Lip Augmentation

This can depend on your goals and preferences. Many patients touch up their fillers gradually every six months or once every 1 or 2 years. Your injector can help you determine the right schedule for maintaining your look.

You can receive injections in only one lip. This is common to resolve asymmetry, for example.

You will immediately notice results from lip fillers, but it can take some time for swelling to go down completely and the filler to soften. This will occur about four weeks after the injections at most.

Lip injections can look natural. During a consultation with Dr. Kayastha, you can discuss your goal results and develop an appropriate plan for your lip injections.

For about 24 hours after your lip injections, you should avoid exfoliating the lips, applying pressure, or drinking using a straw. It is also best to avoid drinking alcohol, strenuous activity, or direct sun exposure.

Lip injections should not be painful. You may feel a small amount of initial discomfort, however, many products contain lidocaine to keep injections comfortable. Numbing cream may also be available.

On average, lip injections cost between $500-1,000 for each appointment. This will vary depending on factors including the specific product you receive and the amount needed to achieve your goal results.

Yes – this can encourage the body to break down fillers more quickly. However, this only accounts for a minimal amount of metabolization.

Most lip filler products are made of hyaluronic acid, a naturally-occurring substance that creates a plump and hydrated appearance in the skin.

You can eat after receiving lip injections. However, it can be difficult to eat if you received a numbing treatment, so many patients choose to wait.

Ahead of your lip augmentation appointment, make sure to avoid taking blood-thinning medications and supplements, since these can increase your chance of bruising.

Patients who have allergies or a history of reaction to lidocaine may not be good candidates since many fillers contain this numbing agent. Additionally, if you have any active infections in the area, you should avoid lip fillers.

This can be due to a variety of reasons – lip fillers can deteriorate quickly because they exist in an area that moves constantly with chewing, talking, or smiling, so they can be metabolized faster. If you have a naturally high metabolism or work out often, this can affect the duration of your results.

Lip fillers will vary in how long they last. On average, you can expect your results to last about six months to one year.

The cost of your lip augmentation will depend on your unique circumstances. A consultation is needed to get an accurate cost estimate. See our pricing page for average costs for the procedure you are interested in. We offer financing (kplasticsurgery.com/resources/payment-options/) to help pay for your procedure if needed. Call / contact us to schedule you consultation and to get a cost estimate for your lip augmentation.