For centuries, women have found ways to accentuate their lips. Take Egyptian Queen Cleopatra, for instance: She called attention to her lips by applying a red pigment called carmine to them. Even in ancient times, people understood that the lips are a prominent facial feature that can enhance one's natural beauty and, in turn, contribute to one's overall attractiveness.
In today’s culture, women aren’t just drawing attention to their pouts by applying different shades of lipstick—they are also pursuing cosmetic treatments that enhance their lips in a way that complements their natural features. Men are following this trend, too.
At Beacon Dermatology, we offer our clients a wide range of natural-looking lip fillers that deliver a balanced, subtle lip enhancement that won’t look overfilled or artificial. Beacon Dermatology’s team can offer you personalized results that won’t overpower your face—instead, they’ll highlight all the alluring features you already have!
Taking a natural approach to lip enhancement appeals to a lot of patients for a few different reasons.
Over the past decade, lip augmentations and lip implants have become increasingly popular. Some patients undergo minimal lip filler because they want to enhance their lips yet strongly prefer to avoid that “overdone” or “overfilled” look they’ve seen among celebrities, including those who have undergone lip lifts.
Another reason why patients undergo filler injections is because they want to improve the symmetry of their lips. When lip fullness is addressed by a team of experts like ours at Beacon Dermatology, we can ensure that your lips look plump yet remain proportional to the rest of your face.
Another benefit of injectable lip fillers? They can help you achieve a more youthful appearance. Using a subtle lip filler is the best way to plump lips, address fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth, and boost your confidence. Plus, minimal lip filler ensures that your lips won’t look artificial.
Whether you are a first-time filler client or a regular at Beacon Dermatology who needs a subtle refresh, we encourage you to think of natural lip fillers as a minimally invasive option that allows you to enhance your lips comfortably and conservatively.
If you’re interested in pursuing a lip augmentation, our practitioners at Beacon Dermatology will make your journey toward natural-looking lips as straightforward and pleasant as possible. Here’s what you can expect if you want to avoid lip surgery and decide to undergo subtle lip injections.
A consultation at Beacon Dermatology gives you the opportunity to discuss your goals and expectations for natural lip injections with our experienced and knowledgeable providers. There will be plenty of time for you to ask questions, too—anything from “Can lip filler look natural?” to “Why should I not get lip implants and consider minimal lip filler instead?”
We invite you to share as much information as you can with us, and be sure to bring pictures of your dream lips so we can get to know you and develop a customized treatment plan.
During the consultation, you should also expect your provider to assess your facial structure and natural lip shape. We recommend taking a conservative approach for your first treatment because, based on our experience, slight enhancements are more advantageous than dramatic changes.
The most common natural lip fillers on the market are hyaluronic acid-based fillers. Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a naturally occurring substance that binds water to skin cells, and it keeps your skin looking healthy and plump.
Hyaluronic acid natural lip fillers have been specially designed to restore lost volume, hydrate your lips, and create soft, flexible results that blend with your natural lip tissue. At Beacon Dermatology, we use JUVÉDERM® and Restylane® fillers, which have been approved by Health Canada. The specific filler type we choose for you will be based on the information we gathered during your consultation.
Your natural lip injections will prioritize lip balance and symmetry. Placement precision is key when it comes to natural lip filler, whether we’re enhancing the look of the horizontal bow shape in the center of your upper lip (known as Cupid’s bow) or boosting volume in the center of your lips.
Not all lip fillers are the same—and that goes for the injector, too. Sure, you can get a subtle lip filler injection at another clinic, but you must keep in mind that the injector’s technique will be the difference between a natural look and an artificial one.
Choose an injector who has performed many natural lip injections and is widely considered an expert in lip enhancement procedures. Beacon Dermatology’s practitioners are highly trained in the delivery of natural lip injections. They’ll make fine-tuned, careful injections to produce the softest, most natural-looking results while keeping you comfortable in our state-of-the-art cosmetic centre.
Once you schedule your minimal lip filler injections at Beacon Dermatology, we want you to know what to expect both before and after your treatment session.
Before the Treatment: Preparing for your natural lip filler involves staying hydrated, having realistic expectations about the outcome, and talking to your doctor about your current list of medications.
Hydration: In the days leading up to your treatment, please drink plenty of water throughout the day. Since the high-quality hyaluronic acid fillers we use at Beacon Dermatology plump lips using water already stored in your skin cells, drinking water can go a long way toward helping you achieve your desired results.
Avoid Blood Thinners: Your safety throughout your lip enhancement is just as important to you as it is to us. Please talk to your doctor if you are taking blood thinners. We never recommend stopping certain medications without guidance from the doctor who prescribed them.
Have Clear Expectations: Remember, the purpose of subtle lip injections is to produce subtle changes in lip shape and volume. Your results aren’t going to be dramatic. If you don’t feel confident that you understand your aesthetic outcomes, please contact our team so we can answer your questions, make clarifications, and help you feel confident in proceeding with natural lip injections.
On the day of your lip filler procedure, we will welcome you into our facility and briefly review the details surrounding your hyaluronic acid lip injections. Your session will be brief, and the minimal lip filler injections will be relatively painless.
Since we are dedicated to maximizing your comfort, we’ll apply topical numbing cream in the placement areas. When you’re ready, your provider will administer the injections while you remain still. Before you know it, the procedure will be over, and you’ll be free to go about your day!
Maintaining natural-looking results will largely depend on your ability to follow the detailed aftercare instructions we provide to you. Here’s how you can focus on that lip filler natural look that you want:
The success of your dermal fillers—and how natural they look—will be a reflection of the qualified, experienced injector you choose. When you place your trust in our practitioners at Beacon Dermatology, you can be confident that you’ll be in good hands from the moment you book a consultation with us.
As a leader in our field, we don’t cut corners or put any pressure on you to undergo a
procedure that may not be right for you. We cultivate a warm, welcoming, and judgement-free environment, and the continued successes of our board-certified medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatologists speak to our commitment to always go above and beyond for our patients.
No matter where you receive your natural lip filler, please do your research. You deserve the natural-looking results you’re seeking, and only qualified, experienced injectors like ours can provide them.
Our team at Beacon Dermatology has extensive experience with lip fillers, plus a deep understanding of facial anatomy. Schedule your consultation today to learn about lip injections and how we can help you achieve balanced, proportionate results.
In general, natural lip fillers last between 6 and 12 months. Results vary from one patient to the next. Still, all patients have in common that they are welcome to return to Beacon Dermatology for regular, subtle touch-ups to maintain natural lip fullness and monitor/prevent drastic changes.
Your skincare routine goes a long way in helping you maintain healthy, hydrated lips year-round. We recommend using a moisturizing lip balm with SPF, which can prevent the development of fine lines and wrinkles.
Avoiding excessive exfoliation is also important. While lip exfoliators work well to make lips feel soft and smooth, too much exfoliation can dehydrate lips, causing cracking and chapping.
Lip care can enhance the longevity of your lip fillers. If you ever have any questions about how to keep your lips looking healthy in the short-term and the long-term, our team is always happy to recommend certain products and make useful suggestions!
Let’s debunk the 3 most common myths concerning dermal fillers.
Truth is, lip fillers can look fake if you receive lip injections from an injector lacking the experience, skill, and qualifications necessary to administer natural lip fillers. Lip fillers don’t look fake when they’re done correctly. They look natural—so natural that some people might not even notice that you’ve even had a lip filler procedure!
High-quality lip fillers made with hyaluronic acid dissolve naturally. When professionals administer these lip filler injections, they don’t stretch or damage your lips. Rather, your lip enhancement will slightly alter one or more anatomical aspects of your lips in a natural-looking way.
Lip enhancements using hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers are sought after for a reason—the conservative amount of filler offers impressive, natural-looking results. You want your results to show, of course, but not to the extent that you regret undergoing the procedure because your lips look overfilled and unnatural.
Natural-looking lip fillers are suitable for individuals of all ages who want to subtly enhance their lips so they can have more confidence in their natural appearance. You’d be a good candidate for lip filler injections if you have:
We can determine if you’re a good candidate for lip enhancement during your confidential (and complimentary!) consultation at our dermatology centre, which is located at 3110 17th Avenue S.W. in Calgary.
If you like the idea of enhancing lip volume without undergoing lip surgery, and you’re seeking a subtle lip enhancement, we hope you will call us at 587-391-3665 or book a consultation so you can learn more about natural lip fillers at Beacon Dermatology.
Remember, natural-looking lip fillers are used to enhance your natural beauty and make the small changes necessary to boost your self-esteem. By working alongside our team to explore your personalized lip filler options, we’ll help you avoid artificial-looking results.
Our team looks forward to giving you a natural-looking lip augmentation that enhances lip volume to a degree that’s comfortable for you. By guiding you through the lip enhancement process, Beacon Dermatology will demonstrate how excellence is a cornerstone of our practice, and our words and actions will convey how we consistently strive to meet your expectations.
Some patients return to Beacon Dermatology once every 6-9 months for touch-ups, while others return every 9-12 months. Talk to your provider about establishing a touch-up timeline that will suit your individual needs.
After receiving natural lip fillers, your recovery period will be as brief as the session itself! Most patients who undergo a minimal lip filler procedure find that they experience only mild bruising and swelling. Still, you might want to plan to take the day off work so you can rest after your injections.
Absolutely! When you have a skilled injector on your side who is using the right type and ideal amount of filler—plus taking your facial features into careful consideration—you can enjoy all the benefits of natural-looking results for years to come.
