Where is the Lip Trend Now?

Friday, August 30th, 2019

In recent years, we witnessed a tremendous increase in appreciation for full, pouty lips. People everywhere sought to create their very own Angelina Jolie or Kylie Jenner look. As social media posts went viral with Jenner’s famous lips, in particular, lip enhancement procedures soared. However, about this time last summer, Kylie’s lips took a major turn. The star shocked fans by having her lip fillers dissolved. Seeing that trends are influenced by popular celebrities, many people assumed that the whole lip filler trend would disappear. Has it?

The End of a Look isn’t the End of an Era

Kylie Jenner has been one of several celebrities to openly discuss her use of fillers or other treatments. Her change of heart about what had been her signature look for a few years took the world by surprise. However, that choice is not an indication of the wider trends in beauty. Instead of tossing aside the idea of fuller lips, what we’re seeing patients do today is strive for fullness without the pout. This trend mirrors that of other plastic surgery transformations, including more natural breast augmentation and subtle facial rejuvenation procedures. As many cosmetic procedures were originally intended, patients now agree more with the concept of looking like themselves, only better.

What Does All This Mean for Lip Fillers?

The end of the Kylie Jenner lip era has not had a huge impact on the lip filler market. Primarily, what has changed is technique. Hyaluronic acid products like Juvéderm Vollure continue to be incredibly popular. Patients still appreciate the instant results they can get from injectable lip enhancement, not to mention the natural-looking outcome.

Lip enhancement, though made more popular by celebs like Jenner, is not conducted only to achieve a luscious pouty mouth. Many of our patients who express interest in lip enhancement do so out of concern for the way their lips have changed with age. Naturally thin lips can all-but disappear as they lose what little volume they had. Fuller lips deflate as collagen and elastin break down in the skin. These are common concerns that can be immediately corrected with fillers.

The results of lip enhancement can make a big difference in a person’s life. A skilled provider can make small adjustments to particular parts of the lips to make a big impact on appearance. For example, a small amount of filler into the top lips can accentuate and shape the perfect “cupid’s bow.” Injections at the lip line can recreate subtle fullness that makes the lips look younger. Filling the lower lip can restore its normal proportion and eliminate lipstick bleed.

Schedule your Consultation

Lip enhancement treatment isn’t going anywhere because aging is continuous. To schedule your consultation for natural, younger-looking lips, call our Highlands, NC office at (828) 526-3783.