Lips, they’re all the rage these days. One scroll through Instagram and it’s obvious these days it’s all about the lips. And what God didn’t give you, Danielle Smith can. But there are a few things you have to think of first. Like, a full syringe? Or half? Half on the bottom? Full on the top? When it comes to lips, there’s a lot of questions on how much to use and where. To help you sort through it, Danielle Smith, Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner and Miami botox and filler specialist at smith & co, offers a look at the difference between half a syringe and full, as well as the latest in lip fillers. If it’s your lips you are looking to plump up or reshape, Smith will help you find what works best for your face.
One of her favorite new fillers is Restylane Kysse. It adds volume, smooths upper lip lines for up to a year. It even enhances lip color. When adding 1 syringe using the Ashton technique, Smith can create a beautiful oval 50/50 shape, with a round center and a longer shape with a sweet keyhole pout. She is also able to create pouty round shapes with a 50/50 ratio and an M shape Cupid’s bow. This shape takes on more of the typical Russian lip technique. Using one full syringe is a great way to add subtle fullness, create a nice lip lift and add additional fullness to the other lip as well.
When it comes to half a syringe, using Kysse and the Ashton technique is perfect for giving top lips a nice lip lift and increasing the surface area. She can also do the same using Defyne, which is similar to Kysse, but with bigger molecules (aka a fuller look). Smith likes to call Defyne Kysse’s big sister. If you want a fuller look with half of a syringe, this is the way to go.
Below are examples of both half and full syringes. It’s best to start with half and work your way up to a full syringe. She likes building onto the lips over time to create the look you are hoping to achieve. Depending on how you want the enhancement to turn out, she can discuss which filler is right for you.
Remember, a consultation with Danielle Smith, Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner and Miami botox and filler specialist at smith & co. can offer help if you are interested in creating a perfect pout. Simply reach out for a consultation today.
Here is the before, followed by half a syringe and then a full syringe.
Here is half a syringe.
Here is a full syringe.