Juvederm Ultra XC received approval by the US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) on October 1st, 2015 for injection into the lips and perioral area in adults over 21. Juvederm Ultra XC is a hyaluronic acid dermal filler that instantly augments the lips with proven results up to one year following treatment. Juvederm formulations were […]
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Many patients that come to our practice are looking more for lip rejuvenation than lip augmentation. Lip rejuvenation can not only enhance lip size but also focuses on the lines around the outer border of the lips (vermilion border) that can appear over time. By adding a small amount of dermal filler, such as Juvederm XC,
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There are many internet rumors floating around about how to achieve celebrity-quality lip augmentation. At Utah Facial Plastics, Dr. Thompson and our nurse injector Alfie, are happy to provide safe and professional lip augmentation to those patients who seek more full, yet natural-looking, lips. For most patients, lip size is an inherited trait. If you were
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For many months, Kylie Jenner denied plastic surgery rumors attributing her much fuller lips to the artistry of makeup (insert eye roll here). To copy her look, fans resorted to more drastic at-home measures by taking the “Kylie Jenner Lip Challenge’, a social media phenomenon in which youngsters would suck a shot glass to temporarily boost their
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What do women want for Valentine’s Day? Luscious lips! We’ve compiled some of the most frequently asked questions regarding lip injections just in time for the holiday of love. Are lip injections for women of a certain age? The answer is certainly not. Women in their 40’s, 50’s and 60’s are more likely to seek
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Many celebrities and reality stars are known for their plastic surgery and have, in most instances, given plastic surgery a negative reputation. This is typically due to overuse or misuse of many cosmetic products on the market today, especially when it comes to lip augmentation. When procedures are performed correctly by a board certified facial plastic
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As we age, we are often finding ourselves looking for the fountain of youth. Although there is no “magic” pill out there, we have many options to slow down aging and even take off 10-15 years. I don’t think anyone actually wants to go under the knife, but lets face it- sometimes that is the
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A recent article in Allure magazine addresses an issue I believe many of us have been concerned and curious about. You likely have the friend, or a friend of the friend that looks fabulously younger and refreshed after one or two trips to the plastic surgeons office. But then after that, certain features continue getting
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the United States, there is quite a general consensus that fuller lips are more appealing. Think Angelina Jolie, Scarlett Johansson, etcetera. Having thin lips is not unappealing per se – but there’s a sense of belief that fuller lips mean more pronounced beauty and youth. When you come to this world, you are either born
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Sometimes when I suggest lip enhancement to patients, they immediately get nervous. Everyone has probably seen lips that have been enlarged to the point of distraction. What people often don’t realize is that lip augmentation done well is not readily apparent to the casual observer but is subtle and serves to enhance youthfulness and the
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