Full lips with an accentuated border are associated with beauty and youth. Unfortunately, one of the effects of human aging is loss of facial fat even in the lips, which results in smaller, flatter and wrinkled lips. Procedures to enlarge lips have become a very sought after treatment. This treatment can also help reduce the fine lines and flaws often referred to as "smoker's lines."

History of Lip Augmentation
Around 1900, doctors attempted to inject paraffin into the lips without success. Liquid silicone was used for lip enhancement, starting in the early 1960s but was stopped about thirty years later due fears about the effects of silicone on general health.

About 1980, injectable bovine collagen was introduced and became the standard. However, that collagen does not last very long and requires an allergy test.

Restylane and Juvederm
Today, fillers containing hyaluronic acid which is a natural occurring sugar molecule is used. The most common products used today are Restylane and Juvederm. Restylane and Juvederm are non-animal, clear gel that is closely resembles the hyaluronic acid found naturally in the body. Hyaluronic acid usually lasts six months to nine months in the lips.

Dr. Marc DuPéré at Age-Less
Natural looking and attractive lip augmentation is highly dependent on the skill and artistry of the plastic surgeon. This skill stems from many years of experience injecting the lips of many types of patients and the ability to customize each treatment to the patients facial features.

Dr. Marc DuPéré, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, has the prestigious position of “specialist trainer” for 3-D facial rejuvenation for Medicis Aesthetics the producers of Restylane. Dr. DuPéré is renowned for his lip augmentation techniques and understanding that the majority of women want natural fullness without looking plastic.