The most popular lip filler shape is the Classic Fullness and Proportion lip filler shape.
Other popular lip filler shapes are the Youthful Heart Shape, Plush Pillow Lips and Subtle Cupid's Bow.
The hardest lip shape for filler is M shaped lips which are top lips that resemble the letter M.
The reason the M shaped lips are the hardest lip shape for filler is because the muscles on the upper lip curl inferiorly and the anatomy can also be challenging to release.
If you don't keep up with lip fillers what happens is the lips will simply revert to the way the lips were before the lip fillers as the lip filler wears off.
Your lips will not sag or develop more lines after you stop getting lip fillers and there won't be any permanent change or additional aging of the lips when not keeping up with lip fillers.
To not look like a duck with lip filler the lip filler should first be given in small amounts and then gradually increase the amount of lip filler over time.
Poor injection techniques or too much lip filler at one time can lead to duck lips.
Having the lip filler injected by a qualified plastic surgeon that has experience in performing lip filler treatments is the best way to ensure you don't get duck lips.
People who should not get lip fillers are people that have poor health or those who smoke or if you have an active infection like herpes or are diabetic.
Lip fillers are injections that add volume to your lips and are a type of dermal filler.
Lip fillers consist of synthetic hyaluronic acid (HA) — HA is a natural substance in your body.
There are many different brands of lip fillers, including Juvederm, Restylane and Perlane.
The risks of a lip flip are that the muscles around the lip may relax too much with a lip flip and you may drool or have difficulty in drinking and even struggle to speak if any Botox injections are too close to the mouth.
Lip flips are less risky than lip lifts and the effects of a lip flip are temporary and a lip lift is a surgical procedure that is permanent.
A lip flip uses Botox injections to expose more of the upper lip for a plumper and more symmetrical appearance.
The results are temporary and need to be refreshed for continued results.
A lip lift is a surgical procedure that shortens the space between the nose and upper lip.
A lip lift does make you look younger and gives the mouth a more younger and youthful looking appearance without the use of fillers or other implants to increase volume.
A lip lift does make your lips look bigger and increases lip fullness as the incision removes tissue and alters the shape of your lip by moving of the red portion of your lip.
On average, the cost or surgeon fees for a lip lift range from about $2,000.00 to $8,000.00, with additional costs for anesthesia and facility fees.
Insurance does not typically cover the cost of a lip lift, because it's considered a cosmetic procedure.
There is no standard age for a lip lift procedure.
Some people will undergo lip lift surgery in their 20's, while others will choose it in their 60's or 70's.
Cosmetic procedures like the bullhorn or subnasal lip lifts are popular choices among many for their subtle aesthetic enhancement.
If you desire a dramatic change, the Italian Lift or Grin Lift might be the ideal lip lift type for your needs.
A lip lift performed by an expert facial plastic surgeon will help you to show more of your teeth when you smile, giving you a radiant, attractive glow.
If you get cold sores or have a condition that makes it difficult for your blood to clot, it is not usually recommended that you undergo a lip lift.
If you are a habitual smoker, this may also not be the procedure for you as you will not be able to smoke for at least four weeks pre and post-surgery.