Lip Fillers for Somers, NY

Not every lip appointment is about size

Ask people why they want lip filler and the answers vary more than you might expect. Some would like a fuller pout. Many want something quieter: a crisper border, smoother skin above the lip, or an upper and lower lip that finally match. Bellava’s injectors start with that question, because the answer decides where the filler goes and how much of it.

Four common goals

1. Definition. Filler placed with precision along the vermilion border, the Cupid’s bow and the philtrum columns, the two ridges beneath the nose, restores an outline that has blurred.
2. Smoothness. The vertical “smoker’s lines” above the lip are softened with a product designed for fine lines, such as Restylane Silk.
3. Balance. Targeted filler corrects unevenness, and the upper lip is kept smaller than the lower, at about two-thirds of its volume, so your side profile looks right as well.
4. Volume. For lips that are naturally thin or have lost fullness, micro-droplet and threading techniques build volume gradually, avoiding an overfilled look.

Choosing a product

Bellava uses FDA-approved hyaluronic acid fillers, among them Juvéderm Ultra XC and Volbella XC, Restylane and Restylane Kysse. How long a filler lasts is part of the choice: a longer-lasting option such as Volbella XC means fewer touch-ups, while one of moderate duration such as Kysse can make the cost easier to manage over time. Every treatment uses sterile needles that are thrown away afterwards.

Bellava’s nurse injectors, Grace Jacildo, BSN, RN and Nicole Cardwell, FNP-BC, work on the team led by the medical director, Donna D’Alessio, MD.

The first two weeks

You are in the chair for 15 to 30 minutes, and the change shows immediately. Days one to three bring swelling, tenderness, some bruising and a tight feeling; between days four and seven the lips soften; by the end of the second week they have settled.

From Somers town hall the drive takes about 13 minutes without traffic, mostly on I-684, and Saturday appointments run from 10 am to 2 pm.

Somers patients ask

Am I too old for lip filler? No. Restoring lips that have thinned with age is one of its main uses. Bellava treats adults aged 18 and over who are in good general health.

How long will the result last? Usually somewhere between six months and a year, so most patients plan a maintenance appointment in that window.

What helps the healing? Cold compresses, a gentle lip balm, plenty of water and sleeping on your back with your head raised. Avoid straws, spicy or salty food, hard exercise, lipstick, and heat or strong sun until the swelling has gone.

How do I book? Press Book Now to pick a time online, or read the main lip fillers page first. Financing is available.