Lip filler only in upper lip? (Photo)

If this injector placed this much product, particularly Belotero, you will end up with a lip shelf.  I am also concerned that putting a full syringe in the upper lip will be too much.  I suspect that you could have a very nice improvement with a half milliliter all placed in the upper lip.  That would leave product to be placed in the left half of the lower lip which is relatively weak compared to the right side.  I personally prefer Restylane for the lip edge.  It needs to be careful placed but holds up and does not drift after placement.

Hi there!
The golden ratio of proportions of top / bottom lip are 1:1.61
Looking at the pictures here, your upper lip is relatively thin and probably a little under proportion if applying this ratio therefore upper lip augmentation will improve your aesthetics. There are lots of different methods for achieving this very much dependant on the injector. Some use cannulas / others syringes to directly inject. Personally I would use juvederm vobella or volift with syringing.
Hope this helps and good luck with there treatment! 

The doctor most likely wants to focusz on the top lip being you have a very small top lip and he/she is worried if they fill the bottom it will be hard to get them even. 

It will depend on the final results you want. If you're concerned, I recommend following up with the injector about their recommendations. These fillers, (Restylane, Volbella, Juvederm) are good to create a symmetrical and full lip. Implants or fat are alternative options. See an expert for a formal evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer

Hi miss_london_1988 ,

You are a good candidate for lip augmentation.  Filler does not always need to be placed in both the upper and lower lip simultaneously.  In your case you have a relatively full lower lip and a very thin upper lip.  I would recommend starting with filler in just the upper lip to give you a better balance.  Remember, more can always be added later.  While it is somewhat difficulty to fully evaluate based on your pictures (seeing only the lower face), something to perhaps consider would be a "Lip Lift" procedure, as it appears that you have a relatively long upper lip.  The lip lift would shorten the overall length of the upper lip and also evert the upper lip giving you more volume and showing more of the red lip.  I recommend you have a consultation with someone who is well versed with the procedure to discuss more.

Best,

Dr. Paquet

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs.  Depending on your desired results you can have filler placed into both your upper and lower lip, but I agree that the majority of your treatment should focus on your upper.  Greater placement of filler into the upper will achieve a more harmonious balance with your lower lip and offer a nice, natural result.  I would be cautious with your augmentation and would recommend a series of smaller treatments to reach your goal size so as to avoid a duck lip look.  Hope this helps.

It does make sense to build your upper lip to a greater degree than the lower lip to achieve better proportion. However, some of the product may still be used in the bottom depending on the proportion that you are seeking.

Thank you for your excellent question and for sharing your photographs.  Sorry that you are having some concerns about the appearance of your upper lip.  Based on your photos, you appear to be an excellent candidate for lip augmentation with a hyaluronic acid based dermal filler such as Juvederm.  The majority of product will be needed in your upper lip to achieve the ideal proportions.  Beautiful and natural results can be achieved.  Please be sure to see an expert injector for an in-person consultation to fully discuss your concerns and your goals and expectations in order to determine the best treatment plan.  Hope this helps and best wishes! 

Thanks for sharing your question. I can appreciate your concern.





Your upper lip is significantly thinned compared to your bottom. I would start building your upper lip to a 40-60% ratio compared to your lower lip. Once that is achieved, then jump to augment the lower lip.







Finally, make sure that you have a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.





Wishing you the best in your journey

You will definitely need more product in the top and very little in the bottom lip.  I would encourage you to review this with your physician before your injections and please keep us posted.  Best, Dr. Green