Achieve Fullness and Definition with Expert Lip Injections

Restore Volume and Enhance Your Smile with Dermal Fillers

Lip Injections represent the premier non-surgical solution for enhancing the lips, restoring lost volume, and sculpting a more defined, youthful pout. As the focal point of the lower face, the lips require a sophisticated approach that balances volume with overall facial harmony.

At Coastline Plastic Surgery, Dr. Brandyn Dunn, a board-certified facial plastic surgeon, provides lip injection treatments rooted in precision and artistic vision. His goal is always to deliver results that are authentically beautiful, impeccably smooth, and customized to enhance your natural features without ever looking artificial or overdone.

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What are Lip Injections?

The Hyaluronic Acid Difference

The term "Lip Injections" refers to the non-surgical process of introducing a Dermal Filler into the lips to add volume, structure, and definition. The gold standard for this procedure is the use of Hyaluronic Acid (HA) fillers.

Hyaluronic Acid is a naturally occurring molecule in the skin that is responsible for attracting and retaining moisture. When injected, HA fillers work in two primary ways:

Immediate Volume: The gel physically plumps the tissue where it is placed.
Deep Hydration: The HA molecules draw water into the lip, contributing to a soft, hydrated, and natural appearance over the following days.

Leading brands like Juvederm® and Restylane® offer various HA formulas, each with a different consistency. For instance, some fillers are thinner and highly flexible, ideal for subtle hydration and smoothing fine lines around the mouth. Others are thicker and more robust, used specifically to project the vermilion border and build central volume. Dr. Dunn’s clinical judgment allows him to select and even layer the perfect product for your unique goals. HA’s key safety advantage is its reversibility; the filler can be dissolved if necessary.

Your Goals for Lip Injections

Patients seek lip injections for a wide variety of aesthetic reasons, including:

Volume Restoration: Reversing the age-related thinning and flattening of the lips.
Definition: Sharpening the borders, or vermilion border, to stop lipstick bleed and highlight the shape.
Cupid’s Bow Enhancement: Creating a more defined and sculpted arch in the upper lip.
Symmetry Correction: Skillfully balancing a natural asymmetry between the upper and lower lips.
Hydration: Improving the texture of the lips, reducing dryness, and smoothing fine lines that etch the surface.

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The Coastline Plastic Surgery Difference: Artistry and Anatomical Safety

Choosing an injector with surgical expertise is essential for maximizing both the aesthetic result and patient safety. Injecting the lips requires not only an artistic eye for proportion but also a thorough understanding of the delicate vascular and muscular network beneath the surface.

Dr. Dunn's background as a facial plastic surgeon provides a crucial advantage. He approaches every lip injection treatment with:

Personalized Assessment: Every face is unique. Dr. Dunn assesses the lips in motion, analyzing your smile, speech patterns, and facial projection to ensure the outcome contributes positively to your overall appearance and adheres to principles of facial ratios.
Anatomical Safety: By understanding the precise location of key vessels, Dr. Dunn significantly minimizes the risks associated with the procedure, prioritizing patient safety throughout the injection process. His technique also focuses on placing the filler deeply into the submucosal plane to prevent migration and the undesirable "shelf-like" look.
Natural Results: The focus is always on achieving balance, avoiding the tendency to overfill or create an unnatural protrusion. This patient-centric artistry ensures your results look soft and proportional, allowing for natural movement and expression. Achieving this delicate balance between projection and softness is a cornerstone of our practice.

What to Expect During Your Lip Injection Treatment

Lip injections are a quick, in-office procedure that delivers immediate results with minimal disruption to your schedule.

The Injection Process

The treatment typically takes about 30 to 45 minutes from consultation to completion:

Numbing: A strong topical numbing cream is applied to ensure maximum comfort. Many modern HA fillers also contain lidocaine, which further numbs the area during the injection.
Technique: Dr. Dunn utilizes advanced injection techniques, often preferring a micro-cannula (a blunt-tipped instrument) over a traditional sharp needle. The cannula technique is favored as it often reduces swelling, bruising, and discomfort, and allows for the filler to be placed more smoothly beneath the tissue with fewer entry points.
Sculpting: Filler is strategically placed in micro-deposits to build volume and definition gradually. Dr. Dunn frequently pauses to allow the patient to assess the progress and ensure the desired shape is achieved before the final smoothing steps.

Recovery and Aftercare

The great advantage of this non-surgical procedure is the minimal downtime.

Swelling: Expect immediate swelling, which is a normal reaction to the injection. This typically peaks within the first 24–48 hours and subsides significantly over the next few days. Sleeping with your head elevated and applying a cool compress intermittently can accelerate this process.
Bruising: Minor bruising is possible, but this can usually be covered with makeup. Following pre-care instructions (such as avoiding blood-thinning medications and supplements like fish oil) can minimize this risk.
Return to Activity: Patients can typically return to all normal daily activities immediately. It is recommended to avoid heavy exercise, drinking through straws, and extreme heat (saunas/steam rooms) for 24–48 hours to allow the filler to settle optimally.

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Long-Lasting and Natural Results

You will see an immediate change in volume after your lip injection appointment. However, the final, natural-looking result becomes apparent once all swelling has fully resolved, typically within one week.

The duration of the results depends on the specific filler used and how quickly your body naturally metabolizes the Hyaluronic Acid. On average, patients enjoy their beautiful, enhanced lips for 6 to 12 months before a maintenance touch-up session is recommended to preserve the volume and definition.

Ready to Enhance Your Confidence?

If you are ready to explore the possibilities of personalized lip enhancement delivered with the expertise of a board-certified facial plastic surgeon, we invite you to schedule a consultation. Dr. Dunn is dedicated to helping you achieve your most confident and beautiful smile.

Schedule your personalized consultation today to discuss your aesthetic goals for Lip Injections.

Contact our office at (949) 849-0336 or use our online booking tool to request an appointment for Lip Injections.

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Dr. Brandyn Dunn offers an exceptionally personalized and detail-oriented experience to help patients achieve their most naturally and authentically rejuvenated look. Schedule a personalized consultation with our expert facial plastic surgeon to explore your aesthetic goals and discover tailored solutions. Your path to renewed confidence is just a step away.

I understand that scheduling a one-on-one surgical consultation with Dr. Dunn includes a dedicated one (1) hour appointment and a $250 consultation fee. This fee is collected at the time of booking and will be applied toward my surgical estimate if I choose to move forward with surgery. *

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