Lip Augmentation 
in Los Angeles

Enhance Your Smile with Dr. Jeffrey Rawnsley

Full, well-defined lips frame your smile and contribute significantly to facial harmony. Whether you were born with naturally thin lips or have experienced volume loss with age, lip augmentation can create a more youthful, balanced appearance.

At Rawnsley Plastic Surgery in Los Angeles, Dr. Jeffrey Rawnsley offers multiple types of lip augmentation tailored to your unique features and aesthetic goals. As a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon with extensive experience in facial enhancement, Dr. Rawnsley creates natural-looking results that complement your overall appearance.

Types of Lip Augmentation

Lip filler is the most popular method of lip augmentation, offering immediate results with minimal downtime. Dr. Rawnsley offers various types of fillers designed specifically for the lips:

Hyaluronic Acid Fillers

Hyaluronic acid filler is the gold standard for non-surgical lip augmentation. These fillers include:

  • Juvederm: Creates soft, natural-looking volume
  • Restylane: Excellent for defining lip borders and adding subtle volume
  • Belotero: Ideal for fine lines around the mouth

Benefits of hyaluronic acid lip fillers include:

  • Immediate results
  • Customizable volume enhancement
  • Gradual absorption over 6-12 months
  • Reversible with an enzyme if desired
  • Minimal downtime

The Lip Filler Procedure

During your lip filler appointment:

  • A topical numbing cream is applied for comfort
  • Dr. Rawnsley strategically injects the dermal filler to enhance lip shape and volume
  • Results are visible immediately, with some initial swelling
  • The entire process takes approximately 30-45 minutes

For patients seeking permanent lip augmentation, lip implant surgery offers lasting results. Dr. Rawnsley uses the highest quality implants designed specifically for the unique tissue of the lips.

Types of Lip Implants

  • Silicone implants: Soft, flexible implants that feel natural
  • AlloDerm: Made from donated human tissue that integrates with your own tissue

The Lip Implant Procedure

Lip implant surgery is an outpatient procedure that involves:

  • Local anesthesia to ensure comfort
  • Small incisions at the corners of your mouth
  • Creation of a tunnel for implant placement
  • Precise positioning of the implant
  • Closure with fine sutures
  • The procedure typically takes 1-2 hours

Fat grafting (also called fat transfer) uses your own fat cells to enhance lip volume. This method of lip augmentation offers:

  • Natural-feeling results
  • Long-lasting enhancement
  • No risk of allergic reaction
  • Additional benefits to surrounding skin texture

The Fat Transfer Procedure

Fat grafting for lip augmentation involves:

  • Harvesting fat cells through liposuction from a donor site (typically abdomen or thighs)
  • Processing and purifying the harvested fat
  • Precisely injecting the fat into the lips
  • Slight overcorrection to account for some fat reabsorption

Customized Lip Enhancement

Dr. Rawnsley recognizes that beautiful lips should complement your natural features. During your consultation, he will discuss:

  • Your desired lip shape and volume
  • Balance between upper lip and lower lip
  • Proportion of lips to other facial features
  • Options for enhancing specific areas (border definition, volume, or both)
  • Temporary versus permanent lip augmentation options

The Lip Augmentation Process

Consultation

Your journey begins with a comprehensive consultation where Dr. Rawnsley will:

  • Evaluate your current lip structure
  • Discuss your aesthetic goals
  • Recommend the best type of lip augmentation for your needs
  • Address any questions about the procedure, recovery, and results

Treatment Day

Whether you choose lip filler injections, lip implants, or fat transfer, Dr. Rawnsley ensures your comfort throughout the process:

  • Detailed pre-procedure instructions
  • Thorough preparation including numbing for comfort
  • Precise technique for natural-looking results
  • Comprehensive post-procedure care instructions

Recovery & Results

Recovery varies depending on the type of lip augmentation you choose:

Lip Filler Recovery

  • Minor swelling and bruising for 2-3 days
  • Immediate visible results that improve as swelling subsides
  • Return to normal activities immediately
  • Results last 6-12 months depending on the product

Lip Implant Recovery

  • Moderate swelling and bruising for 7-10 days
  • Temporary soreness when speaking or eating
  • Return to work within 3-5 days
  • Final results visible once swelling subsides (approximately 2-3 weeks)
  • Permanent enhancement

Fat Transfer Recovery

  • Moderate swelling for 5-7 days
  • Some bruising at both donor and recipient sites
  • Initial overcorrection that settles into natural results
  • Final results visible after 2-3 months when fat cells have established blood supply

Benefits of Lip Augmentation

  • Creates fuller, more defined lips
  • Corrects asymmetry between upper and lower lips
  • Reduces fine lines around the mouth
  • Enhances overall facial harmony
  • Restores volume lost with aging
  • Improves lip contour and definition

Combining Procedures

Lip augmentation is frequently combined with other cosmetic procedures for comprehensive facial rejuvenation:

Lip Lift

A lip lift is a surgical procedure that shortens the distance between the nose and the upper lip, creating more visible pink lip tissue. Combining a lip lift with lip augmentation can address both the position and volume of the lips.

Facelift Surgery

Adding lip volume often enhances the results of a facelift by restoring youthful fullness to the lower face.

Other Facial Fillers

Many patients choose to address multiple areas with dermal fillers during the same appointment, creating balanced facial rejuvenation.

Am I a Candidate for Lip Augmentation?

You may be a good candidate for lip augmentation if you:

  • Have naturally thin lips
  • Have experienced volume loss in the lips due to aging
  • Desire more definition in your lip border
  • Want to correct asymmetry between upper and lower lips
  • Are in good overall health
  • Have realistic expectations about cosmetic outcomes

Why Choose Dr. Rawnsley for Lip Augmentation?

Specialized Expertise

As a facial plastic surgeon who focuses exclusively on facial procedures, Dr. Rawnsley brings specialized knowledge of facial anatomy and proportion to every lip enhancement.

Artistic Approach

Dr. Rawnsley understands that beautiful lips look different on every face. He tailors each procedure to complement your unique features.

Academic Leadership

As Co-Director of the Fellowship Program in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at UCLA, Dr. Rawnsley stays at the forefront of lip augmentation techniques and technology.

Natural-Looking Results

Dr. Rawnsley's approach emphasizes enhancement that appears completely natural while providing noticeable improvement.

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Lip Augmentation FAQ

Dr. Rawnsley takes a conservative approach to lip enhancement, creating natural-looking results that compliment your features. The "overdone" look is typically the result of excessive filler or poor technique.
Hyaluronic acid fillers typically last 6-12 months in the lips, as the lips move frequently during speaking and eating, which accelerates filler breakdown.
Yes, Dr. Rawnsley often recommends trying temporary fillers before proceeding with permanent lip augmentation options.
Most patients experience minimal discomfort during filler injections thanks to numbing cream and the anesthetic included in most fillers. Lip implant surgery and fat transfer are performed with local anesthesia to ensure comfort.
When performed by an experienced surgeon like Dr. Rawnsley, augmented lips should feel completely natural, whether you choose fillers, implants, or fat transfer.

Take the First Step Toward Enhanced Lips

If you're considering lip augmentation, schedule a consultation with Dr. Jeffrey Rawnsley to discuss how this procedure can enhance your appearance. Dr. Rawnsley's expertise in facial plastic surgery makes him an ideal choice for patients seeking natural-looking lip enhancement in Los Angeles.

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