San Jose Morgan Hill What do your lips say about you?… A mouthful!
Face experts say that lips offer a number of nonverbal cues – everything from what you’re like in relationships to how giving you are as a friend. Fuller lips are a symbol of beauty, youth and good health, and there’s a strong correlation between your lips and a desire to look your best.
Today, there are a number of gimmicky products that offer short-term options for lip plumping – everything from lip glosses to lip plumping machines. And if you’ve ever taken the time to Google the Kylie Jenner Lip Challenge, you’ve probably seen that some have lead to some pretty disastrous results. In my practice, I recommend safe, effective, FDA approved lip augmentation with the use of injectable dermal fillers.
What Treatment Options Are Available for Lips?
When patients visit my practice for lip augmentation, my goal is to understand what bothers them about their lips. For many, it might be the shape or lack of fullness in their lips. For others, it’s lip lines or a dry appearance. Often, it’s a combination of several issues. Having a good understanding of my patients’ goals drives me to select an appropriate product and injection technique. To give an example, if I have a patient who is requesting a very natural, slightly augmented look, I may select a product like Restylane or Juvederm. If they like the size of their lips, but hate their dry, fissured appearance, I’ll suggest products like Belotero or Restylane Silk. For those who want a large, drastic augmentation, I’ll likely reach for my Restylane LYFT or Juvederm Ultra Plus.
While each of these products has different manufacturers or properties, they all are made of synthetic form of hyaluronic acid (HA). Some patients express concern about injecting a hyaluronic acid filler into their body, however, I assure them that HA’s are completely safe. In fact, our bodies produce hyaluronic acid naturally in the skin and other tissues.
At my practice, lip augmentation consultations can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 1 hour. In most cases, patients can receive treatment on the same day as their consultation. If you have additional questions about lip augmentation with dermal fillers, I encourage to contact our office. Just think – your perfect pout might just be a phone call away! I hope to see you soon.
How To Get To Lush Lips
Dr. Boudreault is a plastic surgeon who has been providing high quality injections of dermal fillers at his two Illuminate Plastic Surgery locations in Palo Alto & San Jose, California. Please visit his Yelp page to read from his happy patients.
Call Dr. Boudreault’s office at (650) 433-8621 to schedule your lip augmentation consultation today, or book online with our Palo Alto plastic surgery clinic.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Carrie Evanger, FNP-BC
Carrie Evanger, FNP-BC is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 15 years of nursing experience. She has advanced training in medical aesthetics, injectable treatments, medical-grade skincare, and Sciton laser technology. At Illuminate Plastic Surgery, Carrie provides customized aesthetic and anti-aging treatments for patients throughout Silicon Valley, including San Jose and Morgan Hill, with a focus on natural-looking, confidence-boosting results.
Carrie specializes in advanced injectable treatments including Botox®, Dysport®, Sculptra®, dermal filler, lip filler, and full facial balancing designed to soften signs of aging while preserving each patient’s natural features and facial harmony. She also performs advanced laser and energy-based treatments including BBL® HERO™, Moxi®, Halo®, Sciton® TriBrid™, Discovery Pico®, and Ultherapy® nonsurgical skin tightening treatments. Her expertise includes treatments designed to improve pigmentation, redness, sun damage, acne scarring, skin texture, skin laxity, collagen production, and tattoo removal while helping patients achieve healthier, more youthful-looking skin. Carrie also incorporates customized medical-grade skincare regimens into treatment plans to support long-term skin health and optimize aesthetic results.
Known for her approachable personality, artistic eye, and attention to detail, Carrie creates personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s skin concerns, aesthetic goals, and long-term skin health. Her aesthetic philosophy focuses on achieving refreshed, balanced, and natural results through preventative aesthetic medicine and evidence-based treatments.
With a strong clinical background and a Master’s degree in Nursing Education, Carrie combines advanced medical knowledge with the latest innovations in aesthetic medicine to provide safe, effective, and results-driven treatments. Her years of nursing experience, passion for patient education, and commitment to continued learning allow her to create personalized treatment plans while helping patients feel informed, comfortable, and confident throughout every stage of their aesthetic journey.
As part of the expert team at Illuminate Plastic Surgery, Carrie works alongside leading aesthetic providers and board-certified plastic surgeons to deliver advanced cosmetic injectables, laser skin rejuvenation, and non-surgical aesthetic treatments using the industry’s most innovative technologies. Patients across Silicon Valley trust Carrie for her meticulous approach, conservative recommendations, and ability to deliver subtle, beautiful results that enhance natural beauty without looking overdone.
At Illuminate we’re with you during every step of your journey toward greater self-confidence. Schedule a consultation with us today and let Illuminate’s expert team listen to your concerns and guide you through treatments and procedures to help you reach your individual goals. We look forward to seeing you and celebrating your renewed appearance and realized potential.
