Do you wish your lips looked fuller and plumper? Maybe you were born with thinner lips that you’ve always wanted to enhance. Perhaps age is taking a toll, and now you may have wrinkles or smoker’s lines around your lips and mouth. Sun damage over the years may have caused the lips to become dry and have rough texture. Well, now may be the time to do something about it! Juvéderm Volbella is a popular dermal filler that can transform the lips.
What is Volbella?
Juvéderm Volbella is a thin hyaluronic gel that is injected directly into and around the lips. It was formulated to temporarily plump the lips to make them fuller and to smooth the appearance of lines around the mouth. Our body naturally produces hyaluronic acid, which hydrates the skin and lubricates joints. Unfortunately, hyaluronic levels decrease as we age, leading to dullness in the skin and a loss of elasticity. Skin that has lost elasticity and firmness is more prone to develop fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging.
Injections of Volbella helps to create the desired lift without making the lips too stiff. It’s an excellent solution for people who have wrinkles due to aging or vertical lines above the lips from years of smoking. With optimal treatment, the results from Volbella can last up to a year.
How long does treatment take?
Treatment takes up to 30 minutes, making it easy to fit into busy schedules. Lidocaine before the injections can improve patient comfort by reducing sensitivity to pain. Boca Raton Plastic Surgery Center is equipped with the latest state of the art chillers to make the procedure more comfortable and reduce bruising. Patients typically do not experience any downtime and can return to their routine activities immediately. However, it is normal to have some mild swelling, bruising, and tenderness at the injection sites after the procedure. These after effects of treatment usually last just a few days.
When will I see results?
Results are generally visible in two to three days following the injections, with optimal results visible in about a week. The lips should look fuller and plumper, with wrinkles less noticeable. Lips will also appear glossier and more hydrated.
Next Steps
Board Certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Cristina Keusch, recommends making an appointment now to enjoy your more kissable lips by Valentine’s Day. Contact Boca Raton Plastic Surgery Center to schedule your appointment.