Injectables & Lip Augmentation in San Francisco

Lip augmentation with injectables are called “lunchtime” treatments because they typically take between 15-20 minutes to perform. Lip augmentation with fat injections is a more invasive procedure, as the fat is harvested from your body (typically your abdomen) via liposuction, refined of impurities, and then injected into the lips; this procedure typically takes between 60-90 minutes.

Lip augmentation treatments with injectable fillers require nearly zero downtime or recovery. A lip augmentation treatment with fat injections will result in some bruising and swelling of the lips and face, which usually dissipates after a few days. Patients will also be recovering from liposuction, which typically takes 1-2 weeks. Dr. Bermudez will discuss these and other treatment and recovery details with you in your private consultation

Lip augmentation with injectable fillers typically takes one treatment to achieve the desired results, but it may take more than one treatment with fat injections, as the fat that is transferred during the procedure may not survive. Dr. Bermudez will discuss your treatment options and aesthetic goals with you during your pre-treatment consultation.

Dr. Bermudez is known by his patients for achieving natural-looking results with both surgical and non-surgical treatments. He takes special care in discussing the patient’s goals for every surgery and treatment, and works to achieve those aesthetic results. In addition, he uses dermal fillers like Restylane® Silk, which gives lips a natural look and feel, or a patient’s own fat via fat injections, providing a subtle yet noticeable lip enhancement.

Your lip augmentation results will be immediately noticeable with both fat injections and injectable fillers. With fat injections, you may experience some bruising and swelling of the lips and face, the majority of which will dissipate after a few days. With dermal fillers, you won’t have any of these issues, though it may take 7-10 days for the fillers to “settle” and for you to see your final results.

The results are permanent with lip augmentation using fat injections. The results of lip augmentation using dermal fillers typically lasts between 6-12 months.

A lip augmentation treatment with injectable fillers can cost anywhere from $700 to $2,000. Lip augmentation with fat injections generally costs between $3,000 and $6,000.

For both surgical and non-surgical treatments, it’s important to choose a surgeon who has specialized training and education in plastic surgery. That is why it’s important to choose a board-certified plastic surgeon, like Dr. Bermudez, to perform your lip augmentation, whether it’s an injectable treatment or a fat transfer procedure.

In contrast with a cosmetic surgeon, who is a medical doctor with only supplemental education in cosmetic surgery, a plastic surgeon has several years of specialized education and training. And being board-certified means that the American Board of Plastic Surgery, an industry leader, has acknowledged a surgeon’s adherence to the highest levels of patient care and safety.