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What is lip enhancement with fillers?

Lip injections in NYC offer patients a safe, non-invasive, and non-surgical option for rejuvenating the smile and rewinding the clock on facial aging. With injections of hyaluronic acid-based fillers, the lip contours become plump, healthy-looking, and firm. Lip lines are smoothed away, and the overall mouth shape is refined.

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How do lip fillers work? 

Hyaluronic acid is a compound found naturally in the human body. In youthful skin, it provides suppleness, hydration, and radiance. As we age, our natural supply of HA is depleted, leaving the lips deflated. 

HA-based lip fillers restore roundness and suppleness to the smile. In addition, they boost the production of collagen, a key protein responsible for skin resilience. Over the course of 6-18 months, the hyaluronic acid in lip fillers is gradually absorbed by the body.

What can I expect from my treatment?

Lip augmentation with lip injections takes about 30 minutes to perform. Many lip fillers contain built-in topical aesthetics. Your provider can also numb the treatment area prior to your injections to ensure your complete comfort.

In terms of our technique, we always approach lip fillers in NYC with the idea that less is more. Rather than overfilling the lips, we individualize the process, making sure that your treatment suits your unique goals, anatomy, and aesthetic preferences. The end result is improved lip definition and volume and a subtle, sexy pout.

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Am I a good candidate for lip injections?

Whether aging or genetics has left you with underwhelming lips, lip fillers can help improve your appearance and augment your self-image. As with any cosmetic endeavor, patients need to be of sound mind and body and in possession of realistic expectations for their results based on their private consultation with Dr. Halaas. The doctor will examine your lips, review your medical history, and then determine your candidacy for lip injections in NYC.

What are the benefits of lip fillers?

  • Safe, non-surgical, and non-invasive
  • No anesthesia, incisions, or downtime
  • Painless treatment
  • Results last 12-18 months
  • Enhances lip volume and plumpness
  • Corrects vertical lip lines
  • Provides a more youthful, inviting smile
  • Enhances self-image and self-confidence
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What happens after my lip filler session?

After your lip fillers in NYC, patients are free to restart their normal activities, whether it be resuming work, going back to school, or enjoying the day shopping and sightseeing. Take care not to rub, massage, or disturb the lips for 4 hours after your session. Be gentle when cleaning your face and applying makeup. For the rest of the day, do not engage in strenuous exercise. If swelling, bruising, or tenderness occurs at the injection sites, you can use a cold compress to help assuage any discomfort. You can also take Tylenol or acetaminophen. Wait at least a month before undergoing laser therapy.

Why choose Dr. Halaas?

Dr. Halaas has been lauded as among the best facial plastic surgeons in NYC. She is double board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, giving her the keen insight, training, and judgment to deliver exceptional, natural-looking lip augmentation outcomes. Dr. Halaas has appeared on Fox News, Dr. Oz, NBX, and Telemundo as an authority on cosmetic treatments and has also served as a clinical investigator for new innovations in aesthetic science.

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COVID-19 Safety Measures

We understand that there may be times when you miss an appointment due to emergencies or obligations for work and family.

However, due to Covid 19. and the current CDC guidelines, we are implementing a new ” no exceptions” cancellation/no show/rescheduling policy effective September 1, 2020.

If any appointment is cancelled or RESCHEDULED less than 24 hours in advance you will be charged a fee of $100. This policy will be in place until further notice and applies to new AND existing clients We apologize for any inconvenience but look forward to getting through this difficult time together.

At Dr. Halaas office, we take our staff’s and patients’ health very seriously. We are implementing safety measures to ensure everyone who comes through our doors will experience the highest level of care and the lowest risk levels.

Safety of our Employees

Each day we are taking our employees temperatures and going over a questionnaire to make sure we are all in the best of health. If anyone has a temperature over 100.4, or has fever, sore throat, chills, loss of taste, cough, shortness of breath, muscle pains, or headache, they will be asked to leave and go see their primary care doctor, or go get tested.

If an employee has been in contact with someone with Covid, we will ask them to get themselves tested, or they will have to quarantine themselves for two weeks.

We have installed a sneeze guard at our front counter for the safety of both our employees and our patients.

Safety of our Patients

Patients must sign up for our patient portal before coming to their appointment

  • Information to get into the portal will be emailed immediately after making an appointment
  • Information to be completed will be medical history as well as a Covid questionnaire
  • Covid questionnaire must be completed for EVERY visit patient makes until further notice
  • We also have a patient app, MyPatientVisit, that we can communicate with the patient when we are ready to see them

All patients must wear masks to their appointment.

We ask patients to come to their appointment alone. Minors may be accompanied by an adult.

Temperature will be taken at the door.

  • If they have a temperature over 100.4 they will be rescheduled and asked to go see their primary care doctor

Once patient has been cleared, we will escort them to their suite where they will be treated.
We have removed water and snacks from our waiting area, as well as all pamphlets regarding services.

Each room will be thoroughly disinfected in between patients
We encourage telehealth consults beforehand, so we can make a plan for when patients do come into office.

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