15 to 30 Minutes
The injections themselves. Numbing cream goes on first, so allow a little longer for the visit.
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Lip Fillers & Lip Augmentation
Expert, top-rated lip fillers and lip injections for fuller, natural-looking lips
Lips that were always thin, or that have lost fullness over the years, can change the balance of your whole face. Lip fillers add volume, shape and definition in a visit of about 15 to 30 minutes, with results you see right away. Every injection is placed by Dr. Maxim Godko, DDS, FICOI, an 8-Time Top Dentist and official Care Esthetics partner, at a practice with 800+ five-star reviews. Start with a $49 in-person consultation, applied to your treatment.
- Official Partner Care Esthetics
- $49 In-Person Consultation Applied to your treatment
- Performed by Dr. Maxim Godko, DDS, FICOI
What Are Lip Fillers?
Lip fillers are injectable dermal fillers made from hyaluronic acid, a substance that occurs naturally in your body and holds moisture. Placed carefully into the lips, they add volume, improve shape and sharpen definition. This is what most people mean by lip augmentation or lip injections.
Whether your lips have always been thin or have thinned with age and collagen loss, the goal is the same: proportion, balance and subtlety, never an overdone look. Fillers placed in the cheeks, folds and jawline are covered on our dermal fillers page.
For an independent overview, read the American Academy of Dermatology’s guide to fillers.
Lip Fillers at a Glance
The short answers, before the details.
Results Right Away
You see the added volume and shape at once. The final result shows within one to two weeks.
Lasts 6 to 12 Months
Lips move constantly, so filler there is used up faster than in the cheeks or chin.
Swelling for a Few Days
Mild swelling and possible bruising are normal and typically resolve within 3 to 5 days.
Reversible
Hyaluronic acid lip filler can be dissolved if you ever want it gone.
Placed by the Doctor
Every injection, by Dr. Maxim Godko, DDS, FICOI.
What Can Lip Fillers Do?
Lip filler injections are tailored to your own lips. The result can be as subtle or as noticeable as you want it to be.
Add Volume
Fullness for naturally thin lips, and for lips that have lost volume with age.
Balance Shape and Symmetry
Evens out an upper and lower lip, or two sides, that do not match.
Define the Lip Line
Sharpens the lip border and the cupid’s bow, the curve at the center of the upper lip.
Smooth Lip Lines
Softens the fine vertical lines that form around the mouth.
Which Lip Filler Is Best: Juvederm or Restylane?
There is no single best lip filler. The right one depends on how much volume you want, how defined you like the lip line, and how much your lips move when you talk and smile. Dr. Godko offers both families.
Juvederm Volbella
A very soft, smooth Juvederm lip filler. Suits subtle volume and the fine lines around the mouth, and is a common choice for a first treatment.
Juvederm Ultra
A Juvederm lip filler with a little more body, for noticeably fuller lips and a clearer cupid’s bow.
Restylane Kysse
A flexible filler made for the lips. It adds shape and a defined border and moves naturally when you speak and smile.
Restylane Silk
A very fine gel for smoothing vertical lip lines and adding soft definition without much volume.
How much is used matters as much as which one. Most first treatments use between half a syringe and one syringe, and building gradually over two visits looks more natural than a large amount at once.
Lip Flip vs. Lip Fillers: What Is the Difference?
They are two different treatments, and both are available at Deluxe Esthetics.
Lip Flip
A small amount of Botox relaxes the muscle above the upper lip, so the lip rolls gently outward and looks slightly fuller. No volume is added. Best for a subtle change to the upper lip or a gummy smile. Lasts about 2 to 3 months, a little less than Botox elsewhere on the face, because the lips are always moving.
Lip Fillers
Hyaluronic acid adds real volume, shape and structure to the upper and lower lips. Best for fullness, symmetry and definition, from subtle to more noticeable. Lasts 6 to 12 months.
Dr. Godko recommends the right one for your face at your consultation. Many patients combine the two.
What Happens at a Lip Filler Appointment?
Four steps, from the first conversation to the final result.
1. Your $49 Consultation
Dr. Godko evaluates your lip structure, discusses the look you want and creates your personalized treatment plan. Bring a photo of lips you like if you have one. The $49 is applied to your treatment.
2. Numbing
A topical numbing cream is applied to your lips. Many hyaluronic acid fillers also contain lidocaine, a built-in anesthetic.
3. The Injections
The filler is placed in small amounts with a fine needle or cannula, checking symmetry along the way. This typically takes 15 to 30 minutes, and you see the added volume and shape right away.
4. Lip Filler Aftercare
An ice pack helps with swelling. For 24 to 48 hours, skip hard exercise, saunas and other strong heat; do not press on or massage your lips; and skip straws for the first day.
How Long Do Lip Fillers Last, and What Are the Swelling Stages?
Lip fillers typically last 6 to 12 months. The first two weeks are when your lips change most, so it helps to know what is normal.
Day 1
Your lips look their fullest. Swelling, tenderness and small needle marks are normal.
Days 2 to 3
Swelling is usually at its most, often more in the morning. Lips can look a little uneven while the filler settles.
Days 3 to 5
Swelling and any bruising fade, and your lips begin to look like your result.
Weeks 1 to 2
The final result, once the filler has settled. This is the time to judge it, so schedule your treatment at least two weeks before a big event.
Lip Fillers Before and After: What Results Can I Expect?
Fuller lips that still look like your own. Drag each picture to compare.
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Are Lip Fillers Right for Me?
Lip fillers suit adults in good health who want more volume in thin or aging lips, a more even shape, a sharper lip line or smoother lines around the mouth.
They are not done during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, or over a cold sore or an infection near the mouth. Tell Dr. Godko if you get cold sores, if you have allergies, and if you have dental work planned: lip filler and dental work are kept two weeks apart, which is easy to arrange when your dentist places your filler.
Every visit starts with a consultation. Dr. Godko reviews your medical history, looks at how your lips sit with the rest of your face, and tells you whether fillers, a lip flip or both fit the result you are after.
- Volume for naturally thin or aging lips
- Better shape, symmetry and definition
- Visible results right away, with no surgery
- Little downtime: most people return to their day
- Can be dissolved if you want them reversed
- Every injection placed by Dr. Maxim Godko, DDS, FICOI
Who performs your treatment
Who Performs Your Treatment? Dr. Maxim Godko, DDS, FICOI
Every treatment at Deluxe Esthetics is performed by Dr. Maxim Godko, DDS, FICOI, an 8-Time Top Dentist. Perfecting smiles has always been his passion, and he came to see that true beauty extends beyond a radiant smile.
His search for natural, holistic solutions led him to Care Esthetics. Today he offers botulinum toxin, dermal fillers and PDO threads alongside the Care Esthetics treatments, Bio-CARE® and Bio-LIFT®.
More About Dr. GodkoLip Filler Questions and Answers
The questions patients ask most before their first lip filler treatment, answered plainly.
How long do lip fillers last?
Lip fillers typically last 6 to 12 months, depending on the filler used and how quickly your body breaks it down. Lips move constantly, so filler there is used up faster than in the cheeks. Touch-up treatments help you keep the look you like.
How much do lip fillers cost?
The cost depends on the filler and how much of it your lips need. You receive a personalized quote at your $49 in-person consultation, and the $49 is applied to your treatment.
Do lip fillers hurt?
Most patients feel only mild discomfort: pressure, and a few quick pinches. A topical numbing cream is applied first, and many fillers contain lidocaine to reduce sensation during the injections.
Is one syringe of lip filler enough?
For most people, yes. One syringe is about one milliliter, enough for a noticeable but natural change, and a half syringe is common for a subtle first treatment or a touch-up. If you want more, it is better built gradually over a second visit.
What are the stages of lip filler swelling?
Lips look fullest on day 1. Swelling is usually at its most on days 2 and 3, and it fades along with any bruising within 3 to 5 days. The filler settles into its final shape within one to two weeks.
What is the difference between a lip flip and lip fillers?
A lip flip uses a small amount of Botox to relax the muscle above the upper lip, so the lip rolls slightly outward without adding volume. Lip fillers use hyaluronic acid to add volume, shape and definition to both lips.
Can lip filler migrate?
Occasionally lip filler can move just outside the lip line, most often when too much is placed or it is placed too close to the surface. Small amounts at the right depth make it unlikely, and filler that has moved can be dissolved.
Can lip fillers be dissolved?
Yes. Hyaluronic acid lip fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane can be dissolved with an enzyme called hyaluronidase, which Dr. Godko keeps on hand.
What should I avoid after lip fillers?
Avoid intense physical activity for 24 to 48 hours, do not press on or massage your lips, stay out of saunas and other strong heat, and skip straws for the first day. A cold compress helps with swelling. Wait two weeks before dental work.
Where can I get lip fillers at Deluxe Esthetics?
We have offices in Lawrenceville, NJ and Skillman, NJ. Schedule online at www.deluxedentistry.com or call our Lawrenceville, NJ office at (609) 400-1393 or our Skillman, NJ office at (609) 303-2005.
What Pairs Well With Lip Fillers?
Lip fillers shape the lips. These pages cover what often goes with them.
See everything we offer: Skin Treatments, Skin Conditions, Facial Esthetics.
Ready for Fuller, Natural-Looking Lips?
Find out in one visit what lip fillers can do for you. Your $49 in-person consultation with Dr. Maxim Godko, DDS, FICOI, is applied to your treatment.
Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics, with offices located in Mercer County, NJ, in the town of Lawrenceville, NJ, proudly serving the towns of Robbinsville, Hamilton, Trenton, Princeton, Hopewell, Lawrence Township, Hightstown, East Windsor, Pennington, West Windsor, Ewing, Hopewell Township, NJ, as well as in Somerset County, NJ, located in Skillman, NJ, near Warren, Bernardsville, Bound Brook, Raritan, Manville, Far Hills, Branchburg, Green Brook, Bedminster, Somerville, Hillsborough, South Bound Brook, Bridgewater, Bernards Township, Watchung, Millstone, North Plainfield, Montgomery, Peapack-Gladstone, Franklin Township, Rocky Hill, NJ. Schedule online at www.deluxedentistry.com or call our Lawrenceville, NJ office at (609) 400-1393 or our Skillman, NJ office at (609) 303-2005.
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Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics
With offices in Lawrenceville, NJ and Skillman, NJ.
