No one wants a bruise after filler. But it can happen! Even when performed by seasoned injectors. So, here are some tips from Dr. Shah and Dr. Sameea on how to avoid bruising: Prepare yourself: Before your appointment, make sure you avoid taking any supplements and medications (check with your doctor first) to avoid making… Read More
Caucasian Lip Augmentation
Fuller lips that compliment the face are seen as a sign of beauty. In Caucasian patients, some may have smaller than ideal proportions of the lip. By adding appropriate amounts of volume to the lip, a subtle transformation to the face can occur. áIn some Caucasian patients, the lip will atrophy with age. áPatients are… Read More
India Lips Pakistan Lips: Fullness Lips
Indians have a tempestuous relationship with their lips. Many did not like the fullness of their lips during the 80’s and sought lip reduction in the States. During the late 90’s and currently, a full lip has been embraced by the West as a sign of youth and vitality. Ironically, most Westerns are now trying… Read More
Asian Lip Augmentation
There are both a significant number of Asian patients who seek lip reduction as well as augmentation. The lips are an important structure in the aesthetics of the face. Overly prominent lips can add unwanted attention to this area. Conversely, lips which are too thin can make a face feel like it is lacking something…. Read More
Jenner Lip Challenge
Say goodbye to the Kyle Jenner lip challenge and say hello to fillers in the lip. If you have not heard about the Jenner lip challenge, it is where young teens are taking small cups and placing them over their lips, then sucking the air out of the cup to create a vacuum effect on… Read More
Male Lips
Perhaps an underappreciated aspect of male youthfullness is in the lips. Fuller male lips are often seen in younger males and tends to decrease in size with age. While an overly full top lip is not an attractive option in either male or female adding a subtle amount of filler can help be a tasteful… Read More
Bridalplasty?
Plastic surgery is becoming more and more common. However, more and more brides are seeking plastic surgery prior to their big day. In fact, a recent survey by Daily Mail, found that 10% of brides to be undergo plastic surgery of some sort. Now why would a bride do something like this before her big… Read More
Kissable Lips
Now that Valentine’s Day has come and gone and summer love is fast approaching, are your lips kissable? What are “kissable lips”? “Kissable lips” are a term we use for lips that have balance, proportion and plumpness so that when you see them you can’t help but want to kiss them. Some of us are… Read More
Designing Your Lips
Lip enhancement is a common area where patients seek the use of facial fillers. The first thing most patients say out of there mouths is “I don’t want to look like I have…” You can insert your favorite word which includes sausage lips, duck lips, fake lips, and then insert any number of Hollywood actresses with… Read More