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Houston Lip Augmentation at Body by Ravi Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics
The lips are one of the most striking features of your appearance. However, not everyone is born with a pair of plump, shapely lips.
Even for those who are lucky enough to have a gorgeous pout, over the years, their lips may lose volume and size. As the lips naturally lose volume, their diminished shape can leave the face looking years older than it is. Fortunately, the meticulous lip augmentation techniques offered by Body by Ravi Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics can restore this lost volume, plumping the lips and restoring overall confidence. These before & after photos are from a specific patient. Results may vary. Schedule a personalized consultation with our doctor to learn more.
“My primary goal during your entire plastic surgery journey is to make you feel comfortable and to assure utmost safety during your procedures. We are here to guide you to your very best outcome.”
–Dr. Ravi Somayazula
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Lip Fillers Before & Afters
Exquisite Lip Contours
What is Lip Augmentation?
Lip augmentation refers to a cosmetic treatment, designed to plump thinning lips or enhance their natural contours.
Augmentation can include a variety of noninvasive techniques, such as the use of dermal fillers, or the surgical application of fat. Injectable fillers, the most popular option, offers significant improvement in the shape and size of the lips, lasting for up to a year or more. At Body by Ravi Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics, we offer an extensive menu of specially designed dermal fillers to increase the supple fullness of your lips without surgery. Our board-certified physicians are experts at creating results that appear exquisitely natural, complementing your unique aesthetic and reflecting your lip augmentation goals.
An Expert Surgeon
Look to the experts at Body by Ravi Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics for your Lip Fillers
Dr. Ravi Somayazula and Dr. Swapna Gopathi are two of Houston’s finest aesthetic providers. They offer Body by Ravi Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics’ patients in Houston, Memorial, Katy, and the Heights the best techniques for a rejuvenated appearance.
As board-certified physicians, both doctors are known to bring a mixture of innovative, cutting-edge techniques and the most trusted traditional procedures. Practice founder, Dr. Ravi, is an Ivy-league trained plastic surgeon, dedicated to patient-centered care, continuously striving to achieve desired physical rejuvenation for the breast and body. Dr. Gopathi, double board-certified physician and Director of Medical Aesthetics, centers her practice on antiaging and face contouring techniques, with a focus on the unique needs of busy, working women. A dedicated consultation with a distinct plan and evidence-based recommendations is given to you by our doctors once they learn about your desires. Ranging from subtle to more drastic changes, we strive to reach your goals with safety in mind.
Formulated For You
Explore our most commonly recommended lip filler products.
Additionally, depending on the client’s needs and expectations, other options for lip augmentation may include a fat transfer. During the consultation appointment, the best technique for lip augmentation will be determined.
Juvéderm Ultra Plus
A great natural feeling soft tissue filler manufactured by Allergan, the same company that makes Botox Cosmetic. Juvéderm Ultra Plus improves volume and helps with to finesse definition to the lips, primarily at the vermillion border. Meticulous technique also help increase vertical lip height. It can also be used by our injectors to create a Cupid’s Bow or “M” at the top of the lips. Juvederm Ultra Plus can last from 6 to 9 months and offers significant improvement in one session. Juvéderm Ultra Plus can add volume to thin, fading lips.
Restylane Kysse
Another great lip filler in our toolbox is from the Restylane family of fillers. Kysse is a very smooth, soft and pliable gel injectable, made from a mixture of Hyaluronic Acid particles. Kysse can minimal volume to the lips, but does improve the hydration of lips and can be helpful is smoothing out fine lines around the lips, including "smokers lines". Kysse's natural-looking results can last for up to 6 months.
Restylane Defyne
A second-generation Hyaluronic Acid filler from the makers of Restylane, Defyne both plumps the tissues and adds structural support. This filler can also be used to improve definition at the vermillion border along with creating an improved Cupid's Bow. The results look natural and can last for months to come. Restylane Refyne uses XpresHAn Technology™, designed to improve not only the lips but also soften Nasolabial Folds and Marionette Lines, between the mouth and nose.
Supple & Natural Definition
What are the benefits of Lip Augmentation?
Lip fillers offer added volume, improved symmetry, and enhanced lip definition, according to each patient’s individual aesthetic goals. For patients with fine lines and wrinkles around the lips, dermal fillers offer an instantly rejuvenated appearance. Lip augmentation with fillers is minimally invasive, involves little to no downtime, and delivers instant results that last for several months from a single treatment. Dr. Gopathi has more then a decade of experience with lip filler injections and delivers beautiful results that look natural — never fake or “done.”
The Ideal Candidate for Lip Augmentation:
Almost anyone can find themselves considering lip augmentation, whether looking for a more noticeable pucker, or to regain lost volume. An ideal candidate for lip enhancement will be in overall good health, holding a clear understanding of the intended procedure. It is important for patients to have realistic expectations for their results. Prior to scheduling any lip augmentation procedure, a private consultation will be arranged with Dr. Ravi or Dr. Gopathi. We recommend that our patients refrain from alcohol. Aspirin and Ibuprofen close to the time of the injections. You may not be a candidate for fillers if you have certain blood disorders that preclude you to excessive bleeding, bruising or clotting.
“My primary goal during your entire plastic surgery journey is to make you feel comfortable and to assure utmost safety during your procedures. We are here to guide you to your very best outcome.” –Dr. Ravi Somayazula
By offering a variety of safe lip filler augmentation techniques and products, Dr. Ravi and Dr. Gopathi can create custom-tailored treatment plans that will meet each patient’s individual needs and desires. Options include dermal lip fillers, such as Juvéderm Ultra, Juvéderm Volbella and Restylane Refyne. These pliable lip fillers softly create shape in the lips while adding volume. Although there will be some initial swelling, our doctors ultimately strive to keep the area from looking ‘duck-like’. The final results leave your lips looking fuller, more sculpted, and well-defined. Fine, ‘smokers’ lines can be reduced, as well. In a fast, comfortable procedure, Dr. Ravi and Dr. Gopathi can achieve the smooth, plump lips each patient desires, creating a new level of self-confidence.
From Subtly Rejuvenated to Beautifully Bold
The Lip Fillers Consultation and Examination
Potential patients are invited to consult with our board-certified physicians who can perform a detailed examination and full facial assessment to give you their honest recommendations.
This can take 15 to 30 minutes and allows us to review the balance of your face and how lip fillers would affect it. You can also choose to have your consultation and injections performed at the same time which will require about 45 minutes to 1 hour in the Body by Ravi Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics’ office. At this time, the provider will get to know the patient and their aesthetic needs. A brief examination of the lips and facial tissue will be performed. Dr. Gopathi and Dr. Ravi will discuss all of the lip enhancement options in detail, showing photographs of their recent patients who underwent a similar procedure.
After answering any remaining questions, the surgeon will create a personalized lip augmentation treatment plan. Many of the treatments and techniques can be performed during the same, initial visit. This includes the use of Botox Cosmetic or other dermal fillers for facial contouring procedures, such as Voluma for cheek contouring and Juvéderm for nasolabial folds.. During the consultation appointment, the exact cost of treatment will be determined. A Body by Ravi Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics’ patient coordinator will go over all of the payment options, assisting in finding the right method to pair with each patient’s budget.
Personalized Application
Your Lip Enhancement Procedure
There are several methods available for lip enhancement at Body by Ravi Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics, including the popular, soft tissue lip fillers.
The best technique will depend on the individual patient’s aesthetic goals and lifestyle. The injectable lip augmentation techniques are performed in a comfortable, in-office treatment room. Soft tissue lip fillers are the most popular, temporary lip augmentation technique. Created from biocompatible materials, lip fillers plump tissues as they are injected, providing immediate results. Many products contain Hyaluronic Acid (HA), a naturally occurring substance that encourages the production of collagen. The benefits from a soft tissue filler in the lips can last for up to one year.
Lunchtime Lift Treatment
Lip Augmentation Results, Recovery, and Aftercare
Little to no downtime is required after the use of fillers for lip augmentation. For this reason, many women choose to have their lip enhancement performed as part of a ‘lunchtime lift’. While the lips and treatment area may be slightly red, swollen, and tender for the first 24 to 48 hours, these side-effects will quickly resolve. Light bruising is common, as well. Makeup can be worn immediately after treatment, with no restrictions on activities. The results from a noninvasive lip augmentation procedure can be seen right away.
Benefits will last from six months to over a full year, varying from patient to patient, depending on the area treated, the technique, and the extent of correction desired. Once the results start to fade, a second treatment can further maintain the results. Lip augmentation is considered a safe and effective treatment. Dr. Ravi and Dr. Gopathi are committed to providing all of their procedures in the safest of environments. While side-effects are short lived, including bruising and tenderness, more serious complications are rare. In some instances, however, infection, scarring, and nerve damage can occur. Patients should only choose a board-certified physician, such as Dr. Ravi or Dr. Gopathi, for their aesthetic procedures.
Schedule a Lip Filler Consultation in Houston!
Find out more about the exciting lip augmentation procedures at Body by Ravi Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics by calling the office at 281.602.3472 or filling out the simple Contact Us form. Located at 9230 Katy Freeway, near Memorial and Katy, our office is easy to reach from all areas of Houston. Ensuring patient comfort and privacy, the Body by Ravi Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics office is one of Houston’s most trusted providers of cosmetic surgery and noninvasive techniques.
“One of the most requested procedures in our practice is lip augmentation with lip fillers. We take our time to use precise injection techniques with little to no discomfort and bruising. You’ll be ready for your selfies in no time!”
-Dr. Swapna Gopathi
Lip Augmentation
Frequently Asked Questions
The ideal candidate for lip augmentation will be someone in overall good health, who understands the intended technique, and holds reasonable expectations for their results. Clients may have naturally thin lips, or have noticed declining volume as they age. Injectable techniques can be an excellent choice for anyone, including all skin types and ethnicities.
Injectable lip augmentation techniques, including the use of soft tissue fillers like Juvéderm Ultra Plus and Restylane Defyne, are performed in Body by Ravi Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics’ office. Each session will take from 45 minutes to an hour. The results can be seen immediately.
Lip enhancement with dermal fillers requires no downtime. While patients can expect minor swelling, redness, or bruising, these side effects are mild and will quickly fade. Patients will be back to their normal activities as soon as their appointment is over, with no restrictions or limitations.
Lip augmentation is a safe procedure, especially when performed by an experienced provider. Side effects are generally mild and last only a few days. More serious complications are rare but can occur. These include infection, scarring, asymmetry, and nerve damage. To ensure the safest results possible, patients should only trust their appearance to a board-certified cosmetic surgeon, such as Houston’s Dr. Gopathi and Dr. Ravi.
Lip fillers typically require 12 to 24 hours of healing time for the average patient. Patients can expect to experience bruising, swelling, and redness in their first two days after treatment. However, it may take some patients up to one week to see these common side effects disappear completely. If you are looking to fill your lips before a major event, we recommend patients schedule their appointment two weeks ahead of the event date to ensure a complete recovery.
While lip fillers are not permanent, they can last the average patient up to six to nine months, but can last up to a year in some cases. This time frame may vary, but depending on your desired look, you may need touch-up treatments more than once within twelve months to maintain the volume of your lips.
Lip filler treatment can cost roughly about $750 per syringe. Most patients typically use a half to one full syringe to fill their lips, depending on their desired look.
Yes! With the right injection technique and the right amount of filler, lip fillers can add volume to the lips in a way that looks proportionately balanced compared to the rest of your facial features. Lip fillers not only add increased volume to the lips, but applying filler to focused areas such as the cupid’s bow and corners of the mouth can help give an overall plumping effect that leads to a natural look.
There are several types of lip injection techniques. These techniques include the traditional injection with regular needles, lip rejuvenation, lip tenting, and lip flip. To find out which injection technique could help you achieve the most natural-looking lip augmentation results, schedule a consultation with us today!
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Meet Dr. Swapna Gopathi
Swapna Gopathi, MD is a highly experienced, board certified anti-aging and cosmetic physician, specializing in rejuvenative medicine. With her guidance, you can rediscover your youthful appearance. Practicing in the Houston-area for close to 10 years, Dr. Gopathi brings her patients innovative and transformative solutions to obtain their desired aesthetic and cosmetic results.
