Your Goals
Some clients want more volume, while others want a sharper border or better balance between the upper and lower lip. We’ll look at your lips in proportion to your face before deciding where to place filler.
Lip Fillers in Denver, CO
Soft hyaluronic acid fillers to add volume and definition to the lips.
Treatment Time About 30 minutes, plus time for numbing
Downtime Minimal, though lip swelling usually takes about a week to settle
Lip fillers are soft injectable gels that add volume where your lips have thinned or lost shape. Small amounts placed in the lips and along the lip border can make them fuller and more defined, and they can also smooth fine lines around the mouth. Results are visible right away and typically last about 6 to 12 months.
At Luxe Forté Medical Spa in Cherry Creek, we’ll help you understand what lip fillers could do for your lips. We’ll guide you through what you can expect, from choosing the look you want to caring for your lips afterward.
Lip Fillers at a Glance
These are typical starting points. Your details will be confirmed during consultation.
- Treatment Time
- About 30 minutes, plus time for numbing
- Comfort Measures
- Topical numbing, plus lidocaine in the filler
- Downtime
- Minimal, though lip swelling usually takes about a week to settle
- Results
- Visible right away, with the final shape settling over about 2 weeks
- Results Longevity
- About 6 to 12 months, depending on the product
- Number of Treatments
- Usually one appointment, plus a touch-up if needed
- Cost in Denver
- Varies by product and amount used*
*You’ll receive a quote for your recommended treatment plan during your consultation.
What Lip Fillers Can Improve
Lip fillers can add volume to thin lips or lips that have lost fullness with age. They can also define the lip border and soften fine vertical lines around the mouth. Lip filler can also improve balance between the lips without making them exactly symmetrical (few lips are).
Planning Your Lip Filler Treatment
The product and amount of filler will be confirmed during your consultation.
Product Choice
At Luxe Forté, we use lip fillers Juvéderm Volbella and Restylane Kysse. Volbella is a soft gel often used for subtle hydration and fine lines. Kysse adds fullness while staying flexible as you move. Both are made from hyaluronic acid, a substance found naturally in the skin. We’ll recommend the product that best suits the change you want.
Treatment Timing
Lips often swell more than other treated areas. If you have a wedding or another important event coming up, book treatment at least two or three weeks ahead to leave time for swelling to settle and a touch-up.
Are You a Good Candidate?
Lip fillers may be worth considering when you want fuller or more defined lips without surgery. You may be a candidate if you:
- Have thin lips or lips that have lost volume
- Want a clearer lip border or more balanced proportions
- Have mild unevenness between the sides of your lips
- Have fine lines around your mouth
- Accept that results will fade and need maintenance
We’ll review your medical history, medications, and any allergies to determine whether lip filler is appropriate for you. Treatment is usually postponed during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or when there is an active cold sore or infection near the lips.
If your upper lip seems to disappear when you smile, a lip flip may be a better fit, alone or alongside filler. Our staff can help you select the treatment that is best for your needs.
The Luxe Forté Approach
Luxe Forté was created to bring more spa into the traditional medspa experience. We’ll talk through the look you want, explain the treatment plan for your lips, and check your comfort as we work. Before you leave, we’ll go over aftercare and when a follow-up visit would help.
- Licensed aesthetic nurses working under the oversight of our medical director
- Treatment plans tailored to your face
- A thoughtfully designed spa setting with attentive, personal service
- Clear aftercare instructions and follow-up to assess your results
What to Expect During Treatment
Lip filler treatment takes about 30 minutes, plus time for numbing.
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Consultation and Planning
We confirm the look you want, the product, and the amount of filler.
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Preparation
Your lips and the surrounding skin are cleansed, and topical numbing is applied.
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Injection
Your provider places the filler in small amounts, checking contour and balance between the upper and lower lip.
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Aftercare Guidance
We guide you through caring for your lips at home and when to come back for a follow-up.
Your Recovery and Results
There is minimal downtime after lip fillers, and you can usually go back to work the same day. Here is what most clients can expect:
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Immediately Afterward
Your lips will look fuller right away. They may be temporarily swollen, red, tender, or uneven, and you may notice small bumps where the filler was placed. A cold compress can help. For the first 24 hours, avoid kissing, drinking through a straw, and pressing on your lips. Sleeping with your head slightly raised the first night may help.
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First Few Days
Swelling usually peaks 24 to 48 hours after treatment, so your lips may look larger than your final result. Bruising generally fades within a week. Avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol, and heat such as saunas for 48 hours. Call us right away if pain gets worse, the skin on or around your lips turns pale or dusky, or your vision changes.
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About Two Weeks
Swelling has resolved, and the filler has settled. This is the best time to assess your result and decide whether a small touch-up would help.
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Maintaining Results
Lips move constantly, so filler there tends to break down sooner than in other areas of the face. We’ll recommend maintenance treatments based on how long your result lasts.
What Do Lip Fillers Cost in Denver?
Cost in Denver Varies by product and amount used*
*You’ll receive a quote for your recommended treatment plan during your consultation.
The cost of lip fillers at Luxe Forté varies by product and the amount of filler used.
During your consultation, you will be given a detailed quote. We’ll explain all that the total includes and whether a follow-up visit has a separate cost.
If you’d like to pay over time, ask us about our financing options.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much do lip fillers cost?
The cost of lip fillers varies by product and the amount used. You’ll receive a quote for your recommended treatment plan during your consultation.
Do lip fillers hurt?
The lips are sensitive, so expect some pinching and pressure. Topical numbing and the lidocaine in our lip fillers help reduce discomfort. Tell your provider if you become uncomfortable so that we can pause.
Will my lips look overdone?
An overdone look usually comes from too much filler at once. Often we’ll start with a conservative amount and add more at a follow-up if you want it. Lips look larger while swollen, so wait about two weeks for swelling to go down before judging your result.
What is the difference between lip filler and a lip flip?
Lip filler adds volume with a hyaluronic acid gel to enhance lip fullness. For a lip flip, a small dose of a neuromodulator such as Botox relaxes the muscle along the upper lip border, making the lip turn slightly outward and become more visible when you smile. This is an off-label use for Botox, and the effect wears off sooner than fillers. We’ll recommend one or both, depending on the change you want.
How long do lip filler results last?
Most results last about 6 to 12 months, depending on the product and how quickly your body breaks down filler.
Can lip filler be dissolved?
Usually, yes. Hyaluronic acid filler can be broken down with an enzyme called hyaluronidase. More than one session may be needed, and the enzyme has risks of its own, such as allergic reaction. We’ll talk through this option if you’re unhappy with your result or a complication occurs.
What are the risks of lip fillers?
Swelling, bruising, tenderness, and small lumps are common and usually temporary. Lip injections can trigger an outbreak if you get cold sores. Uneven results, infection, and delayed swelling are possible. Rarely, filler can block a blood vessel and damage the skin, and vision loss is rarer still. We’ll review your history and tell you which warning signs need a call to us right away.
How should I prepare?
Tell us about every medication and supplement you take, including blood thinners and fish oil. We may ask you to avoid alcohol and certain supplements for 48 hours before treatment. If you get cold sores, we may recommend preventive medication. Mention any recent or upcoming dental work. Do not stop prescribed medication without your prescribing clinician’s guidance.
Related Treatments
Lip Flip
Relaxes the upper lip with a small dose of neuromodulator so it turns slightly outward. An option when you want a subtle change without added volume.
Dermal Fillers
Firmer hyaluronic acid fillers for the cheeks, chin, and jawline. Worth considering when volume loss extends beyond the lips.
Botox
Relaxes the muscles behind expression lines on the forehead and around the eyes. Often planned alongside lip filler.
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Schedule Your Consultation
Interested in lip fillers? Visit Luxe Forté in Cherry Creek to talk about the change you’d like to see. We’ll assess your lips and explain what filler could improve and whether lip filler, a lip flip, or another treatment would be a better fit for your needs.