Natural look lip augmentation?

Simple lip augmentation You can achieve a full, pouty upper lip without putting anything into the lip. This is done with a sub-nasal lip lift where skin is removed just under the nose, and the inconspicuous scar (similar to that for a nose job) is hidden inside and under the nostril. The lift pulls up and... more

The lips are the only visible sexual organ. Their appearance plays an important role in how we feel about ourselves and how others respond to us. I invented minimally invasive lip augmentation in 1984.  Since that time, we have learned much about the best techniques and the proper points of reference for... more

I think the best products for lip augmentation are the hyaluronic acid fillers, such as Juvederm, Restylane, and Perlane. They are safe, effective, and have no potential serious complications. Of these, probably Juvederm is the most popular due to its softness. The typical duration of lip augmentation with... more

What a great question! Your concerns are spot on with respect to a lot of women’s concerns about having lips that are ‘over corrected’. I frequently hear these comments and fears from my patients. So, what tips do I have for you to avoid “fake over plumped up lips”? Start... more

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Samuel Lam discusses what actually makes the lip look beautiful, the importance of balance between the lips, and how to create a beautifully-shaped lip.

Most patients seeking lip augmentation today want to achieve more fullness and poutiness, but also to appear natural.  This is a much more delicate issue than just pumping filler into the lips. Facial balance consists of the lips, their maximal natural fullness, and the balance of the tissues around them... more

Lip Augmentation through facial fillers is technique dependent.  In other words, experience counts!  At this time, our office only performs lip augmentation with Juvederm hyaluronic acid fillers as they pose minimal risk and provide extraordinary results. An experienced physician who understands the... more

Lips are one of the easiest areas to treat with fillers. Understanding what makes lips beautiful is helpful in obtaining great results. However, the "ideal lip" as often described in dermatology literature may not be achievable in all patients, so achieving a nice, natural look should be your... more

The widespread use of lipstick clearly demonstrates the demand for fullness of the lips. Female patients frequently look at celebrities and socialites whose lips are 'over the top' in terms of augmentation, however, and are fearful that they might end up with huge, 'fake' looking lips if they were to undergo... more

The answer is to first choose the right doctor, then be sure your doctor is using the right material. I use Hyaluronic acid products, including Juvederm Ultra, Juvederm Ultra Plus, Restylane, Perlane and Prevelle. For permamnet lip augmentation I use autologous fat injections. Patients seeking natural looking... more