Looking for Lovelier Lips?

Because the lips are the most sensual part of the face, it’s no surprise that fuller, rounder lips are frequently requested by our patients. Many simply want to improve their smile, while others want to correct changes that have occurred over time as a result of aging or smoking. Whatever the reason may be, lip enhancement results are more refined and elegant today than ever before.

The Three Goals of Lip Enhancement

  • To add volume to thin or age-depleted lips
  • To improve definition in the lip borders 
  • To correct the vertical lines that can develop with time

How is Lip Enhancement Done?

A variety of cutting-edge procedures, techniques, and materials are available for lip augmentation and enhancement. These newer options help to assure patients they can get the naturally alluring look they seek using the approach that’s best suited for their unique anatomy, comfort levels, and lifestyle. Lip augmentation can be performed using hyaluronic acid-based lip fillers or it can be accomplished through the use of transferred fat or surgically administered lip implants.

Dr. Shuster and his staff are the most amazing people you’ll ever meet! Professional, caring, loving, and they make you feel right at home. I could not have had a better experience, and he makes me feel and look phenomenal!

S.L.

Down arrow

Fillers for Lip Augmentation

Dermal fillers such as Juvéderm® work very well for adding both volume and definition to the lips. This injectable treatment requires only a very short visit. While there will be some swelling and perhaps mild bruising, there is no downtime. Results from lip fillers can last six months or longer. Dr. Shuster will administer the injections in a subtle and elegant way, never making you appear “overfilled”; only natural.

Banner media

Fat and Tissue Transfer for Lip Augmentation

Dr. Shuster will often use a patient’s very own tissue to add volume or improve the definition of the lips. This tissue to be grafted is usually either fat or fascia (connective tissue made of collagen). Both are readily available and can be acquired in a very inconspicuous manner so as not to leave a visible mark. 

When lip enhancement is done using a patient’s own fat, it is injected just like a dermal filler. However, before this can happen, the fat must be removed from another part of the body (such as the stomach, buttocks, or thighs) using liposuction

Once the fat is removed, it will be purified and then placed into a syringe for the injections. 

When fascia is used, it will first be removed from an area of the body using a small incision. Once harvested, it will then be placed inside the lips through tiny incisions around the corners of and within the mouth.

Results with using tissue or fat for lip augmentation are very long-lasting and sometimes even permanent.

Which Lip Augmentation Procedure is Right for You?

With all the options for lip augmentation and enhancement, you may be wondering which procedure would best meet your aesthetic goals. 

This will depend on Dr. Shuster’s professional opinion, as well as your personal preferences (such as if you want permanent results or not) and your medical history (such as allergies). During your consultation, Dr. Shuster will discuss each technique and fully educate you on all your options so that together, you can make the right choice for your lip augmentation procedure.

Good Candidates for Lip Enhancement

Shuster Plastic Surgery serves the Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami, FL areas. If you’re considering lip enhancement with Dr. Shuster, you may be an excellent candidate for our various lip procedures, provided that you are a healthy non-smoker and have realistic expectations. Those who make good patients for lip enhancement…

  • Are over the age of 18
  • Are unhappy with the size or shape of their lips
  • Are bothered by “lipstick lines” or “smoker’s lines” around the mouth
  • Would like to define their lip borders
  • Are non-smokers in overall good health
  • Do not have any active infections, such as herpes
  • Are not allergic to lip filler ingredients 
Banner media

Why Choose Dr. Shuster?

Offering flawless quality and an outstanding patient experience, Shuster Plastic Surgery is a boutique practice in Hollywood, Florida. Founded by Dr. Bernard A. Shuster, MD, PA, a board-certified aesthetic plastic surgeon of the face, breast, and body, our practice is an ideal destination for discerning patients who know exactly what they want. Dr. Shuster is the perfect choice for those who want a natural look — never the overdone “Miami” look. He is known for his honesty, warmth, care, and exceptional results. If you’re in the Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, or Miami areas and you’re interested in lip augmentation with Dr. Shuster, we urge you to learn more about him and his methods. If you feel he is the right doctor for you, we would love to hear from you. 

Doctor credentials
Doctor credentials
Doctor credentials
Doctor credentials
Doctor credentials
Doctor credentials
Contact us media
Accessibility: If you are vision-impaired or have some other impairment covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to using this website, please contact our Accessibility Manager at 954.961.5500.
Contact Us