Most lip fillers today are injectables made of hyaluronic acid that provide an improved facial contour. This gel-like product naturally occurs in the body in places such as the skin, connective tissue, and the fluids of the eyes. Hyaluronic acid helps with hydration and locks in moisture in the lips. It has also been shown to increase the body’s production of collagen, resulting in more youthful, plump lips.

Hyaluronic acid lip fillers are some of the best products on the market. They are long-lasting, highly customizable, very natural-looking, and very safe for most people.

Before your procedure, a doctor may apply some numbing cream to your lips or inject a small amount of local anesthetic to your mouth area. Then, they will inject small amounts of lip filler into the desired areas in your lips. This entire process is not like cosmetic surgeries that require general anesthesia. This is a simple process that only takes minutes to complete in the office.

Our NYC lip filler injection process is very quick and typically takes less than 30 minutes. The effects are long-lasting natural looking result, with one treatment with Juvéderm hyaluronic acid filler lasting around 6-9 months.

The hyaluronic acid is slowly broken down and absorbed by the body over time, so the effects of the lip fillers will eventually go away if you do not maintain their appearance with regular appointments and proper aftercare.

After your first lip injection appointment, we recommend scheduling a follow-up visit to ensure your lips are healing well and that you get the aesthetic results you desire. Your doctor can perform any touch-ups or modifications if necessary.

Our lip fillers are long-lasting, but they do not last forever! After your first appointment, we recommend returning for additional treatment at least every 6-9 months for best results. Repeat appointments every 6-9 months will ensure that your new lip shape continues to look full and beautiful. The body will break down the filler and the effects will go away over time if you do not receive regular lip filler injections every 6-9 months.

The total cost of lip injections depends on the amount of filler desired and the product used.
At Great City Medical, our favorite injection product is Juvéderm Ultra XC, one of the best lip fillers on the market. Juvéderm Ultra XC is a hyaluronic acid-based lip filler.

Typically, one syringe of Juvéderm Ultra XC costs about $600. One syringe is usually enough for both the upper lip and lower lip of one person.

Our lip fillers are of the best quality and the effects are long-lasting. Our medical professionals will be sure to work with you to get your desired aesthetic results.

The cost of lip injections is typically much lower than the cost of facelift, rejuvenation, or plastic surgery options.

Before the procedure, your doctor may use a numbing cream or local anesthetic on your lip and mouth area. Also, many lip fillers contain lidocaine, a numbing agent, so getting lip filler is not painful. There may be some pressure or pinching from the needle injector during the procedure, and you may experience some pain or tenderness immediately after the procedure. However, most patients find the procedure itself nearly painless and the recovery fairly quick and easy.

There is virtually no downtime after lip filler injection and you can resume normal activity right away. However, there may be some temporary soreness, redness, bruising, or swelling in the area immediately after injection. Gently apply ice to the lip area to reduce swelling. Avoid applying any lip or skincare products to the area until the swelling goes down. Any redness or undesired swelling around the injection site should subside within a day.

There are also very few side effects from lip filler injections. However, your doctor may test you in advance to determine if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in lip filler.

When looking for a lip augmentation procedure, skip the plastic surgeon and use lip fillers instead to get the beautiful, natural-looking, full pout you’ve always dreamed of. Getting perfect asymmetry with your lips can bring balance to all of your facial features.

If you are in NYC, call us and make an appointment for your consultation for lip filler today! Our services are the best professional lip augmentation NYC has to offer. You will love your before & after.