We’ve all seen horrible lip fillers, mostly on celebrities and social media. This might make you think it’s impossible to get a good, natural-looking result from lip fillers—but that isn’t true. VIDA is your medical day spa, home to MDs, RNs, and estheticians with CAEs and we are committed to helping you get beautiful results of all kinds you’ll love. We often see clients who are scared of getting lip fillers because they don’t want it to look unnatural or they’ve had a bad experience in the past. So, why is it so difficult to get natural-looking results? It’s not.
The truth is that you’ve probably seen people with great results all the time, but you don’t know they had lip fillers injected. That’s a sign of a lip injection done right. The technology of lip fillers has changed over the years, which is why even the most popular makers (like Juvederm and Restylane) offer a number of options when it comes to lip fillers. The skill of the injector makes all the difference, too. At VIDA, injectors include Dr. Glen, Dr. Thompson, Kseniya Trofimchik, RN, and Ashley Stinger, RN. Only medical professionals inject fillers at VIDA so you can rest easy knowing you’re in good hands.
Anatomy of the Lip
In years past (and, sadly, even today at subpar salons and clinics) the motto was “bigger is better.” This is what led to pout trout and duck lips. Natural lips, even very full lips, have different shapes and textures throughout. However, they are not angular, uneven, or lumpy. There is still symmetry even with all of the organic textures of natural lips. A lip filler injected right looks soft, healthy, and complements and matches the face. When you have injectors trying to make every pair of lips look like a celebrity’s and are not considering the anatomy of the overall face, you’re going to wind up with duck lips.
Ultimately, no two lips are the same, so they shouldn’t look the same. Beautiful lips do have things in common. They look hydrated. They are relatively symmetrical. They move naturally. If you look at the average teenager, blessed with the natural fullness of youth, you’re going to get an idea of what gorgeous, voluminous lips look like—and you’ll probably notice that they look nothing like the over-filled, over-done lips of social media.
Comparing Two of the Most Popular Makers
Juvederm and Restylane are undoubtedly the two most popular HA-based lip filler manufacturers. Hyaluronic acid (HA) provides immediate results, filling the lips with a material already found naturally in the body. Restylane Silk is available for lip augmentation and to fill in lip lines. Juvederm Ultra XC is for plumping lips and Juvederm Volbella XC is meant for treating vertical lines associated with aging along with mild pumping.
Rare, minor side effects are associated with all three of these options and can include temporary swelling, bruising, and redness. Costs are comparable across all three fillers, though the exact cost depends on how many syringes are needed for your goals. There is no downtime associated with lip fillers, although you will want to schedule your appointment about one week in advance of any major event to allow for any swelling or redness to subside.
Key Differences: Fillers and HA Fillers
The results of Restylane lasts 10 months on average, while Juvederm lasts approximately one year. All HA fillers are going to require maintenance sessions to sustain results. Restylane Silk was the first FDA-approved filler for the lips, although Juvederm also has approval and has been used countless times around the globe. Even though both contain HA, there are subtle, slight variations between the makeup of these three fillers that make them better suited to various clients.
If you want to discover which lip filler is right for you, the first step is identifying a clinic with reputable, skilled injectors. Your next step is a consultation to determine the best approach for your unique lips and goals. Sometimes mixing and matching lip fillers is actually the most effective way to get the results you want. Contact VIDA today to schedule your complimentary consult! Call the office or complete the online contact form today.
