Most commonly, just 1 syringe is used for augmenting the lips, regardless of the type of filler you use. Occasionally, we will build up to 2 or even 3 syringes in the lips for a patient, but this is usually an older patient who has lost some of the definition and structure in the lips, as well as volume.
Answer: 1 Syringe for Lips
Number of syringes varies from patient to patient but in our office and experience, the majority of patients doing lip injections only need 1 syringe to achieve the results they are looking for.
Answer: Juvederm for lips
IN our practice, the typical amount for upper and lower lips is 1-1.5 syringes. If the lip injection is part of a larger area of treatment around the mouth, then the amount is less in most cases.
One or two syringes are usually all that's needed to treat a single area, but some dermal filler patients may require 3 or 4.
For someone desiring a more defined border or slight plump, 1 syringe is usually enough. For those desiring voluminous lips often depicted on Instagram, more than one syringe will be needed.
Conversely, for those patients who want a subtle change, with hydrated/rejuvenated and slightly defined lips, 0.5ml overall is the right amount. But, if you want an instant plump of the lips and a fuller look, 1ml of lip filler is the best choice.
Yes, you can achieve natural results with hyaluronic acid fillers for lip augmentation. One syringe of filler split between your upper and lower lips should give you a subtle natural look that typically lasts 3-6 months.
Most filler syringes contain 1.0 ml (milliliters or cc) of product. This includes products such as Restylane and Juvéderm–which also includes Voluma, Vollure, Ultra, and Volbella. Some fillers do come in larger (e.g., Radiesse-1.5 ml) or smaller sizes but let's discuss the vastly more commonly used 1.0 ml syringes.
Each Juvederm syringe carries 1ml of product. That's 1/5 of a teaspoon. Typically the nasolabial folds alone would require a full syringe, and lips at least half of a syringe for modest augmentation.
How often should you top up lip fillers? If you're wondering “how often should you get lip fillers” then the general advice to follow is, that to maintain the desired size, most patients have to have a top-up procedure every 6-12 months.
Based on how thin your lips are and how enhanced you want them to be, most patients will do well with 1-2 syringes of dermal filler to get the long term aesthetic goal that they want. 1 syringe has 1.0 cc of dermal filler, so most patients will look great after 1-2 cc of dermal filler.
Still, there is generally no need to receive multiple treatments within a year. To achieve and maintain your ideal results, it is recommended to schedule treatments for every one to two years.
It's a common misconception that dermal filler is going to dramatically change your appearance with the very first treatment. In actual fact, 1ml of dermal filler is just enough to create a very subtle result that clients can then build upon over time (if that's your goal).
One syringe of filler you can expect slightly plumper lips with a smoother appearance. We use fillers like Restylane and Juvederm to create natural looking and feeling lips enhancement. Two syringes of dermal filler will get clients noticeably smoother and plumper and for some clients a true volume change.
Juvéderm® Volbella is best used as a lip filler and results in a more natural, full lip line.
"Most fillers come in a 0.8ml or 1.0ml pre-packaged syringe. This isn't a lot of product and the average lips (depending on the desired look) will need that amount to make any noticeable changes." Sabrina Stewart, MD.
Depending on the injection site and amount of dermal filler, most HA fillers last from 6 – 12 months on average. Regardless of which dermal filler you use, two or three syringes are almost always recommended in order to achieve the most gorgeous outcomes.
You are not allowed to smile for a few days after a lip filler. Facial expressions such as smiling, laughing, or frowning should have zero impact on your lip filler. It is actually better for you to smile and gently massage your lips, to help spread the product and produce a more natural end-result.
“When you repeatedly enlarge the lips — pumping them up as big as possible — the filler can act as a tissue expander, permanently stretching the skin, and causing the lips to sag and deflate when the filler eventually degrades, leaving you in worse shape than when you started,” she explains.
The amount of ml of dermal filler will influence the size difference before and after treatment. The most common treatment amount for thin lips lies between 0.5ml and 1ml. More than 1ml of dermal filler is possible, but this would create a much more dramatic look.
Yes, it is perfectly acceptable to ask for less than a full syringe of Juvederm for your lips. However, you would have to pay for a full syringe still, the syringes are not divisible among patients. There are typically other places on the face the remainder of the syringe can be used so it isn't wasted.
You can expect some swelling in your lips after the procedure. You may also notice some small red spots where the needles were injected into your lips. Bruising around the lips is another common side effect, which may last about a week.
Do not apply lipstick or any other makeup on and around your lips for 24 to 48 hours after the treatment.