Are Lip Fillers painful?

Lip filler augmentation procedures are minimally invasive. Most patients tolerate the procedure well and can resume their regular activities on the same day. Some patients may experience more sensitivity in the lips immediately following the procedure and during a short recovery period. Fat transfer lip augmentation will require the use of anesthesia in order to achieve the best results.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

Patients may require touch-up appointments depending on the extent or type of the lip filler augmentation procedure received. Dermal lip fillers may only need touch-up appointments every six months to a year. Patients receiving a fat transfer lip augmentation will require multiple appointments to ensure the procedure was successful and the lips have settled into their desired shape.

How Long Until I See Results?

Immediately, depending on patient preference. Some patients prefer incremental changes, particularly if undergoing permanent fat transfer lip augmentations, to ensure they have arrived at their desired lip shape. With proper care, dermal fillers may last up to a year or more.

Can I Combine Lip Fillers With Other Procedures?

Of course! Some patients like to combine lip filler treatments with other treatments, such as Botox , to achieve a fully rejuvenated look. If you would like to receive additional non-surgical treatments to round out your aesthetic treatment plan, please let us know in your initial consultation.

What Are the Risks Associated With Lip Fillers?

Lip filler augmentations are minimally invasive procedures, but some risks may include: Swelling Bruising Pain Bleeding Infection Tissue death Changes in sensitivity in the treated area Please share your medical history with Ogilvie Plastic Surgery during your private consultation so we may advise which lip filler treatment is most appropriate for you.

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Introduction to Lip Fillers

Beauty trends come and go, but today’s patients still want aesthetically pleasing lips that fit their facial features. At Ogilvie Plastic Surgery, lip augmentation is one of the most commonly performed procedures. This in-demand procedure increases the size of the lips with injectable fillers or autologous fat, depending on the patient’s desires. In most cases, dermal filler injections temporarily increase the overall size and dimension of the lips, producing an aesthetically desirable overall shape. Ogilvie Plastic Surgery specializes in lip filler procedures with natural-looking results in Chicago, IL. Read on to learn about our different lip filler procedures and which might be best for you and your lips!

What Are Lip Fillers?

Lip fillers, or lip augmentation, produce a temporary but effective result with dermal filler injections. Patients who opt instead for a fat transfer lip augmentation procedure will see longer-lasting results. Which approach suits you better will depend on your medical history, physiology, and desired outcome.

Ogilvie Plastic Surgery offers two types of lip augmentation procedures: dermal filler lip augmentation and fat transfer lip augmentation. Read on to learn more about the benefits of each procedure.

What Are the Benefits of Lip Fillers?

The biggest benefit of lip fillers is that they give you the brightest smile! Patients also request lip filler augmentations for the following reasons:

The desire for a more symmetrical lip shape
Restoring volume in thin or thinning lips
Reshaping lips to achieve the desired shape
Smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles surrounding the mouth
Permanent results in the case of a fat transfer lip augmentation

Who Are the Best Candidates for Lip Fillers?

Good candidates for lip augmentation procedures will generally have a strong desire to increase the overall size of the lips. Typically, good candidates for lip augmentation will:

Want to increase the size of their lips
Want their lips to remain (or become more) proportional to their other facial features
Have realistic expectations about what lip augmentation can achieve
Are generally healthy enough for this procedure

Candidates interested in fat transfer lip augmentation must also be good candidates for a minor liposuction procedure to collect the necessary fat for lip augmentation.

On the other hand, candidates who are interested in lip augmentation completed via dermal filler injections will need to acknowledge the temporary nature of the results. Regular maintenance injections are necessary if those results remain longer than 6-12 months.

If you think you’re a good candidate for a lip augmentation procedure, contact Dr. Ogilvie’s office to schedule a consultation.

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What’s the First Step?

If you are interested in a lip filler or lip augmentation procedure in Chicago, your first step would be to schedule a consultation with us at Ogilvie Plastic Surgery. During your consultation with a certified medical provider, you and your provider will discuss your desired results and determine which lip filler procedure best suits your needs.

To schedule a consultation, contact our Chicago office to make an appointment.

What to Expect on the Day of a Lip Filler Treatment

A lip augmentation procedure performed with dermal filler injections can typically be completed in our Chicago office. A fat transfer lip injection may require a short outpatient procedure in a surgical suite.

Dermal Filler Lip Augmentation—Dr. Ogilvie will use specially formulated dermal fillers to volumize and define lips. An anesthetic is not required for these injections, and patients are allowed to resume normal activities immediately following the procedure. Results should also be immediately noticeable. Dermal filler injections will typically last between 6 and 12 months.

Fat Transfer Lip Augmentation—During this procedure, fat is extracted using liposuction. The fat is then treated and injected into the lips to make them appear fuller and more aesthetically pleasing. Swelling may take several weeks to subside so you can see and appreciate your final results.

Lip augmentation — whether accomplished with dermal fillers or a fat transfer — is a great procedure that can help you feel confident and content with your lips and your smile. Many patients who undergo lip augmentation report increased confidence and self-esteem.

Lip Fillers Recovery

Regardless of which procedure you choose, Dr. Ogilvie will do everything possible to help you achieve your desired look while taking every precaution to prevent complications. While needles are necessary for some areas, Dr. Ogilvie typically uses a blunt cannula for dermal filler or fat injections, which has significantly decreased complications.

Each approach to lip augmentation has benefits and drawbacks, so which one is best for you will depend most significantly on your physiology and desired outcome. Dr. Ogilvie will discuss all of your options during your consultation.

Lip Fillers Cost

How Much Do Lip Fillers Cost in Chicago, IL?

Ogilvie Plastic Surgery takes into account the complexity of the individual’s case and the extent of the work necessary to achieve the desired results. Dr. Ogilvie can provide a quote for your lip filler after your initial consultation at our Chicago office.

Why Choose Dr. Ogilvie?

Dr. Michael Ogilvie grew up in Illinois and is a proud member of the Chicago community. A core belief in compassionate care and education drives him. Whether a quick BOTOX® injection or breast augmentation and tummy tuck, he spends time with all his patients to ensure they understand every aspect of their procedure.

Dr. Ogilvie graduated from the University of Chicago’s esteemed Pritzker School of Medicine in 2006 and has been a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon from the American Board of Plastic Surgery since 2018.

Dr. Ogilvie also holds an MBA from the Chicago University Booth School of Business and received his BA from Harvard University, where he graduated cum laude in Biomedical Sciences.

By ensuring that you know what to expect from your procedure, Dr. Ogilvie can help you reach your personal beauty goals in a way that looks entirely natural. As a board-certified plastic surgeon and active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Illinois Society of Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Ogilvie has earned the respect of his peers and the trust of his patients.

Lip Fillers FAQ’S

Lip filler augmentation procedures are minimally invasive. Most patients tolerate the procedure well and can resume their regular activities on the same day. Some patients may experience more sensitivity in the lips immediately following the procedure and during a short recovery period.

Fat transfer lip augmentation will require the use of anesthesia in order to achieve the best results.
Patients may require touch-up appointments depending on the extent or type of the lip filler augmentation procedure received. Dermal lip fillers may only need touch-up appointments every six months to a year.

Patients receiving a fat transfer lip augmentation will require multiple appointments to ensure the procedure was successful and the lips have settled into their desired shape.
Lip filler augmentations are minimally invasive procedures, but some risks may include:
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Pain
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Tissue death
- Changes in sensitivity in the treated area
Please share your medical history with Ogilvie Plastic Surgery during your private consultation so we may advise which lip filler treatment is most appropriate for you.

Schedule Your Consultation

Ogilvie Plastic Surgery is pleased to service lip filler patients in Chicago, IL, and the surrounding area. Dr. Ogilvie is an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon who will be happy to meet with you and outline your options.

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