Lip Enhancement

Continuing our education series about the dermal and facial filler family Restylane®, I want to go into the questions around treatment areas for Restylane®. Restylane® is most commonly used for Lip Enhancement (volume and contouring). It is used to diminish wrinkles and aging lines of the face such as the nose to mouth lines, melomental folds (sad mouth corners), so-called ‘crow’s feet’ and forehead wrinkles or frown lines. It may also be used for filling age-related facial hollows and “orbital troughs” (under and around the eyes), as well as for cheek volume and contouring of the chin, forehead and nose. Overall, […]

I have been asked a number of questions from my patients about Restylane® and wanted to share with you some important facts about this injectable filler range. Restylane®is the trade name for a range of injectable fillers with a specific formulation of non-animal sourced hyaluronic acid. Restylane was the first stabilized hyaluronic acid filler on the market and reportedly has been used in over 11 million treatments worldwide. This number of worldwide treatments is quite impressive and speaks for the safety of the product. In the United States of America, Restylane® was the first hyaluronic acid filler to be approved by the […]

We recently beautified the lips using Restylane of one of our happy clients. Here is the story: “I have always been embarrassed that my upper lip was so thin that I could not even use lip liner or lip stick to make it look normal. I read about how Restylane was the only FDA approved dermal filler for lip enhancement so I decided to meet with a board certified Plastic Surgeon that has a lot of experience in lip restoration, both cosmetic and reconstructive. Dr. Casas was so understanding when we met on my initial consultation. She and her staff helped […]

We wanted to share with you the testimonial of one of our delighted patients. Here is the story: “My lips were disappearing over the years! I knew that lips normally deflate as you age, but my daughters wedding was approaching and I decided to investigate my options for facial rejuvenation including lip enhancement. Dr. Casas and her staff were amazing. They were so respectful of the fact that I wanted to look my best for this big day but also that I had a budget. Together Dr. Casas and I developed a strategy to help me look my best. It started […]

My lips are disappearing! Can I have lip enhancement and still look natural instead of having big duck lips? Dr. Casas can help you achieve your goal of natural lip enhancement with a safe, effective office procedure using a facial filler called Restylane. Restylane is the only FDA approved dermal filler for lip enhancement. Together with Dr. Casas you will decide if your lip contour and size merely needs to be restored because of volume loss from aging or if your thin or disproportionately sized lips may benefit from natural enhancement with Restylane. As always it is best to consult with […]

QuestionI had a “lip lift” also known as “upper and lower lip advancement” 2 years ago. To be more specific on what I had: A lip lift is performed to shorten the long lip of aging, allowing the upper teeth to show slightly when the lips are slightly parted. It turns up the upper lip creating a fuller appearance. A wavy ellipse of skin under the nose-lip junction is removed (average 5-7 mm). It involves an incision along the border of the upper lip. Once the incision is made the doctor removes a tiny strip of skin where the upper […]

CNN Health quotes Dr. Laurie Casas in a discussion regarding the injury President Obama suffered Friday: “Split lip an injury known to many”. “Dr. Laurie Casas, a clinical associate professor of surgery at the University of Chicago Pritzer School of Medicine, said that 12 stitches aren’t a lot, since each stitch can be as small as two to three millimeters. Read full article. How can I get more information? Call now for your complimentary consultation. You may reach us at the Chicago North Shore suburbs of Glenview (847-657-6884). Dr. Laurie A. Casas and her team will work with you to develop a treatment plan for your […]