What is lip filler?
A smooth hyaluronic acid gel placed in the lip body or border to add shape, definition and hydration. The product is matched to your tissue and goal at the consultation; hyaluronic acid is reversible with hyaluronidase.
Dr. Toma's approach is restraint: enhancing proportion and smile balance rather than adding size. As a dentist she reads the lips as part of the smile: the arc of the upper lip, how much tooth shows at rest, and how the lower lip meets the chin.
FDA-approved lip fillers
Soft, flexible gels that move with the lips. The product used is named in your written plan.
| Product | Maker | FDA-approved areas | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restylane Kysse | Galderma | Lip augmentation (adults over 21) | On-label |
| Juvéderm Volbella XC | Allergan | Lips (2016); also infraorbital hollows (2021, over 21) | On-label |
| Revanesse Lips+ | Prollenium | Lip augmentation (22 and older) | On-label |
| RHA 3 | Teoxane | Lips (22 and older, 2023); also dynamic wrinkles and folds | On-label |
Label areas from the manufacturers' instructions for use, verified Oct 2026. Which products are in stock is confirmed at consultation.
Read more about a single product: Filler dissolving (hyaluronidase).
Is $400 good for lip filler, and what does a syringe cost?
A dollar amount means little without the product and the volume. One syringe is usually 1 mL, so half a syringe is 0.5 mL; check the label of the syringe in the room, because volumes can differ by brand. We do not publish a per-syringe price on this page. Your written quote names the product, the milliliters, the minimum fee and the dates that fee is in effect, before anything is placed.
Two syringes is more product than the half-to-one-syringe start used for most first plans. National price surveys vary widely and are not our fees.
Lip flip or lip filler?
A lip flip uses a few units of botulinum toxin in the upper lip so it rolls slightly outward. It adds no volume, it is off-label, and it typically lasts 6 to 8 weeks. Lip filler adds shape and hydration and is approved for the lips only for the products listed above. Choose by what you want to change: gum show suggests a flip, volume or definition suggests filler.
When do I need a lip lift instead of filler?
Filler cannot change bone, your bite or the true length of the philtrum. If the upper lip is long and shows little tooth at rest, adding gel can make it heavier and hide more tooth. A surgical lip lift shortens the skin under the nose; that is a surgical question, not an injectable one, and we will say so.
Results, same lighting and pose
Individual results vary. More cases in Results.
Who it is for
- You want shape and hydration, not size
- You are over 21 (22 for some products)
- You can return for the two-week review
- Pregnant or breastfeeding (safety is not established)
- Active cold sore or infection
- Dental work in the last two weeks (please reschedule)
- Change bone structure or bite
- Replace a surgical lip lift
- Hold if the lip is overfilled
How much does lip filler cost in Naples?
Your written quote is shared at the consultation and depends on the product and amount in your plan, stated as a minimum fee with the dates it is in effect. Numbing and the two-week review are part of the plan. Dissolving, if ever needed, is quoted separately.
Prices are confirmed at consultation and stated with their effective dates. Any offer carries its start and end dates. How pricing works.
What happens, step by step
- Day 0Treatment
45 minutes, numbing included. Mild swelling by evening.
- Days 1 to 3Swelling peaks
Ice, sleep elevated, no heavy exercise.
- Week 2Review
Final shape; a touch-up is quoted and agreed first if you want one.
- Months 9 to 12Gradual fade
Maintain when you choose to. Timing varies by product and person.
Risks and side effects
Common: swelling, tenderness and bruising for up to a week; small lumps that settle. Uncommon: asymmetry addressed at review, delayed nodules. Rare but serious: hyaluronic acid filler labeling warns that injection into a blood vessel can cause vascular occlusion, with vision impairment, blindness, stroke or skin necrosis. Blanching, severe pain or a change in vision needs emergency care at once.
Full informed consent is reviewed before treatment. Tell us about cold sores (we can plan around them), blood thinners and any previous permanent fillers.
Lip filler reviews
“I wanted a very conservative and gentle plan. She listened to my concerns with genuine care.”
Questions about lip filler
Related treatments
Hyaluronidase breaks down hyaluronic acid filler: migration, lumps, over-filled lips or a fresh start.
Hyaluronic acid gels matched to the area each product is approved for.
References: Restylane Kysse, Juvéderm Volbella XC, Revanesse Lips+ and RHA 3 instructions for use (FDA PMA database and manufacturer labeling). Individual results vary. This page is educational and not a substitute for a consultation.
