Lip Augmentation in San Francisco
Lips on the Rise
Just what’s fueled a universal lip movement in America?
It’s no secret. The perception of beauty has changed over the last few years. The rise of social media has brought attention to bodies and faces like never before. With exposure to celebrities and selfie culture, lips have become the facial feature of today.
In 2015, more than 27,000 lip enhancement procedures were carried out: nearly one every 20 minutes. From 2014 to 2015, there was a 5% increase in popularity, a huge 50% increase from 2000. Lip enhancement techniques have never been more popular.
Advances in technology have ushered in an era of facial procedures with low complications and costs. With the signature plump of stars like Angelina Jolie and Kylie Jenner reaffirming our beauty standards, voluminous lips are more than just in vogue. It’s a feature that here’s to stay.
More Than a Trend
Lip enhancement is not only about a designer appearance. Under a skilled hand, the current generation of procedures creates organic and healthy looking results.
Lip enhancement can benefit:
Those who have lost lip shape and seek a youthful, refreshed appearance
Those who have thin lips and seek a more voluminous pout
Those who have standard lips and seek a fuller, more signature look
As we grow older our lips naturally become thinner and longer. This loss of fullness can create lip lines that exaggerate age and tiredness.
Most people seek a plumper look as a way of looking younger and more vivacious. Lip enhancement can balance facial proportions by adding thickness to a smaller set of lips.
It’s common today for both men and women to undergo lip augmentation for a variety of reasons. Whether to address age or to gain general fullness, there is no group that benefits from enhancement less than another.
Which lip filler is right for me?
Lip Fillers We Use
Restylane Silk/Restylane L/Restylane Kysse – hyaluronic acid gel, a natural substance that provides volume and fullness to the lips. Restylane is a dermal filler that injected into skin that adds volume to lips and fills wrinkles and folds.
It consists of hyaluronic acid, which is a natural substance already present in your body that provides volume and fullness to the skin. Restylane is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is the first and only FDA-approved dermal filler made of stabilized hyaluronic acid. It lasts approximately 6-8 months on average. Individual results may vary.
Juvederm by Allergan – Juvederm Volbella, Ultra, and Vollure are the newest injectables in the field of dermal fillers. Its active ingredient, hyaluronic acid, is a natural substance present in your body that provides volume and fullness to the skin.
The FDA recently approved Juvederm for the treatment of facial wrinkles and the lines between the nose and mouth. It has been shown in clinical trials that Juvederm is effective for up to 6-9 months. Individual results may vary.
Revanesse® VersaTM - A hyaluronic acid dermal filler that can be used in the lips and treat moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, including nasolabial folds.
Cost of Lip Injections
Please refer to our pricing page to see the cost of lip injections.
Video: Lip Injections by Dr. Usha Rajagopal
A Surgeon’s Eye
Cosmetic surgery is an art form,
With your doctor the artist.
The work of a doctor is the difference between a dream look and a medical nightmare. No miracle drug replaces the delicate hand and skilled eye of a professional. When it comes to cosmetic success, the contents of a shot are second to the aesthetic mastery of your doctor.
The natural, balanced look you seek with lip enhancement is only possible with a skilled injector. A good doctor will set realistic expectations and deliver the right treatment for you. From a natural plump to keyhole pouts and “Russian Lips” – our team can do it all, but you need to be the right candidate to achieve your goals. During your consultation, we recommend that you show us some photos of your “wish lips” and photos of how you don’t want your lips to look like. After reviewing the photos, we will determine what lip shape works best with your overall facial features.
Dr. Usha Rajagopal is a master of injectables. She’s an educator in Botox injections in the Bay Area, who uses her knowledge to train injectors in every field. With over 20 years of experience in cosmetic and female surgery, she is sought after worldwide for her abilities.
Brilliant Distinctions by Allergan
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Video: Lip Injections Post-Op Care Instructions
AFTER YOUR Lip TREATMENT- HYALURONIC ACID FILLERS
ICE PACKS: Ice should be applied every 20 minutes every hour for the first 48 hours in order to decrease swelling. Icing should continue as much as possible.
LUBRICATION: Keep the lips lubricated with an ointment such as Vaseline or Aquaphor healing ointment.
DIET: For the first several days after the procedure, eat soft food. If the lips have been injected, avoid drinking through a straw. Try things like pasta, salad, etc. Eat food where you don’t need to open your mouth very wide (eg. no apples). Use a fork to place toward the back of your mouth to chew.
ELEVATION: Try to sleep with your head elevated to decrease swelling.
BLISTERS: Notify Dr. Rajagopal immediately if any blisters or pimples develop on the lip.
SEVERE or UNUSUAL PAIN: Notify Dr. Rajagopal right away.
HEAT: You should not expose the treated area to heat, such as sunbathing or tanning booths.
AS YOU HEAL INFORMATION - HYALURONIC ACID FILLERS
DISCOMFORT: For the first several days, you can expect some discomfort. This will gradually lessen over the next 3-4 days.
BRUISING: If this occurs, it will usually resolve within 7-10 days.
SWELLING: The injected area will feel very swollen for the first 5-10 days. This swelling will gradually decrease over the first 2-4 weeks. Some swelling may persist for several months after the initial treatment.
NUMBNESS: The injected area may feel slightly numb after the procedure. This is due to the local anesthetic as well as the swelling. This feeling normally fades with time.
DRYNESS: Your lips may feel very dry. Using lubricant such as Vaseline or Aquaphor healing ointment will help.