This Summer, Pucker Up With Pouty Lips
Summer will soon be here and, while many may be working on traditional summer preparations … weight loss, exercise … full, pouty lips are an important component when trying to achieve that flawless, total look.
Although some are blessed with perfectly shaped lips, anyone can have the lips they’ve always wanted by visiting Dr. Mikel Lo and About Faces Cosmetic Surgery and Med Spa.
Lip enhancement can restore shape and volume to lips that are thin or flat, smooth lip lines, and improve the symmetry between upper and lower lips. Enhancement gives a more youthful appearance by minimizing creases in the lips. It can elevate the corners of the mouth, and remove the lines that run downward from the corners of the mouth.
While non-surgical lip enhancement is ranked in the top ten procedures by Slice, the style, beauty, and wellness site, there are also surgical options available. Those considering lip enhancement should first decide whether they’d prefer a surgical or non-surgical procedure. Certainly, consult with Dr. Mikel Lo.
SURGICAL
There are two types of lip lifts: an upper lip lift and corner lip lift. This in-office procedure involves making a small incision beneath the nose and removing a small strip of skin. The lip is then lifted to expose more of the lip resulting in a fuller looking lip. The corner lift slightly raises the outer edges of the lip by also removing a small amount of skin. Patients can usually resume a normal schedule 2 weeks after surgery, although some swelling may persist for several weeks.
A lip augmentation is a surgical procedure that increases the volume of the lips, so they are fuller and appear more youthful. Dr. Lo offers his patients a few permanent lip rejuvenation procedures.
NON-SURGICAL
Fillers are routinely used to plump the lips to give them a youthful shape or restore fullness. They are also used to fill the border or the substance of the lips to rejuvenate them. Additionally, they are used to fill the fine lines caused by aging.
The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery states that the ease of non-surgical procedures is what makes fillers so popular. The filler is injected with a needle into the appropriate areas, and the lips are instantly enlarged.
Botox is used to temporarily weaken the muscles around the lips, decreasing lines and restoring a more youthful appearance.
If you’re considering lip enhancement to improve your summer look, Dr. Lo and the About Faces team can answer all your questions. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Lo and his talented, professional staff—including 2 trained nurse injectors. Contact About Faces Cosmetic Surgery and Med Spa today!
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