Dermal fillers are gel-like substances that are FDA-approved for injection beneath the skin, and a select group of these fillers, which have the appropriate level of flexibility for the dynamic mouth area, are used to augment the lips. Lip fillers are in the same class of dermal fillers that is used to restore lost skin volume and treat other signs of aging.

Who can benefit from lip augmentation with filler?

Individuals seek lip augmentation with filler for a number of reasons, including:

They desire a more voluminous version of their natural lips as an enhancement.
They have lips that are genetically small, asymmetrical, or ill-defined.
They wish to address the effects of aging on the lips.