Lip Filler and Gradual Lip Enhancement

For those seeking lip enhancement, I’m a fan of subtle and sometimes slower progression. The patient pictured below was keen to improve balance and proportion with a little more volume in her upper lip in particular.  She had treatment over the course of a year and a half which fit with her (and my) desire for a conservative approach.

We know that lips and lip filler have been popularized in social media. Market research has shown that patients getting lip filler tend to be younger and get treatment more frequently. We have seen a potential downside of this with cases of over-enhanced, malformed lips. And now we are seeing at home hyaluron pens trending for lip injections which is a whole different and scary story . As injectors we have to balance patient wishes with our own judgment and I believe it is important to advocate for natural and safe aesthetic enhancement. Some women want, and may look good with fuller lips, particularly if it is in balance with their facial proportions. But, extremely overdone lips (think of the currently popular “pillow face” filter) and risky techniques or devices give our field a bad reputation and can make people fearful of getting filler done. 

Having said that, lips are one of my favorite areas to treat. If you’re looking at enhancing your lips, see an experienced injector who can help you safely achieve your goals!