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It’s a substance that is naturally present in the human body. It helps our body stay hydrated and plump.

The Hyaluron Pen needle-free non-invasive injection can be used to create lip volume, shape, and lift.

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a clear, thick, sugar derivative that your body naturally produces to keep your joints, eyes, and skin hydrated. Hyaluronic acid can attract and retain up to 1,000 times its own weight in water, which makes it ideal for use as a cosmetic filler. HA dermal fillers go to work on the areas of your face where there is volume loss, fine lines, and wrinkles. It both hydrates and plumps your skin for results that last months at a time.

All HA lip fillers are temporary. The longevity of lip fillers is different for everybody and depends on a variety of factors that range from the initial choices you make, such as the dermal filler brand injected and the amount of filler used, to more abstract factors such as your metabolism, and how you move and use your lips every day. A reasonable estimate for how long you can expect the results from lip fillers to last (for any product) is a minimum of 3-9 months.

Most people automatically assume that dermal lip fillers are solely for achieving plumper lips. Lip fillers and lip augmentation procedures are for anyone who wants to improve the overall appearance of their lips. Injections into the body of your lips can be done to improve the overall volume or to remove fine lines (perioral lines) that create the appearance of wrinkles. Injections around the lining of your lips can enhance the borders of your lip or reshape the lip line to your liking. When concentrated around the corners of the mouth, fillers can lift the edges of lips, turning a frown upside down.

After speaking to your cosmetic technician about your specific concerns, your technician will walk you through what to expect. The first step is numbing up the area with a topical anesthesia (lidocaine) in a gel or cream form. After applying the numbing agent to your lips, you get to relax for 15 minutes or so while the lidocaine takes effect.

Once your lips are completely numbed, the technician will look closely at your lips to assess the areas to fill to achieve the results you are looking for. While handling the HA Pen, the technician monitors how much of the product they are putting into your lips and continually evaluates your lip shape and size to produce the desired result. Your Technician will gently massage the area and monitor you for a few minutes to make sure the results are as desired. Many clients agree that there is little to no pain beyond the feeling of pressure and a slight pinch or “twinge.” Overall, you can expect about 30-45 minutes for the whole appointment. There’s no downtime and afterwards you can safely drive yourself home.

Clients can expect mild bruising, swelling, and soreness after treatment. It can take up to two weeks for lip filler to settle in completely, though most patients report that filler settles after a few days. If you experience excessive peeling, signs of infection (itching and redness around the lips), severe swelling, severe bruising, and/or blanching or rash in your lips or in any area around your lips following your procedure, contact your technician immediately. Finally, if you are prone to getting cold sores, you should be aware that any kind of lip augmentation procedure can trigger a cold-sore flare. Discuss preventative methods and medications with your doctor before getting lip fillers.

Bruising and swelling can be treated by gently holding an ice pack to the lip area for short periods of time. While your lips are healing, it is recommended that you be gentle around the lip area while washing your face or brushing your teeth. Avoid dental work for 2 weeks prior to and after your lip filler appointment. You will also want to hold off on kissing or touching your lips too much for at least 1 week afterwards as this could impede the healing process or invite infection.

The procedure is non-invasive and requires no recovery time or any pre/post treatment preparation. Treatments last 30 minutes, with a minimum of 4 sessions scheduled 2-3 days apart. The MSCULPT procedure feels like an intensive workout, but you can lie down and relax during the treatment.

You will begin to feel tangible results right after the treatment. Positive results are usually reported a couple of weeks after the last session and continue to improve for several weeks following the treatments. For best results, most clients benefit from at least 4 treatments, each spaced a few days apart.