Plumper Lips With Dermal Fillers: All Your Questions Answered
If you’ve always longed for plump, shapely, and youthful-looking lips, dermal fillers offer a quick, easy way to get instant results.
At the Cosmetic Surgery Center, in Oklahoma City, OK, our team, led by Dr. Trent Fogleman, offers safe and effective lip enhancements using advanced dermal fillers.
With formulas including Juvéderm® Volbella™ XC and Juvéderm® Ultra XC, we provide beautiful, natural-looking results tailored to your needs. Here are the answers to your questions about lip fillers.
How fast lip fillers work
Dermal fillers are the go-to choice for instantly enhancing your lips without surgery. These injectables add volume and shape, restoring fullness while keeping your lips looking and feeling soft and natural.
Fillers are flexible. We can see the results as we work, so dermal fillers allow us to adapt your treatment for your unique facial anatomy and personal appearance goals. You leave Cosmetic Surgery Center with beautifully plumped lips.
How long lip fillers last
Lip fillers are temporary. We use two Juvéderm formulas that are FDA-approved for use in the lips: Volbella and Ultra XC. Both are made of hyaluronic acid (HA), a natural substance that occurs in the human body.
HA attracts and binds with water within your body. This provides long-lasting volume improvement. For the lips, results last up to one year.
The lips are one of the most mobile parts of the face. You constantly move your lips to speak and eat, so the filler breaks down steadily over time, and your body flushes it out as a waste product. In other, less-mobile parts of the face, like the cheeks, other Juvéderm formulas may last up to two years.
How Volbella and Ultra XC are different
Juvéderm Volbella and Juvéderm Ultra XC are both popular, and the choice between them depends on what kind of results you’re going for.
Juvéderm Volbella
Known for its smooth, soft consistency, Volbella is ideal for subtle volume and a natural feel. It’s great for adding gentle fullness and addressing fine lines around the lips. It offers subtle plumping and improved definition without an exaggerated appearance.
Juvéderm Ultra XC
If you want a bolder transformation, Ultra XC could be your best option. It has a thicker formula that can give you a fuller, more dramatic lip transformation. Ultra XC can add significant volume, but we always tailor the level to your wishes and desired appearance.
How it feels to get lip fillers
You’ll be happy to learn that most patients find treatment comfortable. We administer topical numbing before your treatment, and both Volbella and Ultra XC contain a small amount of numbing medicine (lidocaine).
The needles we use to administer dermal fillers are ultra-thin, which further enhances your comfort during treatment. Many patients say they feel a few quick pinches and some pressure, but no pain.
After the treatment, you can return to regular activities immediately. We provide a few guidelines, such as avoiding intense exercise and direct sun exposure for the first 24 hours.
Because results are instant, many patients say they experience an immediate self-esteem boost, feel happier with their appearance, and feel ready to confidently face the world.
Schedule your lip filler consultation in Oklahoma City
Our team at Cosmetic Surgery Center is here to help you achieve the look you want with safe, effective dermal fillers. Call us at 402-526-5449 to schedule an appointment and learn more about your options for lip enhancement.