Lip Enhancement IN LA JOLLA AND NEWPORT BEACH | TIM SAYED MD
Let’s pay lip service. Our mouths are incredibly important to our sense of self-expression.
We speak, kiss, eat, and adorn our mouths to tell the world who we are. In particular, young women are focusing a lot of attention on highlighting and enhancing their lips with creative lipstick, liner, and, yes, injectables. In recent years we have seen a considerable surge of interest in cosmetic lip enhancement with fillers and autologous fat. From taking the perfect selfie to adding allure and sensuality to the lips to enhance self-esteem, patients have various motivations and ideals when it comes to lip aesthetics.
Tim Sayed, MD, MBA, FACS is a very experienced cosmetic filler lip injector and is equally seasoned with fat injections after over a decade in practice in the fiercely competitive and demanding market. He brings these skills to Southern California, the mecca of the entertainment and aesthetics industry, where looks and self-confidence are at a premium.
Dr. Sayed’s loyal San Diego lip filler patients praise his eye for natural augmentation, symmetry, and a soft appearance. Of course, if you aim for that “very done” duckface look, he can achieve that for you too (just be sure to tell your friends you love the full lip look!) – basically, he can work with a variety of patient expectations.
Cosmetic lip enhancement can be achieved with one or more fillers, depending on your needs and budget and a more permanent solution of fat grafting for selected patients. Most of the fillers used for lip augmentation are based on hyaluronic acid (HA), a compound that naturally exists in the connective tissue in our bodies. Most of these products do not require special skin testing and are very well tolerated. Hyaluronic acid fillers are known for their plumping capabilities. The HA attracts water to hydrate the molecule and add volume, thus boasting a nice combination of softness and firmness that can mimic the complexity of human tissue feel.
Lip Enhancement 101
Cosmetic lip enhancement starts with analyzing the shape, volume, symmetry, and position of lip landmarks. Dr. Sayed can illustrate for you his plan using electronic simulation tools and even draw on your own photo to give you a sense of what can be achieved.
You may have topical numbing cream and ice applied, and some patients may even have the area fully numbed with a comfortable nerve block. The lip augmentation is done in a series of small injections to accentuate the cupid bow, philtrum, central pout, and other areas. Balance between the upper and lower lips is of critical importance, but if you have a preference to make one more prominent than the other, we can make adjustments.
Brands that Dr. Sayed uses for our Newport Beach lip fillers include:
- Juvéderm® Ultra XC®
- Juvéderm® Ultra Plus XC®
- Restylane®
- Restylane® Kysse®
- Volbella®
- Vollure®
Dr. Sayed is particularly excited to offer the newest Volbella® lip filler from Allergan® – a Hyaluronic acid + lidocaine mix that’s specifically formulated for lip enhancement, and the hot-off-the-presses Restylane® Kysse® which can help with lip height as well as pouty fullness! Come in for a consultation and ask about them!
Meet Tim Sayed, MD, MBA, FACS
Double board-certified plastic surgeon | Breast Explant Expert
Dr. Tim Sayed and his staff believe that the commitment to undergoing cosmetic treatment is a momentous decision that needs to be approached with kindness and compassion, and this starts by offering a comprehensive, detailed consultation process with an emphasis on educating the patient about plastic surgery procedures and options. Dr. Sayed uses sophisticated drawing tools, the patient’s images, and anatomic education tools that he helped develop himself to inform the patient of every aspect of the procedure. Dr Sayed’s signature procedures include breast implant removal, breast lift and tummy tuck.
Schedule Your Lip Enhancement Consultation Today
Double board-certified plastic surgeon, Tim Sayed, MD, MBA,FACS, has helped countless women achieve the results and confidence they desire. Dr. Sayed and his expert team are committed to providing the best results and experience possible. To start your Lip Enhancement journey in Newport Beach or San Diego, CA please call us at (858) 247-2933 or complete our online form.Â
Newport Beach Lip Enhancement FAQs
Most patients are candidates for Lip Enhancement. Some of our selection criteria to include you as a Lip Enhancement candidate include:​
- Thin upper lip, poor lip balance, thin lower lip, lip creases, lip scars, excess tooth show, desire for plump lips, corner of the mouth creases, history of cleft lip with distortion of the lip, and other cosmetic indications
- General good health, meaning you do not have major uncorrected cardiovascular, respiratory, kidney or other major organ conditions, are not pregnant, and have no neurologic conditions or other contraindications
- No prior allergic or other unpleasant reaction (these are very rare, but some fillers may need skin testing – Dr. Sayed usually prefers the fillers that don’t require skin testing)
- Reasonable expectations of how much youthful restoration is possible with specific techniques
During your lip augmentation consultation, you and Dr. Sayed will have a chance to meet and get to know one another. Our primary goal is to develop a clear understanding of your goals and the results you hope to achieve. From there, we’ll go over your medical history to ensure you’re a good candidate for lip augmentation.
Dr. Sayed will break down how the filler process works, any associated risks, and the estimated cost of your lip fillers. He’ll then examine your lips and mouth to develop the ideal treatment plan. You’ll also have a chance to ask any remaining questions afterward.Â
For most patients, the actual process of injection takes from five to fifteen minutes. This depends on how much is being injected and whether it is your first time or you are a repeat Lip Enhancemenet customer. Commonly used lip fillers like Juvéderm®, Volbella, and Restylane® come pre-prepared in the box. Many patients come in about 30-45 minutes before their scheduled appointments to have some numbing cream applied, and patients may also request nerve blocks if desired (but just know nerve blocks will keep your lips numb for several hours afterward!).
These injections have minimal downtime, although small injection site bruises and small areas of firmness occasionally occur. Sometimes the injection sites look like little mosquito bites of swelling for a few hours. We suggest avoiding vigorous kissing for 48 to 72 hours. Also, we advise you not to manipulate the areas treated for 72 hours in order to not cause migration of the product. If you have a Friday or Saturday event, you might want to get your Lip Enhancement 10 days earlier to give yourself time for the effects to take place (some swelling may occur and touchups are occasionally advised) and to ensure you don’t have to do anything special to conceal any bruising at the injection sites.
Usually, you’ll see results immediately. Injectables can cause minor swelling during the first few days (or up to a couple of weeks), so you’ll likely have to wait a bit to see the final product. Dr. Sayed uses advanced injection techniques to minimize any bruising, but some patients may experience bruising that should dissipate after a few days.
If you decide to go even plumper, or need a touchup, we’ll schedule your appointment for at least two weeks out, to ensure all swelling has subsided.Â
One of the biggest benefits of lip augmentation is stunning results with minimal risks of complications. That said, as with any injectable procedure, there is some degree of risk. Allergic reaction, infection, and necrosis, though all extremely rare, may occur. Dr. Sayed is an expert and board-certified aesthetic surgeon and will ensure you receive the best possible treatment protocol to minimize risk and any discomfort.Â
This really depends on the choice of filler. Below is a basic rule of thumb guide to how long the different fillers typically last. Your mileage may vary, as they say, depending on how quickly you metabolize the product:
- Volbella® – 4 to 5 months
- Vollure® – 4 to 5 months
- Juvéderm® (Ultra XC, Ultra Plus XC) – 4 to 6 months
- Restylane® – 3 to 4 months
- Restylane® Kysse® – 2-3 months
In Dr. Sayed’s skilled hands, the vast majority of our patients love their results. However, if for any reason (such as a lump, overfilling, or if a patient changes their mind), Dr. Sayed can safely dissolve hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers with hyaluronidase. This powerful enzyme quickly and efficiently dissolves hyaluronic acid injectable gel.Â
- Have a reasonable expectation of what injections can accomplish
- Stay well rested and well hydrated and eat a nutritious diet balanced with plenty of protein
- Know which areas concern you and do some mental math – one of the main challenges in counseling filler patients is to make sure they understand the volumes that may be needed to achieve the corrections they seek. Think about your budget so we can prioritize if you can’t treat all areas.
- Avoid blood thinners that you are not absolutely required to take, as well as certain over the counter drugs (we can furnish you with a list) that increase the bruising risk
- Consider taking natural arnica montana supplements beforehand to minimize bruising risk
- Come into the office without lipstick and makeup if possible, as it will speed up your appointment (we have makeup wipes too)
- Make sure you are not doing injections within 72 hours of an event if you will be in the public eye, as a small amount of bruising may briefly occur
- Do not plan to engage in vigorous kissing within 48 hours to follow your injection in order to minimize risk of product migration
We don’t like to publish pricing as it is subject to market changes and dependent on the types of procedures you consider. Pricing also depends on the type of filler. Review our Pricing page to build a “wishlist” and get estimated pricing on our Newport Beach lip fillers or a combination of procedures. We also have a fee schedule available in the office after your consultation. Feel free to contact our San Diego office for a pre-consultation, and we are happy to provide more information.
 Fillers are usually priced per syringe of product used, depending on the number of cc’s of filler in the syringe based on the product selected. For example, a syringe of filler could come in a 1cc or 0.8cc size, so the price may be adjusted if it is a smaller or larger syringe. Dr. Sayed can counsel you before treatment on how many syringes/cc’s are advised.
