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Lip Augmentation

Pouty, lush lips are attractive, but only some are naturally blessed with this feature. Our lip augmentation in Philadelphia with dermal fillers can add volume to the top or bottom lip, plumping thin or aging lips or creating a more defined “Cupid’s bow.”

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Luscious Lips Await

Among the facial features that represent health and vitality are the lips. Most people want plump, kissable lips that look young, luscious, and healthy. When performed with care by a board-certified facial plastic surgeon, lip augmentation can give you the lips you desire.

Why Choose Dr. Pontell and Dr. Weng?

The care with which lip augmentation is performed matters. Double board-certified with over 27 years in the highly specialized medical field of facial plastic surgery, Dr. Jonathan Pontell is meticulous in lip augmentation, providing a lovely, natural-looking outcome that never looks overfilled. Additionally, Dr. Catherine Weng has a great deal of experience performing these procedures and focuses on producing results that can achieve patient goals while still looking very natural.

Dr. Pontell and Dr. Weng offer patients the highest quality of care in our state-of-the-art Aesthetic Facial Plastic Surgery Center in the Philadelphia area. They provide detailed customization for each patient’s aesthetic journey. While in the care of our facial plastic surgeons, you should always feel taken care of because they strive to make themselves available and accessible for patients throughout the treatment and recovery experience.

What Is Lip Augmentation?

Some people are not naturally blessed with full lips, and aging can cause the lips to lose volume. It may not sound like an area to be concerned with, but many people are bothered by their thin, undefined lips and yearn for a longer-term solution.

Lip augmentation can be performed with fillers or surgical procedures to create fuller lips while diminishing fine lines and wrinkles. With many different techniques offered, patients can receive a personalized lip augmentation treatment from our experienced facial plastic surgeons.

Am I a Candidate?

Patients who want to improve their lips’ shape and size without surgery are usually candidates for lip augmentation. Patients must meet the following requirements for lip fillers:

  • Are 18 years old or older
  • Are not pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Have no active skin concerns in the area, such as cold sores
  • Are not allergic to the ingredients of the filler

Patients who seek surgical lip augmentation must be in good health and avoid smoking a month before and after the procedure for optimal healing.

Stunning Before & After Patient Results

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Lip Augmentation Near Me

The Aesthetic Facial Plastic Surgery Center is located in the Main Line suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and serves all its surrounding areas, including Philadelphia and Wayne, PA, Delaware, and South Jersey. Schedule a consultation at his facility to get started on your lip augmentation today.

Your Initial Consultation

During your consultation with with our facial plastic surgeon, you can share your goals and they will evaluate your lips. Lip augmentation can be performed with Restylane®, JUVÉDERM®, a vermillion lip advancement, or a subnasal lip lift. Dr. Pontell or Dr. Weng will review each procedure and help you determine the best option for achieving your goals. Our doctors often use computer imaging to give patients a better idea of the results facial cosmetic surgery can offer.

Lip Augmentation Recovery

Our injectable lip augmentation in Philadelphia requires little to no downtime; patients can immediately return to work and regular activities. Restylane® and JUVÉDERM® patients may experience bruising and swelling at the injection sites that diminish within a few days.

Vermillion lip advancement and subnasal lip lift patients should avoid strenuous activities for the first two weeks after surgery. The sutures will be removed nine days after surgery. There may be some minimal discomfort along the incision sites; however, this will subside within a few weeks.

Will There Be A Scar?

The vermillion lip advancement and subnasal lip lift are surgical procedures and do involve some incisions. Depending on the patient’s level of healing, scarring will become less noticeable over time and blend with the natural border of the lips. Restylane® and JUVÉDERM® treatments will not result in any visible scarring.

Is It Painful?

There may be some pain or discomfort during Restylane® and JUVÉDERM® injections; however, it is manageable and can be numbed with a topical anesthetic. Surgical lip augmentation is generally performed using local anesthesia with minimal to no pain. Any discomfort following the procedure can be controlled with pain medication.

Revision Lip Augmentation

If you received unsatisfying results from your last lip augmentation procedure with another doctor, you might consider a revision lip augmentation. Dr. Pontell or Dr. Weng can evaluate your results and help you decide when is the best time for a revision. It is recommended to wait until the face is fully healed before undergoing another procedure.

Additional Frequently Asked Questions About Lip Augmentation