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At Cerulean Medical Institute, our experienced and highly skilled Kelowna aesthetic physicians augment and enhance your lips to a naturally beautiful, fuller shape with expert and precise use of dermal fillers, including Juvederm Volbella, Teosyal, and Belotero. Thin lips can be genetic, but they are also caused by aging as volume is lost throughout the face. No matter the reason you seek lip enhancement, our Kelowna lip augmentation specialists can help enhance the appearance of your lips with hyaluronic acid lip injections. Lip augmentation treatments can enhance your lips, creating a more youthful look and plumper lips with little or no recovery time.
Kelowna Lip Filler Procedure
Dermal lip fillers at Cerulean Medical Institute can subtly enhance lip volume, refine the lip border, and create a fuller, rejuvenated contour. Whether your lips are naturally thin or have lost fullness over time, Dr. Praven Chetty who is known for his meticulous techniques and precision, uses advanced products such as Juvéderm Volbella to achieve natural looking results tailored to your features. If you are researching FDA approved lip fillers, keep in mind that product authorizations differ by country. During your consultation, Dr. Chetty can explain which fillers are licensed for use in Canada and recommend the most appropriate option for your desired look.
References
1. JUVÉDERM® for lips. JUVÉDERM®. 2. Lip Augmentation: Types, Side Effects, Risks. WebMD. 3. Frankeny A, Peterson K, Brumby D. Dermal Fillers. American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Dermal Fillers & Lip Injections by Dr. Praven Chetty in Kelowna, BC
Lip enhancement can add volume in the upper lip or lower lip, improve symmetry, soften fine lines around the mouth, and create more well defined lips. Treatment can also refine the cupid's bow while preserving the natural movement of your smile. Most fillers contain hyaluronic acid, a natural substance found within the body that helps attract moisture and support softness. Results are visible soon after treatment, and many patients can return to their regular activities following their appointment. Unlike surgical procedures, injectable cosmetic procedures do not require surgery, tiny incisions, or local anesthesia. Other lip enhancement procedure options, including lip implants, fat injections, and fat grafting, involve different techniques, recovery periods, and considerations that should be discussed with a qualified healthcare provider.
Treatment Comfort and Recovery
Before treatment is performed, a topical numbing cream is applied to help minimize discomfort. Depending on your needs, a nerve block injection may also be considered. Most patients experience only mild pain as the filler is carefully placed at selected injection sites. Temporary swelling and bruising may occur after treatment and generally improve as the lips settle. Dr. Chetty will explain the entire process and provide personalized aftercare instructions, including whether products such as lip balm should be used following your appointment.
Semi-permanent, lip-specific soft tissue fillers like Juvederm Volbella are injected into the lips, making them appear naturally fuller. Lip fillers are an ideal treatment option for thin lips, atrophied lips or volume loss, smokers’ lines, or patients looking to enhance the shape and size of their lips.
Topical anaesthesic cream is applied prior your lip enhancement treatment, thus ensuring your highest levels of comfort are maintained during lipinjections. In addition, some injectables, such as Juvederm, include lidocaine in their formulas to enhance patient comfort.
Lips are beautifully fuller after lip injections. At Cerulean Medical Institute, our team strives to create results that meet each patients’ goals while still looking natural and subtle.
Lip fillers naturally and safely break down over time. Depending on your anatomy, skin, lifestyle, and age, you may choose to have a follow-up lip enhancement treatment within nine to twelve months.
On the day of the procedure, avoid using blood thinners (anti-coagulants), such as aspirin, ibuprofen, St. John’s wort, or high doses of Vitamin E, thus decreasing your chance of bleeding during the procedure. Prior to receiving treatment, patients with a history of herpes or cold sores should receive appropriate anti-viral treatment.
With little to no downtime, patients can return to their normal daily activities immediately after receiving lip injections if they choose. Minor bruising or swelling may be experienced for one or two days.
The price for lip injections at our state-of-the-art skin care clinic in Kelowna varies according to baseline anatomy of the patient’s lips, their desired treatment goals, and the specific product used to complete their lip enhancement.
Juvederm Volbella is not indicated to be used for treatment on the marionette lines or folds. However, Juvederm Volift and Voluma can be used for treatment of the marionette lines and folds.
Juvederm Volbella starts to work within 15 minutes of your treatment, and final results from the injections are seen after 2 weeks.
Volbella is a product from the Juvederm line of dermal fillers produced by Allergan. Volbella for lip injections and lip enhancement lasts longer than previous generations of Juvederm.
Juvederm Volbella usually takes 2-4 weeks to settle and integrate into the soft tissue of the lip.
Juvderma Volbella typically lasts 9-12 months. Longevity of Volbella treatment is affected by metabolism, presence of smoking, and excessive UV rays exposure.
Treatment price for Juvederm Volbella depends upon your baseline anatomy, treatment goals, geographical location and your injector’s experience. A specific cost for your Juvederm Volbella treatment can be provided after a consultation.
Juvederm Volbella swelling usually last 5-7 days, with the majority of swelling seen within the first 1-2 days.
The amount of Volbella necessary depends upon your baseline anatomy and treatment goals. The number of syringes used for lip enhancement varies.
Volbella belongs to the Juvederm line of dermal or soft tissue fillers produced by Allergan. Volbella as a lip filler produces more natural and longer lasting results when compared to previous generations of Juvederm.
Juvederm Volbella typically lasts 9-12 months in the lips. The duration of Volbella for lip injections is dependant upon metabolism, presence of smoking, and excessive exposure to UV rays.
Dr. Praven Chetty MD, DPD, DAAAM
Medical Director & Founder
Dr. Praven Chetty is a multi-award winning aesthetic physician specializing in natural looking, long lasting results. Dr. Praven Chetty combines his vast knowledge of anatomy and ageing with evidenced based cutting-edge techniques for truly customized outcomes.
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"This place is GENUINELY the best cosmetic institute I have ever been to! I cannot speak more highly of Isabel and Dr. Chetty, they are incredible! Dr. Chetty will give you ample time in the consultation and at every appointment to patiently listen to all of your questions and concerns. I've never had to wait in the waiting room, as he is very timely and he will take the time to address each area of concern with an expert opinion with what he thinks is the best option for you. I've had about 6 appointments so far and it's the best money I've ever spent!"