Lip Augmentation

Lip Augmentation NYC Candidates

Any patient who is unsatisfied with the way his or her lips look in proportion with the rest of the face is a potential candidate for lip augmentation or reduction. Ideal candidates for the procedure will be in good health and have realistic expectations in regard to the results each procedure can achieve. Many lip augmentation patients seek to restore a more youthful appearance, or simply to enhance the contour of their lips for a fuller result. Some patients elect to have the procedure performed in combination with a mini-facelift or a neck lift to achieve even more comprehensive results.

Lip reduction candidates can be broken down into four main categories:

• Patients with thick lips caused by genetics
• Patients who wish to revise a previous lip augmentation
• Patients born with congenital defects such as cleft lip
• Patients who suffered an injury and are left with excess tissues from the healing process

Our experienced facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Matthew White, will meet with you for an initial consultation to discuss your needs and goals. He will answer all your questions and help you determine the treatment options that are able to meet your expectations. It is Dr. White’s ultimate goal to provide his patients with the absolute best lip augmentation NYC has to offer.

Your Lip Enhancement Consultation

If you’d like to enhance the appearance of your mouth with a lip augmentation procedure, your first step will be to schedule an initial consultation with Dr. White. During that meeting, he will ask you to describe exactly how you’d like your lips to look once the treatment is complete. If possible, it’s a good idea to bring photos of your ideal outcome to your appointment, to ensure that you and Dr. White are on the same page regarding your cosmetic goals.

Once he understands what you hope to accomplish with your procedure, Dr. White will assess your lips to identify what a lip augmentation can do for you. He will then talk to you about your medical history to determine if you’re an ideal candidate. For example, he’ll ask about previous surgeries, allergies, medical conditions, medications you’re currently taking, and your history with both surgical and non-invasive cosmetic procedures.

It’s important to be up front with Dr. White about your allergies and medical history, because there’s a possibility that you may experience an adverse reaction to the materials used for your procedure. However, if Dr. White knows about all of your allergies in advance, he can approach your treatment in a way that ensures your safety.

Your Lip Enhancement Treatment Plan

After your initial consultation, Dr. White will compose a custom treatment plan based on your cosmetic goals and the current appearance of your lips. This plan will include his approach for the procedure, the results you can look forward to, your anticipated financial investment, and any risks and complications you should be aware of. In addition, he will outline exactly what you can expect before, during and after the procedure, so that you feel completely prepared every step of the way.

Lip Augmentation NYC Procedure

There are many treatment options for patients seeking lip augmentation. Treatments utilize injectable fillers, such as Juvéderm®, to provide lip enhancement that can last from 6-12 months, and are performed as in-office procedures that take 30-60 minutes to complete. Other lip augmentation options include hyaluronic acid-based injectables such as Restylane®, or fat injections that can provide a very long-lasting result. During the consultation process, Dr. White will discuss which injectable filler will meet your aesthetic goals.

Although the procedure uses very thin needles with pre-measured doses administered to the target areas, a topical anesthetic is used to ensure the patient is as comfortable as possible. The solution is injected very carefully and delicately to rejuvenate lip contours with balanced results.