Lip Enhancement

Many surgical and nonsurgical methods are used to enhance the appearance of the lips. There are many safe and effective fillers used to enhance thin or flattened lips or  improve facial creases and furrows resulting from the aging  process.  Dr. Valante will recommend the perfect treatment depending upon each patient's goals.

Lip Implants
Placing permanent implants beneath the skin can enhance and define lips or to plump and correct furrows such as nasolabial folds (creases between the nose and the corners of the mouth) or  "marionette" lines (creases from the corners of the mouth).       

Facial implants provide lip fullness and definition by providing structure and support underneath the skin.  It may help minimize some fine vertical creasing around the lip as well.  The implant provides a very natural and long lasting result because it is not absorbed or broken down by the body over time.                 

The  implant procedure is performed in a simple in-office procedure done under local anesthetic.   The implant  is inserted beneath the  skin via two  tiny incisions.   The procedure  usually  takes about 45 minutes.   You  may  experience  some swelling or bruising which  lasts for a few  days to a  week following treatment.   A stitch is placed at each incision site and  is removed 3-5  days later.   Many  patients return to normal activities a day  or two after treatment.  By  five to seven  days after the implantation, most of the swelling will have subsided. 

Collagen Replacement Therapy
Collagen can be injected in vertical lip lines and along the edge of the lip to enhance the definition of the lip border and make the lips appear fuller and more youthful.

The procedure is performed in the office and takes about 20 minutes. It is important to have a simple test on your forearm to make sure you are not sensitive to Collagen Implants. 97% will show no reaction to the skin test and can be treated.

Results are immediate, but not permanent. Just like your natural collagen, injectable collagen begins to lose its form and will eventually wear down. Full correction occurs and is maintained only with a series of treatments. Most people find they will need to repeat their treatment every 3-6 months.

Additional information on lip enhancement
Lip enhancement before and after photos