Lip Filler Injections in Northwest Arkansas
Soft, natural-looking definition, never overdone.
What is lip filler?
Lip filler, also called lip augmentation, is a cosmetic procedure that uses FDA-approved, hyaluronic acid-based fillers to add volume, shape and definition to the lips and soften fine lines around the mouth. Results are visible right away, settle over about two weeks, and typically last six months to a year. Because hyaluronic acid fillers can be dissolved, results are adjustable.
Natural results
Treatment time
Comfort
Downtime
Results
Lasts
Payment options
Who is lip filler for?
Lip filler may be a good fit if you’d like to:
- Restore lip volume lost with age
- Achieve fuller lips with a subtle, natural-looking change
- Improve lip asymmetry or balance your upper and lower lip
- Define a lip contour that has softened over time
- Smooth fine lines in the lip area
- Soften lips that often look dry or chapped, with the added hydration of SKINVIVE™
Lip filler isn’t recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or while you have a cold sore or infection near the injection site.
Which lip filler is right for you?
Juvéderm® Volbella® XC
Best for
The result
Juvéderm® Ultra XC
Best for
The result
Restylane® Kysse™
Best for
The result
SKINVIVE™ by Juvéderm®
Best for
The result
Lip Filler vs. Lip Flip
Lip Filler | Lip Flip | |
|---|---|---|
What it is | Hyaluronic acid gel placed in the lips | A few units of a neuromodulator, such as BOTOX®, along the upper lip
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How it works
| Adds volume and shape
| Relaxes the muscle so the upper lip gently rolls outward
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Best for
| Thin lips, lost volume, uneven shape, lip lines
| A subtle lift, or an upper lip that disappears when you smile
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Results appear
| Immediately
| Within about 1–2 weeks
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Lasts | About 6–12 months
| About 2–3 months.
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Your Treatment and Recovery
Your appointment
The first few days
About two weeks
Before your appointment
- Avoid smoking and alcohol for 48 hours beforehand, as both can increase bruising and swelling
- Let us know about any blood-thinning medications or supplements, but don’t stop a prescribed medication without your doctor’s approval
Simple aftercare
- Use an ice pack or cold compress gently for the first day to reduce swelling
- Avoid strenuous exercise for about 24 hours
- Avoid pressing or massaging your lips unless your injector advises it
- If you’re planning for an event, book your appointment for at least two weeks ahead
Your injectors
Lip injections at NWACPS are performed by our nurse injectors: Annie Worley, RN, CANS, CPSN, who has been performing cosmetic injections since 2005, and Hannah Martinez, RN, who trained through the Allergan Medical Institute. Every treatment is provided within a board-certified plastic surgeon’s practice, led by Dr. Heath Stacey.
Our injectors will meet with you to understand your features and goals, so you leave feeling comfortable, confident, and looking like yourself.
Payment Options
Flexible ways to plan your procedure
We offer monthly payment plans through CareCredit, Prosper, and Cherry. You can apply before your consultation so you know your options going in.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Most lip fillers last about 6–12 months. Lips move constantly, so filler there tends to fade sooner than in other areas. Results vary by product and person.
That’s our goal. Your injector starts conservatively and builds gradually, keeping your lips in proportion with your face, so you never look like you’ve had too much filler.
Most patients feel only mild discomfort. We apply numbing cream first, and most lip fillers contain lidocaine to keep you comfortable.
Swelling usually peaks around the second day and settles within about two weeks, when you’ll see your final result.
Volbella® is softer and smoother, for subtle enhancement and fine lines. Ultra XC adds more noticeable fullness. Your injector may recommend one, or a combination.
Filler adds volume and shape and lasts about 6–12 months. A lip flip uses a neuromodulator to gently roll the upper lip outward and lasts about 2–3 months.
Yes. Hyaluronic acid fillers can be dissolved with an enzyme called hyaluronidase if needed.
Lip filler treats the lips themselves. Smile lines, or nasolabial folds, are softened with other dermal fillers, often during the same visit.
Some plastic surgery practices offer fat injections for lip augmentation. Fat transfer requires liposuction to harvest the fat, and results in the lips can be less predictable. Hyaluronic acid fillers involve no surgery, show results right away, and can be adjusted or dissolved.
Yes. In most cases, your consultation and treatment can take place at the same appointment.
Some swelling, bruising, and redness are common side effects. It’s usually mild and fades within about a week. Avoiding smoking and alcohol for 48 hours beforehand can help.
Most first-time patients start with one syringe or less for a subtle result. You can always add more later.
Let your injector know. Treatment can trigger an outbreak, so you may be advised to take an antiviral beforehand.
No. Consultations are complimentary, and you’ll leave with a personalized plan.
Want softer, fuller lips?
Meet with one of our experienced injectors at our Rogers office. We’ll talk through your goals and recommend the approach that’s right for you. Your consultation is complimentary.
Prefer to call? (479) 571-3100
