LIP AUGMENTATION

The corners of the mouth may sag as the sexy voluptuous shape disappears – while fine lines & wrinkles appear – Gone are the signs of youth – health – fertility…

Aging, genetics and many other factors steal away our youthfulness over time - and while we can’t stop the clock – we do have age-defying options today that effectively restore youthfulness to keep us looking good. A thinning upper lip often makes you appear angry and old – while fine lines, often referred to as “smoker’s lines,” appear to make you look even older.  Using today’s more advanced and reliable materials for lip enhancement - Dr. White can rejuvenate your lips to what they once were – or give you the lips you’ve always wanted and never had.

Today’s amazing lip enhancing materials include Hyaluronic Acids such as Restylane and Juvederm or Fat Injections –using your own body fat can rejuvenate the lips to a more youthful state and take years off the face.

How You Could Benefit From Lip Augmentation:

• Lip Augmentation restores thin, droopy lips to their more youthful look
• Lip Augmentation plumps us thin lips to restore balance & proportion
• Lip Augmentation reduces fine lines & wrinkles around the mouth
• Lip Augmentation “lifts” droopy lip corners to a more youthful position
• Lip Augmentation is achieved with Injectable Fillers or Fat Injections
• Lip Augmentation is a safe, reliable in-office procedure
• Lip Augmentation can achieve temporary or permanent results

A Good Candidate:
Any man or woman who is unhappy with what their lips as they are today and who wants Lip Augmentation to rejuvenate and restore their lips to a more youthful appearance – or to create the lips they’ve always wanted and never had – could be an ideal candidate for Dr. White’s Lip Augmentation procedure. You should be in otherwise good health and have realistic goals and expectations. Dr. White will assess your condition and concerns, during your initial consultation, and then create a personalized treatment plan for you.  Often, patients choose to combine other age-erasing facial procedures – such as Mini-FaceLift or a NeckLift to achieve the most satisfying – balanced results.

Your Consultation:
Dr. White believes the first consult is critical to both you and him.  It is during this time that you both achieve a mutual understanding, trust and respect. The information you provide is essential to tailoring the right treatment plan and realistic goals. Dr. White will listen carefully and sensitively before developing your personalized surgery/treatment plan.

LIP AUGMENTATION PROCEDURE:
Temporary treatments involve using one of today’s advanced Injectable fillers.  A treatment typically takes only a few minutes and is done in-office. Dr. White uses a topical anesthetic to ensure your comfort and a tiny needle with pre-measured doses for injecting the targeted areas.  Injectable fillers can last from 6-12 months. The options vary depending upon your needs, condition and goals.  Juvederm™ is just one of today’s safe, effective age-defying options for Lip Augmentation.  The filler that’s best for your use will be determined during your personal consultation.

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER LIP AUGMENTATION?
This varies with each patient but typically you can expect some bruising, swelling and minimal discomfort for a couple days. This resolves over a few days time and most of Dr. White’s patients are presentable to return to work a few days after treatment.  Dr. White will be able to give you a time frame during your initial consultation.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What Does Lip Augmentation Accomplish?
Dr. White performs lip augmentation to add or restore fullness, shape and contour to the lips.  This is a cosmetic procedure which results in either temporary or permanent outcomes.

Who Is A Good Candidate For Lip Augmentation?
Women and men who want to rejuvenate their lips or restore them to a more youthful, full and shapely appearance make good candidates.  A good candidate should also be in good health and have goals and expectations that are realistic.

Where Does Dr. White Perform Lip Augmentations?
Lip Augmentation is an in-office procedure.  Our office suite is fully equipped with state-of-the-art technologies the same as a hospital.

Is Lip Augmentation Painful?
The technique used for your procedure often determines the amount of discomfort involved.  Topical anesthetic is used for some procedures and local anesthetic for others.

How Long Does Lip Augmentation Take?
Typically – Lip Augmentation takes between 30-60 minutes depending upon the complexity of your personalized plan.

Does Insurance Cover Lip Augmentation?
NO.  Lip Augmentation is a cosmetic procedure not covered by insurance. If your procedure is to correct a scar or indentation from an injury or accident, your insurance may cover your treatment.  Ask your insurance provider about this.

Is Financing Available For Lip Augmentation?
Financing is available today for many plastic surgery procedures. Ask us about this in our business office.

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Choosing A Facial Plastic Surgeon:
Choosing a surgeon is serious business and should require certain factors in order for you to trust and place your confidence in this surgeon; is he qualified to perform the procedure you need/want safely and effectively, does he have excellent training, a proven track record, and is he specialized in the areas of concern?  Dr. White is in a special league of surgeons who have been trained in Ivy league schools and who have many extra years of training and experience through “fellowships” – which involve extra years of rigorous training/experience.  He is specialized in procedures of the head and neck – and he teaches other surgeons – the life-changing techniques that he uses for his own patients.

Dr. Matthew White is a cosmetic & reconstructive facial plastic surgeon –you can trust him to use safe, effective, proven – minimally invasive techniques – to achieve the outcomes you want & deserve.