All About Fillers for Lips in DC

There are a number of reasons that you may be considering fillers for lips in DC. You may want to add fullness, improve definition, create a more symmetrical appearance, or smooth vertical lip lines.

Whatever your motivation, lip fillers can offer a safe, effective, and nonsurgical way to reach your aesthetic goals.

But before getting started, it’s important to know how lip injections work and what happens during the actual procedure.

Continue reading to learn what patients can expect should they decide to undergo fillers for lips in DC.

What Can Patients Expect from Fillers for Lips in DC?

Prior to seeking fillers for lips in DC, it’s a good idea to determine your goals, including the look and size that you hope to achieve.

This information will help your injector create a customized treatment plan, select the appropriate lip filler, and deliver the best results possible.

During the actual filler treatment, lips will be numbed with a topical and/or a local anesthetic to improve patient comfort.

Next, filler is administered as a series of precisely placed injections. Your provider will shape and assess the injected product until he achieves optimal outcomes.

Post-procedure, patients are free to resume all activities and go about their day as they normally would. Most women and men experience mild swelling starting about 1 hour after injections, which usually resolves on its own in 24 hours.

Do Lip Injections Hurt?

If you are considering fillers for lips in DC, you may be concerned about discomfort during treatment.

Thanks to pre-treatment anesthetic as well as lidocaine in the filler formulation, most patients find lip fillers to be a quick and comfortable process.

While you may feel a slight pricking sensation at the point of injection, any discomfort is short-lived and over before you know it!

Learn More About Fillers for Lips in DC

If you are contemplating fillers for lips in DC, please call our office today to schedule a comprehensive consultation with board-certified dermatologist Dr. Eliot Battle or board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Kelly Bolden.

Dr. Eliot Battle

CEO & Founder at Cultura Dermatology & Plastic Surgery

Dr. Eliot Battle, CEO of Cultura Dermatology, is a global leader in cosmetic dermatology and laser innovation. His Harvard research pioneered “color-blind” lasers, making treatments safe for all skin tones. A sought-after expert featured in TIME, Oprah, and The New York Times, he continues to advance inclusive, cutting-edge dermatological care.