Benefits
- Non-needle approach thus less invasive compared to lip fillers
- Safe: no risk of bleeding, bruising, lumpiness, or nodules
- Natural-looking results
Step 1 (Intraoral)
- to improve the perioral wrinkles, evert the lips so the lips look plumper and shorten the philtrum length that tends to get longer as we age
Step 2 (Vermillion)
- stimulates collagen in the lips to increase lip volume and tissue tightening to achieve a turgid lip
Step 3 (Vermillion border)
- outlining the vermillion border and cupid’s bow to make the transition between the vermillion and the skin more visible creating a well-defined appearance of the lips
Suitable candidates:
- Those who are looking for lip enhancement but not keen on lip fillers
Contraindications: (if unsure, always check with doctor)
- Pregnancy
- Active skin infection in the perioral area
- Wound on the lips or oral cavity
Interval: 4 weeks
Number of sessions: 4 sessions recommended for optimal results
Results: Improvement in lip volume, shape and texture can be observed after 4 weeks, better results to be expected after 4 sessions
Maintenance: 2–3×/year to achieve long-lasting results
Downtime: mild swelling on the lips < 1 day followed by lip peeling and superficial scab on the vermillion border lasting 2–3 days
Complications:
- Burns with scarring (rare)
Pre-procedure:
- Photo documentation
- Obtain written consent
- Apply numbing cream: 30 mins
Post-procedure:
- Photo documentation
- Apply protective moisturizing ointment (petroleum jelly) on the lips
- Post-procedure advice:
- Continue to apply moisturizing lip ointment for the next 5–7 days to minimize the extent of the lips peeling
- Drink plenty of water to ensure hydration
- Avoid pigmented lipstick for at least 3 days post-procedure
- Avoid taking acidic and spicy food for at least 3 days post-procedure
Price: $400 (lips)
