Lip Fillers

The versatility of lip fillers is one of the reasons they are so popular at our Anchorage medical spa. Yes, lip injections can give your lips a more sensuous pout, but they can also improve lip symmetry, elevate the corners of the mouth, define the Cupid’s bow, and smooth lip lines and wrinkles. People looking for skilled lip filler injectors visit us from Wasilla, Palmer, and other Mat-Su Valley communities.

Which Filler Is Best for Lips?

At Plastic Surgeons of Alaska, our lip augmentation options include various fillers from the JUVÉDERM® family, such as:

• JUVÉDERM VOLBELLA®: The FDA has approved this silky, thin gel specifically to augment the lips and minimize wrinkles around them.
• JUVÉDERM Ultra XC: Because of its more delicate structure, Ultra XC creates a more pillowy appearance and is ideal for the precision needed for lip augmentation.
• JUVÉDERM Ultra Plus XC: Ultra Plus XC is thicker than Ultra and used for age-related volume loss.

Like all JUVÉDERM fillers, these fillers are formulated with hyaluronic acid, a substance the body naturally produces. One of the benefits of HA fillers is that you can reverse them with enzyme injections (hyaluronidase) if you’re not happy with the results.

What Are Lip Fillers Used For?

Lip fillers can enhance the lips in a variety of ways, including:

• Adding fullness to naturally thin lips
• Plumping lips that have thinned and flattened with age
• Defining lip borders to prevent lipstick from “bleeding”
• Balancing the proportion of the top and bottom lips

You’ll see immediate results after getting lip fillers.

How Much Do Lip Fillers Cost in Anchorage?

The cost of lip injections with fillers depends on your specific needs. After discussing your concerns and goals and determining the number of syringes needed to accomplish them, we will provide a specific price quote during your consultation.

Do Lip Injections Hurt?

Lips are sensitive, and patients often worry that the injections will be painful. We take steps to ensure minimal discomfort during the treatment by applying a numbing cream before the injections. Additionally, lip fillers (like most other fillers) are pre-mixed with a local anesthetic to minimize pain.

What Is Recovery Like After Lip Filler Injections?

Even though there isn’t downtime following the injections, you can expect minor redness and swelling for the first few days. Gently applying an ice pack to the lips helps minimize swelling and bruising and ease discomfort. About a week before your appointment, you should stop taking blood-thinning medications, such as aspirin or ibuprofen, to reduce the chances of bleeding and bruising.

You should also avoid the following for the first day or two after lip injections:

• Strenuous exercise
• Hot or spicy food and drinks
• Lipstick, lip balm, and lip gloss
• Using a drinking straw
• Kissing (more than a peck)
• Exfoliating the lips
• Excessive sun exposure

Results from lip injections are instant and last about 12 months.

What’s the Difference Between Lip Fillers and a Lip Flip?

JUVÉDERM fillers are gels that immediately add volume to the lips. A lip flip involves injecting BOTOX® into the muscles at the upper corners of the mouth, relaxing them, and allowing the lip to “flip” upward. This exposes more of the lip’s underside and makes it appear fuller. It takes a few days to see the results, and BOTOX usually wears off after about 3 to 4 months.

Schedule a Consultation

Choosing an experienced injector is important to get the results you want. Our aesthetic nurses and nurse injectors take a conservative approach to ensure your lips won’t look overfilled. You can call us at (907) 563-2002 to schedule an appointment or request a consultation using the online form.