LIP FINE LINES TREATMENT By Joshua Zuckerman, MD, FACS in New York City
Before treatment and after from manufacturer of Volbella XC treatment of perioral lines around the mouth and lip augmentation. Patient treated with 0.2 mL Volbella XC for corner lines, 0.4 mL Volbella XC for vertical lip lines, and 1.45 mL into the lips. Please see the manufacturer Allergan’s Indications and Important Safety Information for further information.
Some patients develop fine, vertical lines around the lips. This are also informally known as “smoker’s lines”, but you don’t have to be a smoker to develop them. There are a number of ways that Dr. Zuckerman can help you address these fine lines, and his general technique is to a Hyaluronic Acid filler product that is thinner and less viscous. A recent product from manufacturer Allergan called Volbella is specifically made to address these lines in the perioral area delicately. Volbella has a lower concentration of hyaluronic acid particles than other Juvederm family products and therefore a smaller average particle size. As a result, it is more effective for fine lines around the mouth and lasts longer in the area of the mouth. The perioral area is a high mobile area of the face which is often animated, making it challenge to develop long-lasting dermal fillers.
Other treatment options that Dr. Zuckerman can perform to approve the aesthetic appearance in this area involve injecting a few units of Botox Cosmetic around the lips, laser resurfacing with the Clear & Brilliant™ or a chemical peel.
Key Aspects of Treatment
Volbella XC injectable dermal filler product and packaging. Source: Allergan. Please see the manufacturer’s Indications and Important Safety Information for further information.
Lip Fine Lines Treatment Recommended Regimen
Most patients require one treatment per year, or in some cases two to maintain a continual effect.
Lip Fine Lines Treatment Longevity
Treatment is visible immediately and finalizes within a few days. It lasts nine to twelves months. Results will vary depending on how much product Dr. Zuckerman injects and how quickly the patient metabolizes Hyaluronic Acid.
Lip Fine Lines Treatment Procedure Time
10 – 20 minutes per treatment
Lip Fine Lines Treatment Pretreatment Guidelines
Dr. Zuckerman recommends patients take the following precautions before undergoing lip fine lines treatment to minimize bruising: no NSAIDs such aspirin or ibuprofen within a couple days before a day after, don’t drink alcohol to excess a day before and a day before, refraining from lying flat or working out within 2 hours after injection.
Lip Fine Lines Treatment Recovery (Downtime)
This treatment involves little to no downtime, and patients often return to work immediately after treatment. There may be slight bleeding or redness at the injection sites, but these will resolve within a few hours.
Lip Fine Lines Treatment Associated Risks
Injection of dermal filler to treat lip fine lines is very safe. However, it is important to apply the product uniformly and intelligently, so that the vermilion border and other lip structures are not disrupted. Dr. Zuckerman is an expert in this anatomy as a board-certified plastic surgeon and an expert in dermal fillers in the perioral area. He will perform your treatment himself and make sure you achieve the results you desire.
Possible, although rare, complications due to dermal filler injection include redness, itching or infection. A board-certified physician’s office will be able to safely and quickly reverse the treatment to eliminate the Hyaluronic Acid in the rare event that a patient is allergic to dermal filler of this type.
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