A perfect pout and fuller, more hydrated lips are only moments away with lip fillers. With a unique formula and Dr. Krant’s expertise, you can achieve the beautiful, natural-looking results you’ve been curious about.
What is Lip Filler?
Lip filler is a simple injectable gel (Dr. Krant only uses hyaluronic acid fillers) that is used to add fullness to thinning lips and to address lip lines associated with aging. Whether your lips have thinned over time and you want to add volume back or you want to plump up your lips that have always been naturally thinner, lip fillers can work wonders to give you the confidence you’re looking for.
Are You A Good Candidate For Lip Fillers?
Most adults over the age of 21 are good candidates for lip fillers. If you’re looking to add volume to your lips, enhance their shape, diminish vertical lip lines, and support the mouth area in general, you’re likely an ideal candidate for this innovative dermal filler.
We also recommend you be in generally good health, be a nonsmoker, and have realistic expectations for the results.
What are the Side Effects of Lip Fillers?
As with any treatment or procedure, lip fillers can come with a few different side effects. You may experience the following temporary effects after your injections:
- Redness
- Tenderness at the injection site
- Lip firmness or small lumps that smooth out over time
- Bruising
- Swelling
Typically, these side effects don’t last longer than two weeks and will likely diminish after only a few days.
As with any filler treatment, a very low risk of more serious side effects is always present. Any filler treatment can lead to occlusion of blood vessels, tissue death, and even blindness (yes, even with injections around the mouth area). For this reason, it is extremely important to only see a highly experienced, conservative, board-certified physician dermatologist, or plastic surgeon for these treatments. They are not to be taken lightly and should be discussed with your physician prior to treatment.
Recovery and Results
There is no downtime required with lip filler injections. You’ll be able to return to work, school, or your normal routine immediately. That said, you will want to avoid excess sun exposure, strenuous exercise, alcohol, and direct heat for 1-2 days after injections.
As for results, you’ll see initial results immediately, with gradual improvement over the next two weeks as any side effects lessen. The results of lip fillers can last for up to one year, depending on the formula, but with annual treatments, you can maintain your results.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lip Filler
Why should I choose a board-certified dermatologist or dermatologic surgeon for lip filler?
Who is a good candidate for lip fillers?
Will my lips look natural, or overdone?
Is there a minimum age requirement for lip filler treatment?
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Is there any downtime after lip filler injections?
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What is the difference between lip filler and a "lip flip"?
Can I get lip fillers if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Schedule A Consultation
If you’ve noticed your lips have lost volume over the years, or you’ve always had thin lips and want to see a little more lip showing when you smile, lip filler injections may be the perfect solution. With over 20 years as a board-certified dermatologic surgeon, Dr. Krant at Art of Dermatology at the Laser & Skin Surgery Center in NYC can help you achieve the amazing results you’re looking for.
Schedule a consultation today by calling our New York City office at 212-488-5599 or filling out our online contact form.