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Lip Filler Injections in Northwest Arkansas

Soft, natural-looking definition, never overdone.

A medical professional at the NWA Center for Plastic Surgery wears white gloves while administering a lip filler injection to a patient.

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

With age, lips naturally lose volume and contour, the upper lip thins, and fine lines form around the lip area. Our goal isn’t a dramatic change (unless that’s what you want) or too much filler. It’s natural-looking lips that look like yours, only refreshed: balanced with your features, soft to the touch, and natural in every expression.
Lip filler at a glance

Treatment time

About 30–45 minutes, including numbing

Comfort

Topical numbing, plus lidocaine in the filler

Downtime

Minimal; swelling for a few days

Results

Immediate; settled in about 2 weeks

Lasts

About 6–12 months, depending on product

Payment options

CareCredit, Cherry, and Prosper financing

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.

A practitioner wearing white gloves performs a lip filler injection at the NWA Center for Plastic Surgery.

Which lip filler is right for you?

Choosing a lip filler depends on your desired outcome and your lip anatomy. Your injector evaluates lip symmetry, skin elasticity, and the balance between your upper and lower lip, then recommends the filler, or combination, that fits you best.

Juvéderm® Volbella® XC

Best for

A soft filler for subtle enhancement and fine lines around the mouth

The result

A soft, natural refresh. Ideal for first-timers and anyone who wants a barely-there change.

Juvéderm® Ultra XC

Best for

Increasing lip volume for noticeably fuller lips

The result

More visible volume and a fuller pout, while still soft and natural.

Restylane® Kysse™

Best for

Shape and lip contour definition

The result

A defined lip line and natural-looking fullness that moves with your expressions.

SKINVIVE™ by Juvéderm®

Best for

Soft, hydrated lips with a subtle, natural look

The result

Another way to achieve that subtle plumping that also leaves your lips soft and hydrated.

Lip Filler vs. Lip Flip

Both enhance the lips, but they work in different ways. Both enhance the lips, but they work in different ways.
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
How it works
Adds volume and shape
Relaxes the muscle so the upper lip gently rolls outward
Best for
Thin lips, lost volume, uneven shape, lip lines
A subtle lift, or an upper lip that disappears when you smile
Results appear
Immediately
Within about 1–2 weeks
Lasts
About 6–12 months
About 2–3 months.
Some patients combine the two for a little added fullness and a softer upper lip.

Your Treatment and Recovery

Your appointment

Your consultation and injections can take place the same day. Your injector applies numbing cream, and the filler is injected in small, precise amounts at each injection site. Most appointments take 30–45 minutes.

The first few days

Swelling and tenderness are normal and usually peak around day two. Bruising is a common side effect and typically fades within about a week.

About two weeks

Swelling settles, and your final result appears. We’ll see you for a follow-up if a touch-up is needed.
A healthcare professional in blue gloves administers a lip filler injection at the NWA Center for Plastic Surgery in Rogers, AR.

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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BOTOX® and neuromodulators

Soften frown lines, crow’s feet, and forehead lines

Cheek and facial fillers

Restore volume and soften smile lines (nasolabial folds)

SKINVIVE™

Hydration and glow, without added volume

Skin Care Center

Facials, peels, and microneedling

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.

Yes. Softer fillers such as Volbella® can smooth the fine vertical lines around the mouth.
Yes. Small, precise amounts of filler can improve lip asymmetry, balancing one side with the other or the upper lip with the lower.

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