secret is balance.
First, the edge of the top lip that borders your skin above it, beneath your nose, is defined. Then, injections are gently placed in key spots to reshape and plump the upper lip, keeping it looking natural. The upper lip should have variation across the lower border and a bow across the top.
The lower lip typically has a uniform shape all the way across, with a little extra volume in the middle. When I look at your lip from the side, I want to make sure that it isn’t too puffy, and when I look from the front, I like to see some extra height.
Lip injections take only a few minutes, and you should be able to go back to your normal activities right after the procedure.
As we age, our lips tend to thin out and lose fat, causing us to look and feel older or less attractive. A variety of lip injection options are available to take care of your concerns, and the results should last from several months to a year, depending on the type of filler used. We like to use the hyaluronic acid fillers Restylane Kysse Volbella, Restylane, Restylane Silk, Belotero Balance and Juvederm.
So, call our office to talk about how we can give you back the lips of your youth.
And…thank you to everyone who visited with us last week at our Fall Beauty Seminar. We look forward to seeing you in our offices in the coming weeks.
See you soon.
Less Lip, Please
Like fashion, there are trends in our practice, too. For a time years ago, people wanted the puffiest lip possible, and many of them got what they wanted, even if the results were unnatural and overdone. These days, subtlety is everything, and the lips are a case in point.
Many of you, when you come to my office, are concerned that your treatments will be obvious. One of the biggest giveaways is the lip that is too full for the face.
My guiding principle has always been “less is more.” Much more. When it comes to restoring lips to their youthful state, this approach is essential. My method has three parts: Define, shape and add volume.
Lips tend to thin out and lose fat as we get older. To give them the appearance that they once had, or to plump lips that are naturally thin, I use dermal fillers in small specific ways to create subtle changes that provide maximum visual impact. The secret is balance. If any part of the lips is too fat or too thin, your entire face will look strange.
First, I define the edge between the top lip and the skin above it, beneath your nose. Then, to reshape and plump the upper lip, I make tiny injections in key spots. The upper lip should have variation across the lower border and a bow across the top.
For the lower lip, which typically has a uniform shape all the way across and a little extra volume in the middle, I look at all the angles. From the side, the lip shouldn’t extend out too far or appear puffy. From the front, there should be a touch of extra height.
A variety of lip injection options are available to you, and the results should last from several months to a year, depending on the type of filler that we use. We like to use the hyaluronic acid fillers Restylane, Restylane Refyne, Restylane Silk, Belotero Balance,Volbella and Juvederm.
The injections take only a few minutes, and you should be able to go back to your normal activities right after the procedure.
If you’d like to talk with us about your lips, or any other concerns, call our office today for a complimentary consultation.
See you soon.
Lips, Naturally: It’s All About Balance
Many of you have a simple request when you come to my office: you don’t want anyone to know that you’ve been there. One of the biggest giveaways is the overdone lip.
My guiding principle has always been “less is more.” Much more. When it comes to restoring lips, this philosophy is critical. To restore lips to their more youthful selves, naturally, I like to utilize a triple-play: Define, shape and add volume.
To give your lips the appearance that they once had, I carefully use dermal fillers in small specific ways to create subtle changes that provide maximum visual impact. The secret is balance. If any part of the lips is too fat or too thin, the result will affect the entire appearance of your face.
First, I define the edge between the top lip and the skin above it, beneath your nose. Then, I place gentle injections in key spots to reshape and plump the upper lip, keeping it looking natural. The upper lip should have variation across the lower border and a bow across the top.
As for the lower lip, which typically has a uniform shape all the way across with a little extra volume in the middle, I take all angles into account. When I look at your lip from the side, I want to make sure that it isn’t too puffy, and when I look from the front, I like to see some extra height.
Lip injections take only a few minutes, and you should be able to go back to your normal activities right after the procedure.
Lips tend to thin out and lose fat as we get older. A variety of lip injection options are available to take care of your concerns, and the results should last from several months to a year, depending on the type of filler used. We like to use the hyaluronic acid fillers Restylane, Restylane Silk, Belotero, Volbella and Juvederm.
So, call our office to talk about how we can give you back the lips of your youth.
See you soon.
The Most Desirable Lips
It’s not hard to notice a beautiful pair of lips. You just recognize them when you see them. But what, exactly, makes them so attractive?
In 2017, a study published in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery analyzed how lip surface area and top-to-bottom ratio impacted people’s opinion of overall beauty. Researchers showed focus groups a photograph that they then adjusted and found that lips with a 53.5 percent increase in surface area and a 1 to 2 ratio of upper to lower lip were considered the most attractive. Also, lips that made up about 10 percent of the lower third of the face were also deemed to be the most beautiful.
We, of course, when boosting your lip volume, don’t follow any sort of formula. We look at your face and lips and determine the best balance and most natural-looking solution. Using state-of-the-art fillers such as Restylane and Volbella, we add fullness that you may have lost over time, restoring your appearance to its former youthful look.
If you are interested in plumping your lips or minimizing folds and wrinkles in the lip area, call our office for a complimentary consultation. We’ll explain your options and devise a treatment plan just for you.
See you soon.
Your Pre-Holiday Beauty Boost
When the calendar flips to November, the holidays aren’t far behind. It’s the season for looking your best, and dramatic results are possible, even in just a few weeks.
There is still time for many quick in-and-out treatments that will make all the difference in your appearance. Instantly, you’ll look fresh and rested, and you’ll feel invigorated, too…just the right recipe for the holiday season.
Here are a few suggestions for the upcoming weeks…
Try a nonsurgical mini facelift that will tighten skin and boost collagen production. With Thermage CPT, we can treat the skin on the eyelids, under-eye areas, abdomen, arms, legs and sagging buttocks. It’s the most effective lift treatment for a multitude of concerns, and the results are dramatic. Or, you can try an Exilis Ultra 360 treatment, which tightens, firms and tones loose and sagging skin and reshapes and melts stubborn fatty deposits anywhere on your face and body. Popular areas treated with Exilis include the face, jowls, neck, “love handles,” “bra fat,” abdomen, thighs, hips and buttocks.
Minimize lines and boost volume in your lips with Volbella, the latest filler for adding shape and definition to your mouth area.
Reduce wrinkles and tighten skin with Infini, a high intensity focused radiofrequency treatment that’s also terrific for minimizing acne scarring.
Restore facial volume with dermal fillers such as Voluma, Radiesse and Restylane Lyft. These will reduce hollowness and diminish lines that have formed with age.
Smooth out forehead wrinkles and crow’s feet with Botox or Dysport.
Fill in smile lines, marionette lines or nasolabial folds (lines that stretch from the outer edge of the nostrils to the outer tip of the lips) with Juvederm, Restylane or Radiesse.
All of these quick treatments are nonsurgical, requiring no anesthesia or downtime. You can be back in full swing immediately, looking younger and feeling that way, too.
Call our offices this week to schedule a pre-holiday appointment.
See you soon.
