Thin lips and lips that have lost fullness over time can look similar, but they aren’t quite the same concern. Some people naturally have less lip volume, while others notice their lips becoming thinner or less defined with age. Lip augmentation can add or restore volume, with treatment planned around what has changed and the look you want.
At UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA, Dr. Mustafa Akyurek and Dr. Joyce McIntyre bring advanced plastic surgery training to facial cosmetic care. Dr. Akyurek is board-certified in plastic surgery and specializes in facial cosmetic surgery, including fillers, while fellowship-trained Dr. McIntyre specializes in facial rejuvenation and lip enhancement.
What Is Lip Augmentation?
Lip augmentation uses injectable fillers to add or restore lip volume, improve shape, and create more definition. Treatment can be adjusted to complement your natural facial features. It can also help improve symmetry or replace fullness that has diminished with age.
Are Your Lips Naturally Thin?
Naturally thin lips are usually related to your anatomy and genetics rather than aging. Lip augmentation with injectable fillers can increase volume in specific areas of the lips. Depending on your goals, treatment may help:
- Add fullness to the upper or lower lip
- Improve the appearance of uneven lip proportions
- Add definition along the lip border
- Create a fuller lip shape while keeping your natural features recognizable
Have Your Lips Lost Volume With Age?
Perhaps your lips used to look fuller, but you’ve noticed them thinning or flattening over the years. Aging can reduce lip volume and change the area surrounding the mouth. Sun exposure and other lifestyle factors can also contribute to changes in facial fullness. Fillers can restore lip volume and may also soften fine lines around the mouth.
Which Lip Augmentation Plan Fits You?
There’s no single amount or placement of filler that works for everyone. During your consultation, your surgeon can examine your natural lip shape, facial proportions, areas of volume loss, and cosmetic goals.
That assessment helps determine where filler should be placed and how much volume makes sense for your features.
Find the Right Lip Augmentation Plan in Worcester, MA
Naturally thin lips and age-related volume loss call for different treatment goals. At UMass Memorial Health, we can help you explore lip augmentation based on your features and the changes you’d like to see.
To schedule a consultation in Worcester, MA, call 508-334-5990.
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