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Next to Botox this is the most popular procedure we
perform. Some people are born with thin lips, with
others their lips thin with age. Aging also causes the
corners of the mouth to droop, pulling the lips downward.
Smoking, drinking from straws and pursing the lips can cause vertical lip lines.
All of these problems can
be treated and completely reversed with simple injections.
We use a variety of safe products including:
Juvederm
A hyaluronic acid
product that has taken the place of Restylane. It produces immediate
results and lasts about six months in the lips.
Silicone
Medical grade,
FDA approved silicone is injected over three to four treatments at monthly
intervals. The effect is permanent.
Both of these products give natural
looking and feeling lips, and are completely safe. Dr. Alkek has
performed silicone injections for over 25 years, and has found it
to be the safest product giving the most natural result when used properly.
See
Dermal Fillers
for more information about these products.
Remember that
“Beauty is a matter of millimeters,” and lips should look natural, not overdone.
