Lip Fillers for a Small Mouth? (photo)

There are a couple of options to achieve a natural appearing fuller lips and each has their own pros and cons.  One option is fillers, which are temporary and require repeated injections.  The other is to use a lip implant which is permanent but reversible.  The implants come in different sizes and are customized for your own lips.  Because they come in different sizes, they can sometimes also widen the lips depending on the size you select.  Please consult with a board certified specialist who can assist you in achieving the results you seek.

There are different sized syringes of filler that can be used. If you want to start with a very small amount, you could get a .5ml syringe of Restylane instead of a 1.0ml syringe. While I would say that most commonly 1-2 1.0ml syringes are used for the lips, you could start with a smaller sized syringe and add a second if it was needed a few weeks later. The important thing with lip fillers is to follow the natural shape and proportion of the lips (most people have 2/3 to 1/3, meaning the bottom lip is fuller than the top). When this proportion is changed is when lips look strange with a trout pout or ducklip. I wouldn't try to widen your lips, but just start with less filler, have your injector follow the shape and proportion of your lips, and all should work out. Go to an experienced, board-certified injector.