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Lip Concerns and Treatments in Calgary
Your lips play an important role in the overall balance of your face. Some people want to restore volume that has gradually been lost with age, while others would like to improve shape, definition, symmetry or hydration. Concerns around the mouth can also include vertical lip lines, a gummy smile, downturned corners or an upper lip that appears to disappear when smiling.
At Bardöt Beauty, lip treatments are never approached as one-size-fits-all. Our Calgary medical aesthetics team considers your natural anatomy, facial proportions, movement and personal preferences before recommending a treatment plan. Whether you want a subtle change or a more noticeable enhancement, the goal is to create a result that feels balanced with the rest of your features.
Treatment Options
Lip Filler
Personalized hyaluronic acid filler treatments can enhance lip volume, shape, symmetry and definition while respecting your natural facial proportions.
Cosmetic Neuromodulators
Small, precisely placed doses of a prescription neuromodulator may help address a disappearing upper lip, gummy smile, lip lines or downturned mouth corners.
What Can Lip Treatments Address?
Patients visit Bardöt Beauty with many different concerns and goals. Depending on your anatomy and the reason for treatment, a personalized lip treatment plan may help:
- Restore volume that has been lost over time
- Add subtle fullness to naturally thin lips
- Improve balance between the upper and lower lip
- Enhance the shape or definition of the lip border
- Address visible lip asymmetry
- Soften fine lines on or around the lips
- Create a smoother, more hydrated appearance
- Reduce the appearance of a gummy smile
- Help the upper lip remain more visible when smiling
- Soften the appearance of downturned mouth corners
Not every lip concern requires filler. In some cases, a small amount of a neuromodulator may be more appropriate. Other patients may benefit from a carefully planned combination of treatments. Your provider will explain the available options and help you understand which approach best suits your goals.
Lip Filler for Volume, Shape and Symmetry
Lip filler can be used to enhance or restore volume, refine lip shape, improve symmetry and create greater definition around the lip border. Treatment can range from a very subtle refresh to a more noticeable enhancement, depending on your anatomy and preferences.
The amount and placement of filler matter just as much as the product itself. Your provider will consider the proportions of your lips, your profile and how your lips relate to the surrounding facial features before creating your treatment plan.
Visit our Calgary lip filler page to learn more about candidacy, treatment planning, preparation, pricing and aftercare.
Lip Flips and Gummy Smile Treatments
A lip flip uses a small amount of a prescription neuromodulator to relax selected muscles around the upper lip. This can allow more of the upper lip to remain visible when smiling without adding physical volume to the lip.
Neuromodulators may also be considered when the movement of the upper lip causes more of the gums to show during a smile. This treatment does not change the teeth or gums themselves. Instead, it temporarily adjusts the activity of the muscles that lift the upper lip.
A lip flip and lip filler accomplish different things. Filler changes volume or structure, while a lip flip primarily affects movement. During your consultation, your provider can determine whether filler, a neuromodulator or a combination may be appropriate.
Learn more about cosmetic neuromodulator treatments in Calgary.
Lip Lines and the Area Around the Mouth
Lines around the mouth can develop due to repeated facial movement, sun exposure, changes in skin quality and the gradual loss of collagen and facial volume. Although these lines are sometimes called “smoker’s lines,” they can also appear in people who have never smoked.
The appropriate treatment depends on what is causing the lines. Fine lines associated primarily with muscle movement may require a different approach from deeper lines caused by volume loss or changes in the skin. Rather than treating every line in the same way, Bardöt Beauty assesses the lips, mouth and surrounding facial features together.
Natural-Looking Lip Enhancement
A well-planned lip treatment should complement your face rather than make your lips look disconnected from your other features. This is why a photograph or a requested number of syringes cannot determine the right treatment plan on its own.
During your consultation, we may discuss:
- The specific change you would like to see
- Whether you prefer a subtle or more noticeable result
- Your natural lip shape and facial proportions
- Any previous injectable treatments
- Expected swelling, bruising and downtime
- Product selection, dosage and treatment cost
- Whether filler, a neuromodulator or another option is appropriate
Because dermal fillers and neuromodulators are prescription treatments, Bardöt Beauty follows the required medical consultation and prescribing process before treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lip Treatments
Should I get lip filler or a lip flip?
Lip filler adds or restores physical volume and can enhance shape, definition and symmetry. A lip flip uses a neuromodulator to adjust the movement of the upper lip without adding volume. The right option depends on your anatomy and the change you want to achieve.
Can lip filler look natural?
Yes. Lip filler can be placed conservatively to produce a subtle result. Product selection, dosage, placement and the provider’s understanding of facial anatomy all influence the outcome. At Bardöt Beauty, treatment is planned around your existing features and personal preferences.
How much downtime should I expect after lip filler?
Swelling and tenderness are expected after lip filler, and bruising is also possible. Swelling is often most noticeable during the first few days, but it can take approximately two weeks for the lips to settle fully. Schedule treatment well before a wedding, vacation or other important event.
Do I need a consultation before a lip treatment?
Yes. A consultation allows your provider to review your health history, anatomy, previous treatments and goals. Because fillers and neuromodulators are prescription treatments, the required medical assessment and prescribing process must also be completed before treatment.
Book a Lip Treatment Consultation in Calgary
The right lip treatment begins with understanding what you want to change and whether that change suits your anatomy. Visit Bardöt Beauty at 2207 4 Street SW in Calgary to discuss lip filler, lip flips, gummy smile treatment or other concerns affecting the lips and mouth.