I recently visited The Skin Center in Pittsburgh to have my botox and lip fillers touched up. Before that visit, it had been about 9 months since my last touch up. My lips were pretty deflated and full movement had returned to my very expressive forehead so it was about time lol. Botox is pretty straight forward for me, but my lips are a little tricky due to the anatomy of my natural lips. My top lip was very thin and non-existent before, which is why I got lip fillers in the first place! Due to the anatomy of my lips, they tuck under in the corners making it hard to get my top lip to pop out. Something that can usually be done in this situation is a “lip flip” which is botox injected right above the lip to encourage the lip to stay “popped”. I’ve tried getting lip flips but the results only last a very short while for me.

My Experience At The Skin Center

The injector I worked with at the Mount Lebanon location, Caitlin was super sweet, informative, and really made sure I was happy with my results! She was familiar with the trickiness of my top lip because her natural lip anatomy is very similar. She used a different method of injecting the lip filler and to get the top lip to pop and that definitely made a difference. Caitlin also injected with Juvederm Ultra Plus which is best filler for volume and duration length!

Before + After

Lip Blushing

While I was visiting with Caitlin I asked her about a cosmetic procedure that I’m interested in called “lip blushing”. It’s basically permanent makeup for your lips! I was interested in lip blushing because I learned that I have major color loss in my lips. The entire outer edge of my lips has no color which is part of why my lips look so thin! They would actually look a little more like how I want them too if they had color on the outer rim because then they would naturally look bigger. Lipstick of course does the trick but it doesn’t last and I would love to not have to rely on it!

I actually got to talk with the makeup artist and she said I would be a perfect candidate for it. She explained that you choose the shade that you want your lips to be and then the color is tattooed on to your lips to accentuate them. Depending on the color they have to go over a few times! Caitlin was familiar with it because she had it done and said that would be a great solution for me in addition to lip filler to get the look I’ve been wanting! It’s a little expensive, so I’m going to wait for now but I would love to try it in the future.

More Information + Common Questions

How many units of Botox did I get and where?

I received a total of 47 units in the glabella (the area between the brows), forehead, crows feet (around the eyes), and a brow lift!

What kind of Botox did I get?

I had Botox injections which is the most popular neurotoxin on the market for treating fine lines and wrinkles! It’s also a preventative option for those who don’t have wrinkles yet to prevent deep lines and folds from ever forming in the first place.

How many syringes of lip filler did I get?

I got half a syringe of Restylane Kysse and half a syringe of Juvederm Ultra Plus! For a total of one full syringe.

What kind of lip filler did you use and why?

Juvederm Ultra Plus is the go-to filler for adding volume to the lips! Those who want full, plump lips will usually receive Juvederm Ultra Plus due to a special formulation that yields the highest concentration of hyaluronic acid available today. It is also known to last the longest! Restylane Kysse is the newest FDA-approved hyaluronic acid filler specifically designed to create soft, natural-looking lips. Restylane Kysse provides flexible movement, adds volume and definition, enhances color, and smooths upper lip lines. 

An approximate price estimate for both treatments!

This will vary depending on where you live but The Skin Center In Pittsburgh offers $11.50 a unit for your first Botox treatment! The number of units recommended to treat a certain person varies on their individual muscle movement, it does not have anything to do with age but rather how strong your muscles are! Starting price for lip filler is $716 and they offer $100 off your first full filler syringe! Pricing will vary on what type of filler is recommended for you based on your desired results.

I️f you live in the Pittsburgh metro area, I definitely recommend visiting The Skin Center for your cosmetic needs!

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