Who doesn’t want full and youthful lips? Unfortunately as we age we lose collagen and elasticity which can lead to thin lips, sagging skin, and fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth. The good news is there are many lip enhancement options available that can reverse and prevent signs of aging in the lips and around the mouth. Learn how to get younger looking lips in the Greater Chicago area below.
Lip Enhancement Options in our Northern Chicago Medspa
Injectable Fillers
Common injectable fillers used for lip rejuvenation are comprised of hyaluronic acid, a substance found naturally in the body. These include:
Injectable fillers are a quick procedure that offers safe and effective results with minimal downtime. Having an experienced injector is key to help provide a natural and beautiful result. Topical anesthetic is applied to the lips or lip lines prior to injection. The injections themselves are quick and they can be administered to the lip for volume and into the lip lines to improve wrinkles. Your injector will go over post-care with you which may include applying ice and avoiding makeup that day. Lips often appear swollen the first few days after treatment and there is a small risk of bruising which typically resolves within one week. Optimal results are seen about 2 weeks after treatment and last approximately 1 year. Ritacca Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa is an Allergan and Galderma training facility, the makers or Juvederm and Restylane. Our injectors are highly experienced national trainers.
Laser Resurfacing/Dermapen/Fractora
Textural irregularities such as fine lines and wrinkles can be improved with a series of Dermapen microneedling or laser treatments. Laser resurfacing offers dramatic improvement to wrinkles by removing a layer of damaged skin leaving behind softer and smoother skin. Downtime varies based on the aggressiveness of the procedure and can range anywhere from a few days to a week. Laser resurfacing is an efficacious option for moderate to severe wrinkles. Dermapen microneedling uses tiny virtually painless needles to precisely stimulate collagen in a gentle manner and offers downtime of only a mild sun burnt appearance. It is typically performed in a series of 6 treatments spaced 2 weeks apart. Dermapen is a great option for those looking to treat mild textural irregularities and to stimulate collagen as an anti-aging preventative. Fractora is also an efficacious laser treatment for improving texture and stimulating collagen and it uses the latest radiofrequency technology. Fractora tightens and improve texture offering results comparable to laser resurfacing without the downtime. Fractora can be a great lip enhancement option for mild to severe wrinkles.
Glytone Eye and Lip Peel
The Glytone eye and lip peel is formulated with lactic acid and trichloroacetic acid. This unique peel is specifically designed to improve the appearance of pigmentation as well as fine lines and wrinkles. There is minimal downtime with this peel unlike other standard peels. The glytone eye and lip peel is usually performed in a series of 4 treatments.
ThermiSmooth and Ultherapy
ThermiSmooth and Ultherapy are designed to tighten sagging skin. Thermismooth uses radiofrequency to precisely heat the skin to a temperature that stimulates collagen for a firming and lifted appearance. Thermismooth is done is a series of 3 to 6 treatments and there is no downtime or discomfort with the procedure. Ultherapy uses advanced ultrasound technology to stimulate collagen on a deeper level with a precise imaging system. With Ulthera there may be some swelling that typically resides within one week. Both treatments work gradually as the body builds new collagen and tightens in the months post treatment. Both ThermiSmooth and Ultherapy offer long lasting results.
Explore Your Lip Enhancement Options with Ritacca Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa in Vernon Hills, IL
There are a variety of lip enhancement options available to rejuvenate the lips and mouth. Ritacca Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa offers complimentary consultations to find the perfect treatment for you based on individual need, goals, and candidacy. Call us at (847)367-8815 today to schedule your appointment.
