I received permanent lip liner to correct a loss of pigmentation on my upper lip. I am interested in receiving lip fillers to add on to my "new" lips. How long should I wait before getting the injections?
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November 27, 2010
Answer: Lip fillers can be done 2 weeks after permanent lip liners.
Hello, I would suggest that you think over your choice to remove the Cupid's Bow shape to your upper lip. The Cupid's Bow provides a favorable aesthetic appearance to the upper lip, and is sought after by many patients who seek lip augmentation. Effacing the Cupid's Bow,...
Typically, most of the swelling following lip injection with fillers disappears after several days. By 7 - 8 days in most patients, virtually if not all of the swelling related to the injection component should have resolved. That means, what is present may very well represent filler.
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While Botox can sometimes be used to weaken the function of the muscles that depress the corners of the mouth (the commissures), it's often not that helpful there. Dermal fillers like Radiesse or Artefill can diminish the downturned commissures by filling in the area just below it (the...