Exactly How Safe Are Lip Fillers?

Your skin’s volume naturally decreases as you age. This can result in sunken eyes, droopier cheeks, or thinner lips. The most popular and common way to help gain back the lost volume is through HA (hyaluronic acid) filler injections. Board certified dermatologists use these HA injections to help patients look younger again by making the skin look more supple and also more smooth. In recent years, lip injections have gained popularity due to the great results when administered by a trained professional.

HA fillers on the lips provide two positives: fuller lips and the reduction of wrinkles around the mouth area. Smile lines near the lip area become less noticeable once lip injections are administered properly. The best part is that these results can last for a while, averaging at about a year to a year and a half. In fact, results can look very natural when done correctly. There are also plenty of options to choose from like Restylane, Radiesse, Juvederm, and Revanesse Versa.

So now it begs the question: Is it safe? The answer is yes, when it is done in the office of a board-certified dermatologist of skincare professional. Also keep in mind that hyaluronic acid is a naturally-occurring substance found in your own skin, so it is safe. As far as the procedure goes, there are minimal side effects like temporary redness and swelling, as well as mild bruising and some pain after the anesthesia wears off.

This treatment also has almost zero down time, so it can be done one day and the patient can return to normal activities the next day.