Lip Fillers for Bedford Village, NY

Choosing the filler, not only the size

Most people arrive at a lip consultation thinking about how much fuller they want to look. At Bellava an equally important question is which product, because lip fillers behave differently:

• Juvéderm Ultra XC and Volbella XC add volume and soften fine lines around the mouth; results typically last up to a year.
• Restylane plumps the body of the lip, while Restylane Silk is formulated for the fine vertical lines above it.
• Restylane Kysse lasts a moderate length of time, which some patients prefer because it keeps the cost of upkeep easier to manage.
• Sculptra, a collagen stimulator rather than a gel, is sometimes suggested for a larger increase in size and needs more than one session.
• Radiesse, made of calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres, can build up thinner lips and encourages your own collagen.

Your injector weighs three things with you: safety, meaning FDA-approved products with years of testing behind them; how long you want the result to last; and flexibility, or how well one filler can define, plump and smooth at once.

Who injects

Lip filler at Bellava is given by its nurse injectors, on the team led by medical director Donna D’Alessio, MD. Nicole Cardwell, FNP-BC, a family nurse practitioner since 2016, begins with a complete medical history. Grace Jacildo, BSN, RN adds fullness in stages so the result still looks like you. Every treatment uses sterile, disposable needles.

Healing, day by day

• Days one to three: swelling, tenderness, a little bruising and a tight feeling are all expected.
• Days four to seven: the swelling eases and the lips soften, though they may still feel slightly tender.
• By the end of week two: the filler has fully settled and you are seeing the true shape.

The difference shows as soon as the 15- to 30-minute appointment ends, and most people return to their routine right away. The main lip fillers page lists the full aftercare dos and don’ts.

From Bedford Village

Bellava is roughly ten minutes away by car without traffic, by way of Route 22, Bedford Center Road and Harris Road, at 182 Route 117 Bypass Road. There is more about the practice on the Bedford Village page.

Bedford Village patients ask

Will I end up with lumps? Lumps and bumps are avoidable with careful injection technique, which is why the filler is placed slowly and blended smoothly.

How long before I need a top-up? Usually six to twelve months, so a maintenance visit about once or twice a year keeps the shape you chose.

Am I a good candidate? You may well be if you are 18 or over and in good general health, want fuller, smoother or better-defined lips without surgery, and have realistic expectations.

How do I book? Press Book Now to choose an appointment online. Financing options are available.