Lip Augmentation

The lips often take center stage during first impressions, which is why many individuals – both women and men – seek ways to enhance their pout. At Aesthetic Plastic Surgical Institute, our Orange County plastic surgeon offers lip enhancement with injectable fillers or fat injections to help patients obtain fuller, more defined lips. While it is common nowadays for filler results to appear “overdone” or “overfilled,” Dr. Mills strives to create lip augmentation results that look natural and flatter each patient’s natural beauty. Depending on your unique aesthetic goals, he can customize your lip augmentation procedure to create a subtle boost or a more dramatic transformation.

• What Is Lip Augmentation?
• Lip Augmentation Benefits
• Lip Augmentation Options
• Lip Augmentation Procedure
• Lip Augmentation Cost

What Is Lip Augmentation?

Lip augmentation is a cosmetic procedure designed to enhance the fullness, shape, and overall appearance of the lips. This can be achieved with injectable dermal fillers (such as Restylane^® or JUVÉDERM^®) or fat grafting, which involves transferring purified fat from another area of the patient’s body into the lips. Each technique offers unique advantages, and during a personalized consultation, Dr. Mills will help determine the most suitable option.

What Are the Benefits of a Lip Augmentation?

In the hands of an experienced provider, lip augmentation can provide benefits such as:

• Fuller, more youthful-looking lips
• Enhanced lip symmetry and definition
• Improved facial balance and harmony
• Reduction in the appearance of fine lines around the mouth
• Long-lasting results with minimal downtime
• Customizable outcomes based on desired level of enhancement

Whether a patient desires a subtle refinement or a more dramatic enhancement, lip augmentation can help create a look that compliments their natural features. To achieve the safest and most beautiful results over time, we recommend choosing an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon for your lip augmentation. As a former President of both The Aesthetic Society^® and the California Society of Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Dan Mills is known for delivering exceptional care and consistently producing life-changing outcomes.

Which Injectables Can Be Used for Lip Augmentation?

Restylane^®

Restylane^® is an FDA-approved filler composed of hyaluronic acid (a substance naturally found in the body) which helps enhance lip volume and definition without the need for allergy testing. Restylane^® can be used to plump thin lips, improve lip symmetry, and create a more youthful, aesthetically pleasing appearance. By binding to the body’s own moisture, the gel can add smooth, natural-looking volume to the treated areas.

JUVEDERM^®

Certain JUVÉDERM^® products can create a soft, smooth, and beautiful pout. Like Restylane^®, JUVÉDERM^® is composed of hyaluronic acid, eliminating the need for allergy testing. Results are typically visible immediately and should continue to improve over the first few days. Moreover, with proper maintenance and touch-up treatments, results can last nine months or longer.

Fat Injections

Fat injections – also known as liposculpture or fat transfer – are a natural option for lip augmentation that uses the patient’s own fat to replenish lip volume and shape. Because the fat is harvested from the patient’s own body, there is minimal risk of allergic reaction or rejection. The procedure involves extracting fat cells through gentle liposuction, purifying them, and then precisely injecting the fat into the lips to create a fuller, more defined appearance.

What Does the Lip Augmentation Procedure Involve?

The lip augmentation procedure typically lasts around thirty minutes, and more often than not requires little to no downtime. Injections are made using ultra-thin needles, sometimes with the help of a local anesthetic to help patients feel more comfortable. Following the procedure, there may be some swelling or bruising near the treatment site, but this should dissipate quickly. Results of the lip augmentation procedure are typically immediately noticeable. Depending on which type of injection is used, results can last anywhere from three to twelve months, possibly even longer with occasional touch-up procedures from Dr. Mills.

Lip augmentation treatments are specially designed to create the stunning pout you desire. View our before and after photo gallery to view our results.

How Much Does Lip Augmentation Cost?

The cost of lip augmentation can vary depending on several factors, including the type of enhancement selected (injectable filler or fat transfer), the amount of product needed, and the overall complexity of the treatment. Because each procedure is customized, pricing is determined during the consultation with Dr. Mills.
For those interested in financing options, Dr. Mills offers flexible payment plans through PatientFi™, which can be tailored to fit a wide range of budgets. Additionally, patients who choose JUVÉDERM^® may be eligible to earn savings and rewards through the Allé^® Rewards program (formerly Brilliant Distinctions^®). A member of our knowledgeable team will be happy to review all associated costs, financing options, and any available special offers during your visit.

To schedule a lip augmentation consultation with Dr. Mills, feel free to contact our practice!