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Marilyn Monroe said, “A smile is the best makeup anyone can wear.”   But what if you have a smile you don’t particularly like? You often find yourself using different techniques to hide your lips. Like smiling closed-lipped or covering your lip with your hands. Or trying to be serious to avoid smiling.  Your smile should give you confidence, not be the cause of stress which can ultimately affect not only confidence, but the ability to socialize.

According to RealSelf’s reviews, at least 94% of those surveyed believe that lip augmentation is not only a confidence booster but is well worth the treatment. Your lips are the frame to your smile and give proportion to your face.  And yet, everyone’s lips are different and require a unique approach to determine shape, proportion, and balance.  

As you age, your lips that were once voluptuous and smooth become thin, develop vertical wrinkles, and as a result, your face may well appear aged. Perhaps you have lips that were damaged by an injury or by a cleft pallet. One non-invasive way of giving you the lips you want includes injectable dermal fillers. Lip fillers enhances the appearance of your lips by changing the appearance, size, and shape of your lips.

There are several dermal fillers that can be injected into your lips and around your mouth to give you the lips you want. What filler you use is the preference of your provider and you.

Dermal Fillers for Lips Enhancement

There are several dermal fillers that work to give you perfect lips. Discuss lip enhancement with your provider to determine what filler will work best for you.

Juvéderm Ultra Plus:

One dermal filler often used by aestheticians is Juvéderm Ultra Plus. Juvéderm Ultra Plus is part of the Juvéderm family of dermal fillers and is formulated to create a sharp lip border and a smooth finish. Two treatments are usually required and spaced one to two weeks apart. Lips are “set” on the first appointment by injecting the filler in the corners and borders. When the swelling and bruising diminish, finishing up the body of the lips is the next step. Again, two sessions ensure symmetry and even results. 

Some injectors have used Juvéderm Ultra Plus in the reconstruction of lips due to a cleft pallet. One lip injector at a reputable medspa noted how rewarding it was to help with a clients’ cleft pallet issues, and shared that patient left the clinic with full and even lips.

Restylane Kysse:

An excellent dermal filler for lips is an FDA-approved filler called Restylane Kysse. Kysse is designed to keep flexible movements and natural-looking volume in your lips. This dermal filler is proven to give you plump and smooth lips that last up to one year after treatments. In addition, Kysse enhances the texture and color of your lips and gives you a full range of expressions. Kysse contains hyaluronic acid, a natural sugar found in the skin, which combines into the lip tissue when injected. As a result, your lips become smooth, and plump.

Volbella XC:

Volbella XC contains hyaluronic acid gel designed to restore thinning lips and improve lip definition. Volbella XC also smooths vertical lip lines caused by dry and aging lips. This dermal filler leaves you with no artificial appearance, and the filler does not interfere with mouth movements and expressions. Results of Volbella XC injections last up to one year.

Revanesse Versa:

Revanesse Versa is FDA-approved, and 100% of physicians and aestheticians who use Revanesse give the dermal fill excellent marks as a filler. Revanesse is developed with hyaluronic acid, a natural dehydrator. There is minimal downtime with Revanesse Versa, and patients report less pain than other fillers when injected. Aestheticians who use Revanesse Versa say the dermal filler is one of the best solutions for mild to moderate loss of lip volume. 

IPL treats pigmentation like freckles and age spots, redness, small facial veins, rosacea, skin texture, and acne.  A cool gel is applied to the area, followed by a chilled applicator that delivers light therapy.  All treatment plans are tailored to the client’s specific needs and desired results.  There is no downtime as you will be able to return to your normal routine as soon as the procedure is finished.  Applying sunscreen and other skincare products is highly recommended to ensure the best results.

IPL sends out scattered wavelengths of light, which makes IPL very targeted.

IPL is amazingly effective for skin discoloration. It reduces brown pigmentation, sunspots, rosacea, and wanted hair. IPL also diffuses redness and restores the skin to a healthier appearance.

IPL treatments permanently reduce the total number of hair, but IPL does not result in permanent removal of all hair.

We all want to turn back the clock on aging, and for many, invasive surgery is not an option. Today’s dermal fillers are designed to help you look natural almost instantly. They are safe and can be reversed if you do not like the look the product gives you. There are so many options available, and often several fillers can be used together to achieve the look you want.  

Dermal fillers will absolutely help you look younger by filling in wrinkles, folds, and fine lines. And while they cannot halt the aging progression, they can help you regain a bit of your youthful look and increase your confidence.

Five Areas that Make You Look Older:

Tear Troughs.

The skin around your eyes changes with age due to its thinning and delicateness. The tear trough areas start to show fine lines, and the eyes can appear sunken or hollow. As you age, bags can become visible, and dermal fillers are a perfect way to reduce eye aging issues.

Cheeks or Midface.

As we age, and collagen production minimizes, cheeks become hollow and appear flat. Fillers sculpt and add definition to your cheekbone area and improve nasolabial folds or smile lines.  

Chin Area.

Chin wrinkles or fine lines in the chin area also tend to make you look older. Sun exposure and weak lower facial muscles cause your chin to look like an “orange peel.” Using fillers helps recover a smoother appearance in your chin.

Lips.

Women of every age desire more voluminous lips. If you have inherited a thin upper lip, you can create a contoured lip with help from dermal fillers. These fillers help eliminate fine lines and lipstick wrinkles. Toady’s lip fillers are designed to bring you a natural-looking lip augmentation.

”Elevens” or Brow Lines.

The area between your eyebrows are subject to wrinkles and fine lines due to natural facial expressions. “Elevens” become prominent as we age and often do not minimize even when the face is resting. They can also be caused by genetics, sleeping on your side, and sun exposure. Dermal fillers will help these lines disappear.

Three Ways Dermal Fillers Help You Look Younger

Restore Volume in Your Face.

During your youth, your cheeks are smooth and plump, foreheads are wrinkle-free, and there are no hollows or bags around your eyes. As you age, the loss of volume in your face causes the fat to shift downward, and skin becomes loose and saggy. The fat moves with gravity, but where does it go? If you look in the mirror, you will see your chin and neck take the brunt of gravity, and you have bagginess, double chin, and other signs of aging.

Many different dermal fillers can be used in these particular areas. They fill in shallow contours in your cheeks and jaws. There is minimal pain and bruising with dermal fillers, and when used as a volumizer, can work for up to two years. Dermal fillers can also add create a more pronounced-looking chin, reducing the sagginess in this area of your face. Discuss with your professional nurse injector what fillers are the best for your particular circumstance and desire.

Reduce Fine Lines and Wrinkles

As you age, you experience a gradual decrease in fat and volume, and fine lines and wrinkles start to appear. Lifestyle habits definitely contribute to the visible aging process. Dermal fillers add softness to the areas on your face that have lost their plumpness. You can also use dermal fillers in conjunction with anti-aging treatments like Botox, microneedling, and chemical peels. The results of all these cosmetic fillers and services will restore volume, decrease the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and give you back a more youthful look.

Restore Aging Lips

Lips tend to give away your age. Exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays ans smoking are two of the primary causes of premature aging. Smoking produces free radicals in your body that contribute to premature aging and wrinkles. Even drinking throught a straw, and repetitive facial expressions can cause your lips to wrinkle.  

Using filler containing hyaluronic acid, a natural sugar found in your skin that holds water and keeps skin hydrated and plump, are effective on lips. This process helps lips appear slightly larger, and while there are visual changes, they are subtle and attractive. Today’s lip treatments tend to last months, or even years.

Ever wonder why a baby’s young skin is so soft and supple? It’s because babies replace their skin cells every few days. However, as you grow older, the cell turnover rate slows down, and dead cells remain on your skin much longer. Dead skin cells tend to accentuate fine lines, clog pores, and leave you looking dull and lifeless.

Looking for a cosmetic procedure to give your skin a smooth and bright look? Ask for dermaplaning that softens fine lines and wrinkles, removes 2 to 3 weeks of dead skin cells for deep exfoliation and turns back the years of damage.

What is dermaplaning?

Dermaplaning is a type of exfoliation which is used to eliminate dirt, dead skin cells, and peach fuzz (a.k.a. Vellus hair). A sharp surgical-grade scalpel is used and gently drawn across your skin using delicate, feathering strokes. Key benefits of dermaplaning include unclogging pores, and absorption of collagen-boosting serums, moisturizers, and antioxidants is enhanced. At GLO Aesthetics, dermaplaning is one of our favorite entry facials. Included in this facial is a thorough professional assessment of your skin health and the facial is customized for your specific needs. It is during this procedure that our medical aesthetic team can make the best recommendations for a comprehensive at-home clinical grade skincare program. Is one of the most luxurious relaxing facials we offer at Glo Aesthetics. We also call it the red carpet GLO ready facial!

5 Reasons You’ll Love Dermaplaning 1. Skin that is Ready for Other Services

After dermaplaning, and the removal of dead skin cells, your skin is left skin smoother and ready for serums and products to penetrate deep into the layers of your skin.

A smooth and clean face means makeup will go on perfectly, and you really won’t need much makeup to look fantastic.

2. No Redness or Irritation

If you have sensitive skin and don’t want to use chemicals, dermaplaning will be a great exfoliation method for you. Dermaplaning is safe for most skin types, and there is little risk of side effects when performed by a skin care professional.

3. Down Time is Nonexistent

You will immediately see a difference in your complexion’s appearance after a dermaplaning treatment. The treatment is very convenient, and you will walk out of the clinic with a glow leaving your friends asking about your new skincare regimen.

4. Younger Looking Skin

Once dead skin cells are removed, you notice a more revitalized look. Exfoliation using dermaplaning gives you smooth skin that turns back time on the damage you have been carrying around for years.

5. Results Are Remarkable

Your skin regenerates about every 30 days, and dermaplaning removes weeks of skin damage, including dead skin cells. Results will last at least a month, and you can have dermaplaning done every month. Once a month, treatment will help you keep your younger and rejuvenated look.

After Care

We pair Dermaplaning with a facial, which maximizes the benefits. You are left feeling relaxed and glowing. This is about an hour service. Do note that dermaplaning should be done by a professional with years of experience.

After dermaplaning treatment, you will need to apply sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays.  Remember, when spending more time outdoors, include sunscreen as a part of your daily routine. Sunscreen will keep your skin healthy and free from sunspots.