Restore Volume and Smooth Lines for a Complete Smile Makeover
Expertly administered Botox and dermal fillers can restore a smoother, more youthful facial contour you’ll love. When combined, these two popular treatments work together to fully rejuvenate your lips and lower face for dramatic results.
In today’s aesthetics-focused world, more and more people are seeking ways to turn back the hands of time and restore their youthful vitality. Non-invasive cosmetic procedures have seen a surge in popularity, providing patients with safe, effective options to address common signs of aging.
Two of the most sought-after treatments are Botox and lip fillers, which can be used individually or in combination to help patients achieve a fuller, more supple lip contour and diminish lines around the mouth for a rejuvenated look.
Reclaim your youthful vitality with our dynamic anti-aging treatments for a total smile transformation. Contact us today
The Rise of Minimally Invasive Cosmetic Procedures
Cosmetic procedures have become progressively more popular and accessible over the last decade. Advances in technology have allowed for the development of minimally invasive techniques that provide dramatic results with little downtime. Botox and dermal filler injections rank among the most common nonsurgical treatments performed today.
In 2020 alone, there were over 4.4 million Botox procedures performed in the United States. Similarly, lip augmentation using dermal fillers increased by 68% from 2010 to 2020. The appeal of these minimally invasive injectables comes from their ability to produce a refreshed, youthful appearance with natural-looking results and minimal recovery time.
What are the Benefits of Botox and Lip Fillers?
Botox and lip fillers each offer distinct benefits that help patients address different cosmetic concerns related to aging in the lower face.
- Botox is an injectable made from botulinum toxin that works by temporarily relaxing facial muscles to smooth lines and wrinkles. It’s most commonly used to soften crow’s feet, forehead creases, and “frown lines” between the eyebrows.
- Lip fillers are products made from hyaluronic acid and other substances that add volume when injected into the lips. They can enhance lip shape and size while reducing fine lines around the mouth.
Used individually, Botox and dermal fillers produce impressive results. But many patients are now discovering the synergistic effects of combining these two treatments for a complete smile makeover.
Botox: The Wrinkle Relaxer
Botox has become a household name and the treatment of choice for combating wrinkles caused by repetitive facial movements. When injected by a trained professional, Botox blocks nerve impulses to the muscles, causing them to relax. The results are a smoothing of fine lines and a reduction in the appearance of wrinkles.
How Botox Works
The active ingredient in Botox is botulinum toxin type A. In very small doses, this neurotoxin temporarily paralyzes the underlying muscles, preventing them from contracting. Frozen muscles equal fewer wrinkles.
Botox only affects the muscles into which it is injected. Our providers carefully administer small amounts into specific facial areas to smooth localized wrinkles without impacting facial expressions. Results are not instantaneous but become noticeable within a week after injections as the paralyzing effect takes hold in the muscles.
Dynamic Wrinkle Reduction
Botox works on wrinkles classified as “dynamic,” meaning they are caused and exacerbated by facial movements and muscle contractions. The most common areas treated with Botox include:
| Type of Lines | Description |
| Glabellar Lines | Vertical lines between the eyebrows that appear when frowning or concentrating. |
| Crow’s Feet | Lines that form around the outer corners of the eyes due to smiling or squinting. |
| Horizontal Forehead Lines | Lines that occur when raising the eyebrows. |
For all of these wrinkle-prone areas, Botox can provide a marked improvement in their appearance. Results typically last 3-4 months as the effects gradually wear off and facial muscles regain mobility.
Target your most troublesome creases and deep lines with customized Botox placement tailored to your facial anatomy.
Lip Fillers: The Volume Booster
While Botox addresses wrinkles caused by muscle contractions, dermal fillers work in a different way to restore a youthful lip contour and enhance shape. When injected, these fillers add volume and structure to the lips and smooth out visible lip lines.
How Lip Fillers Work
There are several types of lip fillers currently available, but the most common contain hyaluronic acid (HA). HA naturally occurs in the body and has incredible water-binding properties that help plump tissues. When used in fillers, the HA adds both volume and hydration to produce smooth, luscious lips.
Other fillers may use ingredients like collagen or the patient’s own fat. However, HA fillers tend to be the preferred choice since the effects are temporary, lasting 6-12 months before being absorbed by the body. Patients can maintain results with follow-up injections.
Achieve Full, Alluring Lips with Our Lip Filler Options
At Bellava MedAesthetics, we understand every patient has their own lip shape and volume goals. That’s why we offer a range of FDA-cleared dermal fillers to plump, define, and enhance your pout:
| Juvederm | A smooth gel formulation that integrates seamlessly into the lips and mouth area, providing subtle to dramatic enhancement. Its hyaluronic acid base attracts and retains moisture, resulting in natural-looking fullness that can last up to a year. |
| Restylane | Combines hyaluronic acid particles of varying sizes for customizable lip enhancement. Larger particles add volume, while smaller ones define the cupid’s bow and surrounding lines. Offers beautiful results that typically last around one year. |
| Restylane Lyft | Designed to plump thin or aging lips, effectively redefining the lip border while boosting volume for a youthful appearance. Its hyaluronic acid composition delivers results that can last for an impressive year or longer. |
| Sculptra | Stimulates the body’s collagen production over time, requiring multiple treatment sessions for gradual enhancement of lip fullness. This approach can lead to a natural-looking increase in volume that lasts for several years. |
| Radiesse | Features calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres suspended in a gel, providing immediate volume while stimulating collagen growth for lasting enhancement. Improves definition and can endure results for a year or more. |
Restoring Volume and Fullness
Some volume loss and lip thinning occur naturally with age. Lip fillers can target these problem areas for a more defined, symmetrical shape and reduced wrinkling along the lip line.
The experts at Bellava MedAesthetics will evaluate your individual needs and goals to determine the appropriate filler formula and injection sites to create the desired outcome.
Meet with our aesthetic specialists to determine the ideal filler to meet your personal lip goals. Get in touch today
Achieving Synergy with Combined Treatment
While Botox and lip fillers provide unique benefits on their own, many aesthetic practices have found that combining these two treatments can produce even greater cosmetic enhancement. Using Botox and fillers together maximizes results while addressing both wrinkles and lost volume around the mouth.
Elevating the Lip Line with Botox
One way Botox complements lip fillers is by elevating the upper lip through a lip flip. When properly injected above the upper lip, Botox relaxes the depressor muscles that pull the lip downward, causing the lip to turn up slightly. The effect is subtle yet can make a significant difference in revealing more of the upper teeth.
A lip flip also minimizes the gummy smile that sometimes occurs with lip injections. The botox prevents too much upper lip elevation when smiling or laughing.
Smoothing Vertical Lip Lines
Filler injections can temporarily worsen the appearance of smoker’s lines, or vertical creases above the upper lip. Strategic placement of Botox in the orbicularis oris muscles surrounding the mouth can smooth out these etched lines for a flawless result.
Avoiding an Overfilled Look
Over-plumping lips with dermal filler alone may result in unnatural proportions. Using Botox in the upper lip and around the mouth can counteract excessive filler by preventing upward lift when smiling. The outcome is a balanced lip shape that doesn’t appear overdone.
Create a Customized Treatment Plan with Bellava MedAesthetics
The combination approach appeals to patients who want to fully rejuvenate the lower face for the best possible outcome. However, Botox and fillers don’t necessarily have to be done together. The ideal treatment plan depends on each patient’s specific problem areas and cosmetic goals.
Factors to Consider
During an initial consultation, we will take into consideration certain factors to determine if a combined approach with Botox and fillers is right for you. These include:
- Areas of concern – fine lines, lost volume, asymmetry, etc.
- Facial anatomy and bone structure
- Lifestyle and expressiveness of the face
- Prior experience with Botox and fillers
- Personal treatment goals and expectations
Our experienced injector can make personalized recommendations based on an evaluation of your facial anatomy and desired improvements.
Achieve Your Aesthetic Goals with Lip Fillers and Botox
Thanks to modern innovations like Botox and dermal fillers, restoring a youthful, wrinkle-free pout and rejuvenating the lower face is now possible without surgery.
Consult our experienced aesthetic professional to determine if combination therapy is right for you. With our customized injection approach, dramatic yet natural-looking enhancements can be achieved for renewed confidence in your appearance.
Say goodbye to wrinkles, lines, and lip thinning and hello to a flawless, enviable smile. Contact us today!
