Lip filler in Portland, Oregon, shaped to your face, not a trend

Lip filler at Cosmetiq Medicine is $650 per syringe of Volbella XC, Ultra XC or Restylane Kysse. One syringe plus 20 units of Botox is $900. Your injector confirms the gel, the amount and the total before treatment, and payment plans, CareCredit and Cherry are available.

Often, yes. About 0.5 mL suits a first treatment, lip lines, border definition or a small symmetry fix, and it lasts on about the same timeline as a full syringe. A full 1 mL gives a more visible change. Many people stage volume over two visits so each step can settle.

The FDA says hyaluronic acid filler typically lasts about 6 to 12 months. Lips move constantly and have a rich blood supply, so timing varies with the gel, the amount, your metabolism and your lifestyle. We assess what remains at each visit rather than topping up on a fixed schedule.

Usually day one or two, often the morning after, when swelling peaks. Most people feel ready to be seen by day three to five, swelling largely settles by two weeks, and week four is when to judge the result. First treatments often swell more than later ones.

Most people describe it as manageable. Topical numbing goes on first, and Volbella XC and Ultra XC contain 0.3% lidocaine, which eases discomfort as the gel is placed. Expect pressure and brief pinches. Pain that grows after treatment isn't normal, so call us if it happens.

Usually, yes. Hyaluronic acid filler can typically be broken down with hyaluronidase, an enzyme we keep on site at both clinics. Using it to dissolve filler is an off-label use of an FDA-approved drug. Dissolving is $300 for a small lip area or $350 for full lips, and expect some swelling for a day or two.

It can, most often after overfilling, very shallow placement or frequent top-ups. It shows as a puffy ridge above the lip line. Measured amounts and spaced maintenance lower the risk. If filler has moved, we assess it in person and may recommend dissolving before any new treatment.

For the first 24 to 48 hours, skip hard workouts, saunas, alcohol, and pressing or massaging your lips unless we ask you to. Hold off on kissing and other close contact while injection points close. Tell us about dental work planned in the next two weeks.

A lip flip uses a few units of Botox or Dysport to relax the upper lip so more of it shows; it adds no volume and is an off-label use. Filler adds volume and shape. If you want more fullness, filler is the tool; many people combine the two.

Usually, after an assessment. Existing gel changes how much new filler your lips can take and where it should go. If earlier filler has moved or overfilled the lip, dissolving and starting from a clean baseline is sometimes the better plan.

The lip gels we use are FDA-approved for adults over 21. We also wait during pregnancy or breastfeeding and with an active cold sore or infection near the mouth. Tell us about cold sores, bleeding problems or blood thinners so we can plan ahead.

Book two to four weeks ahead of a wedding, photos or a big trip. That gives swelling time to settle and leaves room for a follow-up check if you want one.