Lip Enhancement in Orlando
Lip Enhancement and Augmentation
Like many facial features, the lips lose their volume and contour with age. Lips that were once full, defined and sensual may become flat or thin over time. Not only does your smile lose its attractive frame, but your overall facial appearance can suffer as well. At Hillcrest Plastic Surgery, we help patients regain the beautiful lips of their youth. Dr. Spence is a leading facial plastic surgeons who understand how to sculpt attractive and balanced lips. They perform both lip enhancement and lip augmentation procedures using the most proven, long-lasting techniques available.
When choosing Hillcrest Plastic Surgery for your cosmetic lip procedure, you can trust that your results will look natural and not overdone. To accommodate the unique needs and preferences of each patient, Dr. Spence offers both surgical and non-surgical lip procedures. These range from fat grafting and fillers to plump thin lips, to a complete lip reconstruction to address congenital lip deformities or trauma.
Hillcrest Plastic Surgery is proud to offer the following procedures to improve your lip appearance:
Who is an Ideal Candidate for Lip Enhancement?
With various options for enhancing the shape and definition of the lips, most healthy adults make good candidates. When you visit Hillcrest Plastic Surgery and Dermatology to discuss lip augmentation, you can learn about the different techniques that may be appropriate for you. Your conversation with the doctor can give you insight into the treatment that feels most accessible and satisfying.
What Are the Most Common Kinds of Lip Enhancement?
The most common form of lip enhancement is to receive injectable fillers. We now have dermal fillers that are made specifically for the lip area. These products are delicate enough to fill in the fine lines that can appear around the lips, such as smoker's lines. They are robust enough to fill in a lip body that has become deflated or one that has never been naturally plump and shapely. Dermal fillers are advantageous because they require very little preparation or aftercare and they achieve immediate results. The downside is they are temporary. After dermal fillers, fat grafting is the next most common form of lip enhancement. This process requires that the doctor take some fat cells from a part of your body, such as your abdomen or thighs. After separating pure fat cells from other fluids, the doctor injects the fat into lines, creases, or the body of your lips as needed to achieve your desired improvement. There may be a bit of downtime associated with fat grafting, but the results achieved with this process are long-lasting.
How Does Fat Grafting for Lips Work?
Fat grafting is a popular method of lip enhancement that can achieve results that last many years, if not indefinitely. To begin the treatment, the doctor removes a small amount of fat from an area of your body. This is done using a minimally-invasive liposuction technique performed using a local anesthetic. The fat that is extracted is mixed in with blood and fluid. To separate the fat cells, the team processes the vial or vials of the product using a high-velocity machine. Once the fat is separated from other cells and fluids, it is placed into syringes. Your lips may be anesthetized for the injections through an application of topical numbing cream or minor injections of a local anesthetic. This will make your treatment only minimally uncomfortable. The fat cells are injected into lines, wrinkles, and the body or border of your lips as needed to smooth the skin, refine definition, and increase volume. The end product is a beautifully-shaped mouth.
Is Lip Augmentation Permanent?
Lip augmentation via fat grafting to the lips can achieve permanent results. Some of the transferred cells may die off and get absorbed. Those that remain and develop blood supply should stay in place forever. With age, it is possible that the lips may deflate to some degree. The extent of deflation is difficult to predict. Fortunately, you can schedule touch-up lip enhancement in the future using either dermal fillers or fat.
How Long Does Lip Enhancement Last?
The effects of your lip enhancement may degrade over time due to aging or the absorption of the product that has been injected. If you choose to enhance the shape of your lips using dermal fillers, your results may last about one year. This will depend on the type of filler that is selected for you. Dermal fillers used for lip augmentation are generally lighter and softer. They are manufactured purposefully to retain the softness of the lips. Due to the lighter consistency, lip fillers tend to dissolve more quickly than other fillers. That said, a yearly touch-up may be sufficient to sustain consistent fullness and definition.
We understand that there are many elements of consideration when creating ideal lip aesthetics. Whether you want cosmetic improvement after a cleft lip repair or you want to address the signs of aging in the lips, we have the expertise and experience to give you the best possible outcome. Restoring patient confidence through excellence in plastic surgery is what we do best. Contact Hillcrest Plastic Surgery in Orlando at 407-999-2585 to schedule your lip augmentation or lip enhancement consultation with Dr. Spence today.
Fat Grafting for Lips
The effects of aging can be especially harsh on the lips. Over time, the lips can lose their luscious volume, and surrounding lines and wrinkles can form around the mouth. For many patients, the desired Cupid’s Bow of the upper lip also diminishes as the lips lose their defined borders and contour. If you have lips that are flat or turning downward due to age, consider a natural and highly sustainable lip enhancement treatment using fat grafting at Hillcrest Plastic Surgery.
Fat grafting for the lips is often a win-win solution for patients, as it involves taking unwanted fat from other areas of the body (abdomen, hips or thighs) and carefully transferring it to the lips to add desired fullness and sensuality. Dr. Spence is an elite facial plastic surgeon in Orlando who has helped countless patients regain the lips of their youth using fat grafting.
Fat Grafting for Fuller Lips
If you want the most natural and long-lasting lip filler in cosmetic surgery, fat grafting is the answer. Not only does Dr. Spence use your own fatty tissues to restore volume to the lips, but this method offers more sustainable results than synthetic fillers. Many patients retain their natural lip fullness after fat grafting for several years.
During your fat grafting procedure at Hillcrest Plastic Surgery, Dr. Spence will use liposuction to harvest extra fat from your stomach, thighs or hips. These fatty deposits undergo a special purification process before they are injected into the lips. Dr. Spence understands the precision and artistry that it takes to accurately perform lip fat grafting and produce the most natural results. Patients can not only regain ideal lip volume, but they can benefit from soft lips that feel natural too.
Dermal fat grafting is an excellent choice for adding fullness to aging lips, and it is also effective for recreating a defined and natural lip border. This natural lip filler treatment is an outpatient procedure that can be performed under local anesthesia in most cases. Since a patient’s own fat deposits are used, the body readily accepts it and risks are very minimal. Depending on the severity of your concerns, multiple fat grafting sessions may be needed to achieve your goals.
If you want to plump and sculpt your lips using your own body fat, contact Hillcrest Plastic Surgery in Orlando to schedule a consultation with Dr. Spence. He offers a wide variety of lip enhancement procedures that can be tailored to your specific needs and preferences.
Lip Reduction
Lip Reduction Surgery
While it is common for patients to be bothered by lips that are too flat or thin, it can be equally concerning to have lips that are too large or protruding. In fact, any facial feature that is not in proper proportion with the rest of the face can be a major distraction for one’s overall facial beauty. To address large lips and restore ideal harmony to the face, lip reduction surgery can be performed. Dr. Spence is an expert at lip enhancement and sculpting the lips. He uses specific techniques to create natural contour, size and texture within the lips. If your large lips are a source of embarrassment or functional concern, you can trust Hillcrest Plastic Surgery for a preferred solution in lip reduction.
Correction for Protruding Lips
When it comes to reducing the size of the lips, a surgical procedure is necessary. Rest assured that Dr. Spence will use the most effective yet minimally-invasive techniques possible, including hidden incisions inside the mouth. While patients may experience temporary discomfort, lip reduction surgery is considered a straight-forward and quick-healing procedure for the majority of patients. In fact, many patients opt to combine lip reshaping along with their lip reduction in order to create the best overall outcome.
Dr. Spence has a keen eye for balance and beauty in the face, and they understand exactly how to bring your facial features into proper proportion. We will thoroughly evaluate your unique concerns and clinical needs before recommending a cosmetic treatment plan.
Are your protruding lips overpowering your natural beauty? Do you have large lips that inhibit your ability to make certain mouth expressions? Contact Hillcrest Plastic Surgery today. Our excellence in lip reduction surgery can help you reclaim your confidence.
Lip Reconstruction
Lip Reconstruction Surgery
When it comes to reconstructing the lips, Hillcrest Plastic Surgery offers superior results. Dr. Spence is a leader in his field, and he uses the most advanced surgical techniques available during lip reconstructions. Whether a patient was born with imperfect lips or a traumatic injury created an unsightly lip defect, you can trust Dr. Spence to restore this central facial feature back to its most attractive size, form and shape.
Lip reconstruction may involve a number of surgical approaches or procedures, including fat grafting, lip augmentation, lip enhancement, lip reduction or others. Regardless of the severity of your lip deformity, you can depend on Hillcrest Plastic Surgery to deliver patient-centered care and unrivaled results in lip reconstruction.
Who are the Ideal Candidates for Lip Reconstruction Surgery?
Hillcrest Plastic Surgery offers seamless cosmetic lip repairs for the following:
- Congenital malformation
- Traumatic injury
- Facial Nerve Paralysis
- Removal of cancerous lesion (Mohs reconstruction)
- Following cleft lip repair
It is important to understand that timing is an influential factor in many types of cosmetic lip repairs, especially if it is following a surgery or an accidental injury. At Hillcrest Plastic Surgery, we take all measures to ensure each patient has the best opportunity to regain the attractive and functional lips they deserve, regardless of what they were born with or any unfortunate experiences from their past.
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While a lip defect can pose a significant threat to your appearance, it can also affect your speech or ability to swallow properly. Therefore, lip reconstruction aims to restore both aesthetics and functionality in many cases.
At Hillcrest Plastic Surgery, we understand that lip abnormalities are often unavoidable. Some patients come to us with lip abnormalities they were born with, while others may need cosmetic reconstruction after a cancer removal or cleft lip repair. Regardless of your specific situation, you can trust that Dr. Spence will carefully listen to your concerns and tailor a treatment plan to augment and rebuild your lips to their most natural, balanced and beautiful state.
Contact Hillcrest Plastic Surgery today to learn more about state-of-the-art lip reconstruction from Orlando’s most trusted facial plastic surgeon. Call 407-999-2585 today!
Lip Augmentation
There are a variety of reasons for considering lip augmentation in Orlando. Perhaps your lips have become thinner as a result of the aging process; maybe you were born with thin lips that you want to enhance. Whatever your motivation, Dr. Spence will listen carefully to your concerns, and then develop a unique customized facial procedure for lip enhancement to achieve your aesthetic goals. The result: beautifully sculpted, full lips that will enhance your appearance – and give you a new reason to smile!
Take the first step on your journey to enhancing your appearance beautifully and naturally. Request a consultation with Dr. Spence today. Or, you can give us a call at 407-999-2585, and one of our knowledgeable staff members will be happy to help you.
Who is a Candidate for Lip Augmentation?
You may benefit from lip augmentation if:
- You want to smooth away wrinkles around your mouth
- You want to enhance the volume of your lips
- The corners of your mouth droop, making you look sad or tired
To view the naturally beautiful results that Dr. Spence achieves, view our Before and After Photos.
Preparing for Your Procedure
Prior to your lip enhancement, Dr. Spence evaluates the facial aesthetics involved in your procedure, and discusses with you the results that you want to achieve. They use that information to design a detailed treatment plan tailored to your areas of concern.
Dr. Spence will prescribe a unique skin care regimen for you to follow prior to your procedure. They will also provide you with detailed instructions for your recovery.
Lip Augmentation Procedure
Based on your specific concerns, your lip augmentation procedure may include:
- Fat grafting
- Injectable fillers
- Chemical Peels and Lasers
Fat Grafting
The most natural filler used in cosmetic surgery, fat transfer can achieve two goals: a slimmer, smoother silhouette and enhanced lips. Dr. Spence first harvests the fat through liposuction from areas with excess fat deposits, such as the stomach or thighs, to sculpt your body more beautifully. They then process the harvested fat before using it to augment your lips.
Dr. Spence evaluates your lips and surrounding area carefully in order to develop the ideal treatment plan for creating a beautifully shaped mouth. For example, to highlight your lip border, a small strip of fat and skin may be used, which is known as a dermal fat graft.
Fat grafting can be performed on an outpatient basis, often requiring only local anesthesia. Two to three sessions may be needed to achieve the results desired. Because fat grafts utilize your own tissue, this option avoids the potential risk involved in other implant methods.
Injectable Fillers
Dr. Spence also may use facial fillers. Fillers may be used to correct the lines above the lips and to fill out the lip borders. Requiring less recovery time than fat transfer, fillers – depending on the option selected – last approximately 6 to 9 months.
Chemical Peels and Lasers
To smooth away wrinkles on the upper lip, Dr. Spence also uses chemical peels and lasers. These methods, used either separately or combined, often can provide a more complete rejuvenation.
Recovery & Results
Depending on the treatments used, downtime varies. For example, after fat grafting, some patients experience mild swelling which soon subsides. Dr. Spence will provide you with specific instructions to help you heal quickly and comfortably.
After lip augmentation, Dr. Spence's patients typically experience renewed self-confidence and love their beautiful, voluptuous lips!
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