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This really depends on your desires.Typically, I recommend no more than one syringe the first time.You will be able to judge the volume of the correction at the completion of the injection:At this point, you will be slightly more swollen than your final result. If you complete one syringe and desire more, than by all means have more injected at that session while you are still numb.If however you feel you are too large, relax, because it is slightly swollen and will likely reduce in size over the ensuing week.If you do not like the look at all or the balance of the upper to lower lip, the volume can be adjusted or "undone" using hyaluronidase in an "off-label" indication.Generally speaking, the lower lip is larger than the upper lip. However, many patients prefer a fuller upper lip. I therefore typically use 0.6 cc to the upper lip and 0.4cc to a lower lip using a 1.0cc syringe. I can easily adjust this to patient's desires or anatomy.I hope this helps!
That is a very good question. This can vary from one person to another. If your lips are very thin, you might need more than one syringe. If your lips are mid sized or fuller you might even need less than one. The best thing to do is to get evaluated in person. In my experience usually patients need about one to two syringes to add more volume to the lips.
One syringe can be sufficient to enhance your lips, but it really depends on how much you’d like to “plump”. If you want dramatic improvement, one may not be enough. I suggest you start with one, and if it’s not enough, then see your injector two weeks later or so for another syringe.
The management of facial contour irregularities varies frompatient to patient and depends on the magnitude of the problem.In some cases, relatively small amounts ofRestylane can be used to address multiple anatomic areas.In more severe cases, larger amounts ofRestylane are necessary to adequately correct these problems.It’stherefore important to carefully evaluate each patient and formulate anindividualized treatment plan that addresses their anatomic findings andaesthetic goals.In somecases, it may be possible to treat upper and lower lips, smile lines and chinlines with a single syringe of Restylane when the deformity is relativelymild.In other cases, multiple syringesmay be necessary when deformities are more severe.It’simportant to discuss these issues with your plastic surgeon.Your surgeon should be able to estimate howmany syringes will be necessary to address your concerns.
In most cases one syringe of Restylane will give enough volume. Everyone has different anatomy and aesthetic goals. Best to bring in a photo or tow of what you might realistically want. The lips are usually a bit swollen after injections and then settle in nicely.
Usually only 1cc of Restylane (one syringe) is needed for the upper and lower lips depending on the look that a patient wants. You will have a few days of swelling and possible bruising.
A single syringe of restylane will give a sense of moderate fullness to the lips. For patients requesting lip fullness, I use 1 syringe 70% of the time.
In my practice we strive to be conservative and natural. I have never used more than one syringe of hyaluronic acid filler on a patient's lips at one time. Usually I end up using half to 2/3 rds of syringe to get a great result.
Most patients do not require more than 1 cc of Restylane for the lip area. In fact, we encourage our patients to maintain a healthy natural look by not using more than 1 cc. When we inject only in the vermilion border (the edge of the lip) we currently use a 0.4 cc syringe of Restylane. For more correction, and when injecting the border and the body of the lips, we typically use 1 cc or less.
A syringe of Restylane or Juvederm provides a fixed volume of filler. The volume necessary to plump the lips varies from individual to individual depending on the physical dimensions of the face and the desires of the patient.If you are considering Restylane or Juvederm, starting with one syringe of Juvederm is a great and safe wasy to begin the process of lip augmentation.
For some people, yes and others might need a little more. Some need less and there might be left over for other areas if you desire. Restylane does have a smaller syringe so if the doctor thinks you don’t need a full syringe, you might save some money using the smaller syringe.
The use of ice before and after Restylane injections can be helpful for a variety of reasons.Icing an area decreases the swelling and bruising that’s associated with these procedures.In addition it makes the overall experience more tolerable by decreasing the pain that occurs during t...
Very bad idea. Very bad. Aside from the fact that you risk paying for a product that may be counterfeit or contaminated, without having a knowledge or understanding of facial anatomy you can potentially permanently disfigure your face. It's just not worth it. Don't...
The filler will certainly go away with time. most likely the discoloration will go away with time too. avoid the temptation to treat these problems with anything except time! -since often the treatments will only make matters worse. Be patient. Unlike the other plastic surgeon answering this...