Lip Fillers in Philadelphia

Multiple products with different properties can be used in lip filler injections. As a top-rated lip filler specialist in Philadelphia, Dr. Tina Ho uses the following products to add volume to the lips.

Juvederm® Ultra XC is a lightweight hyaluronic acid formula used to improve the volume and fullness of the lips. This formulation will typically last for 6 to 12 months. 

Juvederm® Volbella XC is a crystal-clear hyaluronic acid gel for lip enhancement injection with the ability to provide results up to one year after the injection.

Restylane-L® is a crystal clear injectable gel composed of hyaluronic acid that generally lasts about six months.

Restylane® Refyne is a softer and more flexible dermal filler used for lip enhancement will results lasting up to 18 months.

Belotero® is one of the lightest dermal fillers available and can produce results lasting up to one year.

To reduce swelling and bruising here are some helpful tips when preparing for a lip injection in Philadelphia.

• Avoid over-the-counter medications that may thin the blood, such as Advil, ibuprofen, Aleve, and naproxen, within 5 days of the injection.
• Stop supplements that thin the blood, such as St. John’s Wort, Gingko biloba, primrose oil, garlic, ginseng, and Vitamin E, five days before the procedure.
• Avoid alcoholic beverages within 24 hours of the injection.
• Arrive for the injection appointment with a washed face and no makeup.

Dr. Ho is regarded as one of the best lip filler doctors in Philadelphia and uses a strict protocol to ensure patient safety during the injections process. The steps of the procedure include:

1. Evaluating the lips and identifying the sites for injection.
2. Special numbing techniques are used to anesthetize the skin.
3. Injection areas are cleaned with antibiotic agent to reduce chances of infection.
4. Dermal filler is injected and massaged and the results are evaluated, more dermal filler is injected as needed.
5. The area is cleaned and the final results are evaluated by you and Dr. Ho, once satisfied you are able to return home (typical procedure time is less than an hour).

Each lip filler injection procedure is different and catered to the individual patient in terms of how much filler product is needed and where the filler is injected. Therefore, the extent of swelling and bruising that occur after filler injection will vary by patient. There may be swelling or bruising at the injection sites or in the lips that is managed well with icing for the first two days after the procedure and head elevation the evening following the procedure. The extent of swelling may range from minimal to significant for the first few days following the procedure. Bruised injection sites can be covered with concealer makeup starting 24 hours after the procedure. Post-treatment pain is usually not significant and may be managed with Tylenol as needed. The results of filler injection in the treated areas are typically observed immediately or after most of the immediate swelling has subsided. It is not uncommon for slight asymmetries to be observed initially after an injectable procedure that typically resolve by two weeks out when the treatment product has settled out and is in maximal effect. Dr. Ho seeks follow-up with her patients two weeks after each injectable procedure to ensure that every patient is satisfied with their treatment outcome.