Restore Your Lip Volume
A very popular non-surgical cosmetic treatment that instantly provides beautiful results is lip filler. This injectable treatment plumps the lips for a fuller, more natural look. Each treatment is custom tailored to each patient’s unique goals for a more subtle or a more dramatic look.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Diane Bowen, is a master injector and expert with the artistry of lip filler using a Cannula technique. This technique helps to minimize discomfort during the procedure as well as helping to reduce any bruising that may occur. She is known for helping patient achieve beautiful, natural looking results.
Improve the Fullness of Your Lips
If you have always wanted to enhance your lips so they appear fuller, then you might be a candidate for lip injections. Lip augmentation using dermal fillers also can improve the symmetry of your lips for a more balance appearance for the top and bottom lip.
To achieve a more youthful appearance, Dr. Diane Bowen uses cosmetic dermal fillers to diminish lines and wrinkles around the mouth, while plumbing and restoring the lost volume to your lips that have become thinner over time. Lip filler is the perfect non-surgical treatment option for patients who have noticed their lips are thinning due to age, smoking, or genetics.
Fuller, More Youthful Lips
Enhance your lips using injectable fillers such as Juvederm Ultra Plus or Juvederm Volbella or Revance RHA filler. Achieve fuller, more youthful lips with this non-surgical lip procedure. Restore the beauty and volume of your lips for a more voluptuous but natural look. Dr. Diane Bowen can plump your lips and also address fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth area or correct asymmetry at the same time.
This procedure is performed in our beautiful Saint Simons Island office located across from the Epworth Marina. Results are immediate, and patients can even reapply makeup and lipstick right after having the procedure.
Expectations of Lip Filler Procedure
We start with a cosmetic consultation, where you and Dr. Bowen will discuss your rejuvenation goals and determine if lip injections is the right treatment option for you. If you are having lip injections for the first time, Dr. Diane Bowen can take a more conservative approach, adding filler a little at a time so you can see the results and advise if you’d like your lips even fuller. Our goal is always a naturally beautiful result.
Dr. Diane Bowen is a skilled and experienced Plastic Surgeon with over 20 years of experience with facial anatomy. Her extensive knowledge and expertise leads to beautiful, natural results. Lip fillers are made with hyaluronic acid, a substance that occurs in our bodies naturally.
At Golden Isles Center for Plastic Surgery we use only FDA- approved products that are proven safe and effective for lip augmentation, including the popular brands Juvederm Ultra Plus, Juvederm Volbella, and Revance RHA filler. Dr. Diane Bowen will work with you to choose the best type of lip filler to help achieve your cosmetic rejuvenation goals. Prior to receiving lip injections, a topical numbing agent will be applied to the area to allow for patient comfort. In some instances, some bruising and swelling following treatment is normal and typically subsides in a few days. Less common side effects include redness, mild pain, lumps and itching.
Following treatment, we provide an ice pack to help soothe the treated area. We will also schedule a follow up appointment in about two weeks after lip filler to ensure you are completely happy with your result and perform any touch-ups that may be needed.
Don't Just Take Our Word For It
“I’m a college student and wanted to be sure that I went to a reputable practice to have my lip fillers done and not just a day spa, like some of my friends did. I felt more comfortable with a Plastic Surgeon performing my lip fillers, and Dr. Bowen was great! My friends are so envious, I couldn’t be happier. I’ll definitely be back, no matter how far away I live!” ~ Corla
Lip Filler FAQs
The most common types of lip filler are Juvederm Ultra, Juvederm Ultra Plus, Juvederm Volbella, and Revance RHA. These fillers are all made from hyaluronic acid but differ in their thickness and how they look in the lip. These fillers can also be used more superficially to make the lip look plumper in order to restore lost volume. For some patients, these fillers can be used to reshape and redefine the border or “scaffolding” of the lips that fades over time. During the consultation process with Dr. Diane Bowen the desired outcome is discussed, which helps to determine what type of filler is needed to achieve those results.
Some areas of the mouth have a little more sensitivity than others. Keep in mind this treatment is relatively short, about 30 minutes, and extra measures are taken to help with any discomfort. A topical numbing solution is applied to the treatment area prior to injection allowing for patient comfort. The filler product also contains lidocaine, a numbing agent, so as the treatment progresses the comfort level is maintained. Dr. Diane Bowen uses a Cannula technique that allows for less trauma to the surrounding treatment area, reducing the chance for swelling and bruising.
Yes. Lip Fillers are FDA approved and have a proven safety record. Hyaluronic acid is a substance which occurs naturally in the cells of the skin, thus there is little risk of reaction. It is highly recommended that a consultation with Dr. Diane Bowen, an advanced facial aesthetics provider, be completed to determine what treatment areas and what type of fillers are required to achieve the desired outcome.
Prior to getting lip injections, make sure to discontinue any blood thinning medications and supplements such as aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, and vitamin E. Don’t consume alcohol for 48 hours prior to your appointment as this also thins the blood. If you have a history of cold sores, we suggest that your take prevention medication two to three days prior to your appointment as lip filler could trigger a flare up.
After your treatment, you will be given written instructions in order to maximize your treatment benefits and avoid any undesired side effects. You can resume normal activities, drive yourself home or return to work immediately after treatment. As with any type of injection there may be some slight redness immediately afterwards. Make-up can be worn immediately after treatment. For 24 hours we suggest you avoid any activities that increase blood flow to your face, like getting a massage or facial, exercise where your head is below your heart such as yoga. For 2 weeks after treatment, we advise that extreme heat or intense cold are avoided.
Cost depends on the type of dermal filler, amount of dermal filler needed, and the area of the face to be treated. During your consultation with Dr. Diane Bowen, together you will formulate a treatment plan and provide an exact quote for the cost of your treatments. Our prices are competitive, and your treatment will be administered by Dr. Bowen who is an advanced facial aesthetic provider. We believe our patients deserve the utmost safety in our care and we are committed to offering reliable, safe, and effective results. Prices start from around $600.
This depends on and varies from person to person. It depends on how much filler is used, the patient’s metabolism, desired plumpness, and type of filler being used. On average lip filler lasts from 6 months to 18 months. Maintenance is suggested between 6-8 months to maintain desired results.
