Natural Looking Lip Augmentation in San Diego
Injectable Specialist San Diego
The movie “The First Wives Club” became a great example of what most patients did not want when they came into the office for lip enlargement. Seeing Goldie Hawn with huge, obnoxious lips was a reminder (although exaggerated) of the dangers of injecting the lips in order to enhance fullness. I spend a lot of time holding hands and reassuring patients that they “won’t look like a duck” when they leave.
My opinion on this is that it is very important to choose a well experienced doctor. If your doctor usually spends his days doing trauma surgery, or eye surgery, you may want to think twice. Also, choose a doctor who understands your concerns and will agree to be conservative and inject small amounts of filler at the first visit. You can always come back for more. Lastly, discuss the right type of filler. Every doctor may have his or her own opinion of what works best in the lips.
Dr. Pollack prefers either Juvederm Ultra or Restylane. Both are made of hyaluronic acid and last about 9 months or more. Injecting the wrong material can cause lumpiness, too much firmness and excess scar tissue.
I have tried them all. Fifteen years ago, my lips were pencil thin. After years of injections of Collagen (old school), Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, and Prevelle Silk, I am happy to discuss all of your options with you. The beauty of having a great doctor doing my injections is that not one person would ever guess that my lips are not entirely natural.
Natural looking lips are absolutely achievable with fillers. Do your research and have faith in your doctor!
Kate, You’re gonna love your Natural looking Lips!!!