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title: "Thin Lips"
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## Fuller lips, your way
Lips can thin with age, and fine vertical lines can form above them, the ones lipstick likes to bleed into. And some people simply want more shape or fullness than they were born with. Both are common, and both are easy to address.
Hyaluronic acid lip fillers add volume and shape, and some are also approved to soften the lines around the mouth. [1]
### What you can change
- Lip fullness, subtle or noticeable
- Lip shape and definition
- Fine lines above the upper lip
- Lips that have thinned over time
- Up to 1 year How long results can last with Juvéderm Volbella XC or Juvéderm Ultra XC. [1]
## Why lips change
1. Natural shape Some lips are simply naturally thin. That's genetics, and a little filler can add the fullness you'd like.
2. Time With age, lips can lose some of their fullness and definition.
3. Sun and smoking Sun and smoking both speed up skin aging, including the fine lines around the mouth. [2]
- Right away You see the change as soon as the treatment is done.
## Choosing your lip filler
If you'd likeA good fitCan last up toA soft refresh and smoother lines above the lipJuvéderm Volbella XC1 year [1]More noticeable fullnessJuvéderm Ultra XC1 year [1]
Providers also use [Botox](/treatments/botox/) for a "lip flip," relaxing the muscle above the upper lip so it turns out a little. Ask at your consultation whether it suits you.
You don't have to choose before you come in. Tell us the look you want, and your [free consultation](/cosmetic/consultation/) matches it to the right gel.
## What lip filler can change
AreaWhat changesUpper lipMore shape and a defined borderLower lipFuller, balanced with the upper lipAbove the lipFine vertical lines soften [1]
## Real results from patients
- 2 fillers Juvéderm Volbella XC and Juvéderm Ultra XC, both approved for lips. [1]
The Paz difference
## Lips that still look like yours
Great lips come from proportion: how the upper and lower lip relate, and how they fit the rest of your face. We build a little at a time, and you can always add more at a follow-up.
## When to talk to us
### It's a good time if:
- Your lips look thinner than they used to
- Lipstick bleeds into fine lines above your lip
- You'd like more shape or fullness
- You're planning ahead for a wedding or event (give yourself at least a week)
## Keeping lips looking their best
- Use a lip balm with sunscreen outdoors
- If you smoke, stop [2]
- Plan touch-ups before results fade completely
- Book lip filler at least a week before a big event, so any swelling can settle
## Services we offer
This is the most common treatment for this concern here. Pick it to see how it works.
## What treatment costs
Cost depends on the filler and how much your lips need. Your consultation is free, and you'll know your plan and its cost before anything happens.
TreatmentsJuvéderm Volbella XC, Ultra XC [1]ResultsRight awayLastsUp to 1 year [1]DowntimeLittle to none; swelling can last a few daysWhereOur Fresno and Visalia offices
## Lip filler questions, answered
**Q: Will my lips look fake?**
Not with a light hand. We build shape and fullness gradually, so your lips still look like yours.
**Q: How long does lip filler last?**
Up to a year with Juvéderm Volbella XC or Juvéderm Ultra XC. [1]
**Q: Does it hurt?**
These fillers contain a numbing medicine or are paired with numbing, so most people feel pressure more than pain.
**Q: How swollen will I be?**
Some swelling is normal for a few days. Book at least a week before any big event.
**Q: Can it fix lipstick lines?**
Yes. Juvéderm Volbella XC is approved to soften the lines around the mouth. [1]
**Q: Can it be undone?**
Yes. Hyaluronic acid filler can be dissolved if needed, and we can dissolve filler you had placed here. Ask us about it at your consultation.
## References
[Lip Filler](https://www.juvederm.com/treatment-areas/lip-filler)
[11 ways to reduce premature skin aging](https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-secrets/anti-aging/reduce-premature-aging-skin)
Content on this page is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Lip fillers are approved for specific uses in adults over 21, and whether one suits you depends on your consultation. Results are temporary and vary from person to person. Common side effects include swelling, bruising, redness, tenderness and lumps. Rare but serious risks include injection into a blood vessel. Individual results may vary.
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