When done with skill and restraint, lip fillers can shape your lips in a way that still looks like you—just with better definition. Beverly Friedlander MD in Short Hills, New Jersey, offers lip enhancement that’s customized to reflect your features, lip structure, and goals. Whether you want to smooth fine lines, correct asymmetry, or add fullness, Dr. Bev personally selects the best option for you and performs every injection herself.
This treatment is part of our full fillers menu, which also includes options for the cheeks, jawline, and hands. Lip fillers are one of the most commonly requested services among men and women seeking subtle but meaningful facial refinement.
Who Might Consider Lip Fillers?
Volume loss in the lips is common with age, but fillers aren’t just for maturity-related changes. Many people have always had naturally thinner lips or are bothered by shape or symmetry issues. You might be a candidate if you’d like to improve:
- Thin or flat lips
- Lack of definition at the border
- Uneven lip shape
- Vertical lines (“smoker’s lines”) around the mouth
This non-surgical treatment can be used alone or as part of a more complete facial refresh, such as a liquid facelift.
Types of Lip Fillers
Dr. Bev uses a wide selection of FDA-approved fillers that are known for their safety and predictability. The most commonly used fillers for lips include:
- RHA Fillers: These fillers are designed to move with your expression, making them ideal for soft, natural-looking enhancement. Options like RHA 2 and RHA Redensity are often used to smooth lip lines and improve contour.
- Restylane: Formulations such as Restylane Kysse and Restylane Refyne are known for flexibility and subtle texture improvement. They’re frequently used to enhance both volume and lip definition.
- Juvéderm: A popular hyaluronic acid filler that adds immediate volume and softness. It’s often used when a more pronounced plumping effect is desired.
- Radiesse: Although not typically used for lip volume, Radiesse may be appropriate in select cases to support the corners of the mouth or lower face around the lips.
Dr. Bev will recommend the product and technique that best suit your goals—always with attention to proportion and facial harmony.
Lip Flip
Another popular lip option is a Lip Flip. Using neurotoxins, a Lip Flip achieves the look of fuller lips by injecting the product at the corners of the mouth and the edges of the lip, relaxing those facial muscles, effectively giving a “flip” of the lip and the appearance of plumper lips without adding any volume.
Lip Lift/Flap
A Lip Lift/Flap is particularly well-suited for women with a very long upper lip. This procedure exposes more vermillion tissue while reducing the distance between the nose and the lips, creating improved proportion and fullness.
Treatment and Recovery
Lip filler appointments usually take about 30 minutes. A numbing agent is applied beforehand, and most fillers also contain lidocaine to improve comfort during injection. After the procedure, some swelling, tenderness, or bruising may occur, especially in the first 48 hours. This typically resolves within a few days.
Swelling tends to follow a predictable pattern, with most patients seeing their final result within two weeks. You’ll be given simple aftercare instructions to support the healing process.
What Results Can You Expect?
Lip filler results are visible right away and can last anywhere from 6–12 months, depending on the product used and how your body metabolizes it. Regular maintenance visits can help extend your outcome while allowing for gradual adjustments as your features change.
A natural-looking result is always the goal—never a trendy or exaggerated effect that overpowers your features.
Non-Surgical Lip Enhancement Procedure
Upper and Lower Lip Filler Procedure
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why Choose Beverly Friedlander MD?
As a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 25 years of experience, Dr. Bev brings an elevated level of skill to every aesthetic treatment she performs. Lip fillers are never delegated; she performs all injections herself to ensure control and consistency. With a deep understanding of anatomy, balance, and proportion, she guides each treatment with an artistic but precise approach.
Book Lip Fillers With a Trusted Provider
Beverly Friedlander MD offers lip filler treatments at her Short Hills, NJ, practice for patients throughout Summit, Chatham, Madison, Florham Park, Westfield, and Morris County. To schedule your consultation, contact us or call +1 (973) 912-9120.
