Your 12-Step Guide to Natural-Looking Lip Fillers
At Stadia Med Spa, we believe that a truly transformational cosmetic treatment is one that builds on your natural beauty and increases your confidence. Treatments like natural-looking lip fillers which enhance your unique smile rather than change it completely
Lip fillers are a cosmetic treatment that balances your smile by adding volume and shape. They are also one of the most popular treatments using dermal fillers.
Stadia Med Spa has compiled our customized step-by-step approach to natural-looking lip fillers, from research to maintenance and removal. This is the approach we take with our patients to match the natural look they desire, creating a balanced and natural-look with dermal fillers!
Stadia’s 12-Step Guide to Natural-Looking Lip Fillers
You may already know that more filler isn’t always the answer. Overfilled lips give you a hypernatural appearance. And while there’s nothing wrong with a hypernatural look if that’s your goal, most people opt for a natural-looking lip filler that subtly shapes or volumizes their lips without looking too “done.”
Keep reading for Stadia’s 12 steps to natural-looking lip fillers, from research to maintenance.
1: Do Your Research
Your first step is to do your research. Look for qualified professionals in your area known for supplying their clients with natural-looking results. The exact qualifications for administering dermal fillers varies from state to state, so make sure you do research for your specific area.
Once you find someone you like, make sure to read reviews and check before and after photos. Also look at their mission and values to see if they resonate with you!
If you are struggling to choose a provider, you can also ask your friends or healthcare professionals for a recommendation!
2. Schedule a Consultation
Most professionals offer a consultation where you can discuss your goals, concerns, and expectations for the treatment. Stadia Med Spa offers a free consultation for all of our treatments, including dermal fillers.
During the consultation, your provider will assess your lips, facial structure, and skin condition to recommend the type of fillers and create a personalized treatment plan.
3. Choose Your Filler
Most dermal fillers are made with hyaluronic acid – like Juvederm or Restylane. The results from these fillers are more natural-looking and reversible.
When you meet with your provider, they will most likely suggest a filler based on their experience and your goals. However, it doesn’t hurt to look up which fillers your provider has in stock and do background research on the benefits of different types of fillers.
4. Communicate Your Desire for Natural-Looking Lip Fillers
During your consultation, you will want to clearly communicate your preference for natural-looking lip fillers. This will tell your provider you don’t want excessive volume or dramatic changes to your lips. They will probably ask more questions to ensure you get your desired results and give you an idea of what you can expect from your treatment.
It may help if you bring reference photos to your consultation. However, keep in mind that your most natural-looking results may not look exactly like your reference photos since your provider’s goal is to make your results look as natural as possible.
5. Preparation and Recovery
Follow pre- and post- treatment instructions carefully.
Before your treatment, you should avoid blood thinning medications and arrive with a clean face (i.e. no makeup!)
After your treatment, keep an eye out for common side effects, such as swelling, redness, bruising, and discomfort. Your provider may recommend a sterilized ice pack to reduce swelling and pain. Other recovery tips include taking time off from strenuous exercise, avoiding alcohol, and reducing your sun exposure for a few days after your treatment.
Take care before and after your lip filler treatment to ensure a speedy recovery and optimal results.
6. Set Realistic Expectations
Lip fillers add volume and shape to your lips, but your treatment may not offer a complete transformation. Your provider will work with you to ensure you have realistic expectations for your procedure. Often, the most subtle injections yield the most natural-looking results.
7. Start Slow
If you are scheduling your first filler treatment, you may want to start with a more conservative amount of filler. You can add more filler over time for a more dramatic transformation. Starting slow allows for more natural-looking lip fillers and keeps you from overfilling.
8. See How You Feel
After your first lip filler treatment, see how your lips look and feel. Let your provider know if you have any unusual symptoms or if your symptoms last more than a few days. If you’re happy with how it feels, you may want to schedule a follow-up to maintain your results!
9. Schedule Maintenance Visits
Lip fillers are not a permanent enhancement. However, they are relatively long-lasting. Most fillers last for several months to a year, with individual results varying based on your metabolism and goals. You will need regular maintenance treatments to keep your desired results.
10. Embrace a Beautiful, Confident You!
Natural-looking lip fillers enhance your beauty and preserve the unique features that make you. . . you!
At Stadia Med Spa, we want all of our treatments to make you feel more beautiful and confident. Natural-looking fillers are one way to do it!
11. If you don’t like your results… Schedule a Reversal!
You most likely won’t need this next step if you follow the steps above. But just in case you aren’t satisfied with your results, your provider may be able to dissolve the filler with hyaluronidase injections.
Contact your provider if you aren’t happy with the results. Don’t try to DIY, as it can lead to uneven results and complications.
12. Follow-up
Your treatment doesn’t end when you’ve left the office. If you have any questions or concerns about your results, communicate them to your provider!
Book Your Treatment Today!
Natural-looking lip fillers are one of our favorite ways to enhance your beauty and help you discover a beautiful, confident you!
Want to learn more? Book a free consultation today and let our experienced providers help you create a customized treatment plan to meet your aesthetic goals. Or contact us to schedule a treatment today!
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