Full, luscious lips are all the rage for celebrities, and lip injections are also becoming more popular with people of all ages. Lip injections create volume in your lips and reduce lines around your mouth. This procedure has become one of the top non-surgical treatments and it is growing in popularity. Lip fillers are one of the quickest ways to fuller lips. There is very little discomfort with lip injections and most people experience no complications from the procedure.
Hyaluronic acid lip fillers contain a substance that is naturally occurring in the skin. They add volume while retaining moisture and softness. It is used to fill in the lips, making them appear fuller and thicker.
Juvederm®
Juvederm® is a soft gel hyaluronic acid based filler that is great for adding volume to the lips and treating lines around the mouth. Due to its propriety cross-linking and concentration of hyaluronic acid, it allows for a smoother result for the patient and longevity of results. Juvederm® requires no skin testing before treatment. As Juvederm® metabolizes in the body, water retention is increased so the results will last as long as one year.
Juvederm® injections can take anywhere from 30 minutes to one hour to complete. We use a numbing cream to help keep you comfortable, and the needle is very small. There is no downtime after the procedure. Results are noticeable immediately after treatment and you could experience minor swelling. Juvederm® is a non-surgical option that will give you the fuller lips you desire.
To learn more about Juvederm®, and other dermal fillers, contact us for more information or to schedule a consultation. Connecticut Surgical Arts is located in Norwich, Connecticut, serving residents of Colchester, Mystic, Waterford, Glastonbury and other Connecticut communities.