Mabrie Facial Institute 166 Geary Street Floor 1300 San Francisco, CA 94108 Phone: (415) 445-9513 Text/SMS: (866) 618-9459 Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Our Injectors have perfected the art of lip enhancement. Our techniques are not just about adding volume; they’re about creating harmony, balance, and the perfect symmetry that complements your unique facial features. At Mabrie Facial Institute, we believe your lips are the gateway to your smile and the canvas of your expressions. Whether you’re seeking a subtle enhancement to rejuvenate your natural contours or dreaming of a full, voluptuous pout that exudes ultra-sexy confidence, we’re here to make it happen.
TREATMENT This patient wanted naturally fuller looking lips. We applied Juvederm Ultra to his lips to create a balanced and natural look.THE OUTCOME We recommend touch-up treatments at 9-12 month intervals to maintain results. This long-time patient loves his results! Read More
ABOUT OUR PATIENT This Bay Area professional had an upcoming special event that motivated her visit for lip fillers. Her goals were to gain more symmetry, add volume, and diminish lip wrinkles.
TREATMENT PLAN We decided that treating lips only was appropriate for this patient. Our goal was to give h... Read More
ABOUT OUR PATIENT Bride-to-be and all-star patient of ours travelled to our office from San Jose in order to enhance her lips. In preparation for her upcoming wedding, she wanted to amplify her lips making them picture perfect! MFI TREATMENT PLAN Keeping with softer hyaluronic acid fillers, Juvéderm Vollure... Read More
ABOUT OUR PATIENT This beautiful and energetic patient in her early 30’s is a fitness model and enthusiast! She came in wanting to add more filler to her upper lip for a fuller appearance, while preserving her natural lip shape. MFI TREATMENT PLAN Upon exam, the injector noticed some heaviness that appeared on the... Read More
ABOUT OUR PATIENTA lot of patients visit my office in search of a way to stop looking tired all the time. For most cases, this effect is usually a sign of volume loss occurring around the eyes and tear trough region. But this time, it was caused by another telltale sign of aging in a different part of the face that's just as notice... Read More
ABOUT THIS PATIENT This man in his early 30s wanted to create balance, hydrated look for his lips. He noticed that his lips were slightly asymmetrical and had some noticeable creasing. He wanted to add shape and volume, while keeping results natural-looking and masculine.MFI TREATMENT PLAN Dr. Mabrie used Juvederm Ultra to ca... Read More
See her i360 Full Face results her!ABOUT OUR PATIENTWhen it comes to the lips, symmetry is important. When one of your lips looks bigger than the other, you'll definitely take notice because they're a noticeable part of your face.This young woman from Oakland had been feeling self-conscious of her own lips. For mo... Read More
How To Get Fuller, Natural-Looking Lips: Your Treatment Options at MFI
Bold and Beautiful Lip Filler
For the bold at heart, we can sculpt a fuller lip that makes a statement! Imagine a plush, sensuous pout that’s irresistibly touchable – a true mark of glamour and allure. With our expertly administered fillers, you can flaunt a show-stopping look!
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We applied JUVÉDERM Ultra over the course of 2 appointments to enhance the size and shape of this young woman's lips.
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We used JUVÉDERM Ultra to increase volume, soften wrinkles and improve overall symmetry of the lips.
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Filler was used to rejuvenate this woman's already-lovely mouth, smoothing wrinkles, adding definition, and enhancing youthful fullness.
Subtle Lip Filler
For those who love the “less is more” philosophy, we offer treatments that focus on hydrating and smoothing your lips, giving you that fresh, dewy look that whispers elegance. Say goodbye to fine lines and welcome a tender, supple appearance that feels as good as it looks.
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To make this young man's lips appear more plump, hydrated, and symmetrical, we used JUVÉDERM Ultra.
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This gentleman has excellent lip shape and volume, so we used filler to smooth the wrinkled texture and give his lips a supple look.
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Lip fillers were used to diminish fine lines for a more hydrated appearance, and to enhance the symmetry of this woman's natural lip shape.
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With precise layering in order to not overfill, we used HA lip filler to define and accentuate the lip borders, giving this woman's lips a more distinct and attractive contour.
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Lip filler was injected into both the upper and lower lip to restore natural volume and soften visible fine lines and wrinkles.
BOTOX Lip Flip for Upper Lip Height
If your upper lip flattens or shortens when you smile, we can perform a BOTOX lip flip. We inject a neuromodulator into your upper lip (orbicularis oris muscle), which causes the lip to rotate or “flip” outwards. This works well for those with a “gummy smile” and individuals whose upper lip curls under. We often combine this procedure with lip fillers for optimal lip enhancement. To learn more, visit our blog post on lip flip vs. lip filler.
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This is an example of where BOTOX can be just as helpful as filler. When this patient smiled, her top lip would flatten. After a BOTOX lip flip was performed, her lips are fuller when she smiles.
Correcting Previous Lip Filler
If you have received lip filler elsewhere, and you are unhappy with lips that are overfilled, asymmetrical, or disproportionate, we can use injections of hyaluronidase to dissolve lip filler. These injections work immediately. We may need to apply additional filler to achieve the results you originally sought.
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Although this young woman wanted dramatic fullness, her previous provider overfilled and distorted the shape and proportion. We used Hylenex to refine the areas both around and inside the lips while keeping the bold fullness she wanted.
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This woman's lips were overfilled at another practice. We injected Hylenex with particular emphasis on the center, edges, and outer white borders. This improved overall definition and contour. Our Injectors later refilled the lips to achieve natural-looking fullness.
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This woman's upper lip was overfilled by an outside injector, and the filler extended beyond the lip border, creating the appearance of "duck lips." Hylenex injections restored a more natural projection and border.
Lip Filler and BOTOX for Vertical Lines Around the Mouth
Vertical lip lines, sometimes called smoker’s lines or barcodes, can benefit from a combination of a neuromodulator and dermal filler. The neuromodulator (BOTOX, Dysport, Daxxify) relaxes the muscles responsible for the vertical lip lines. Filler can be injected into the areas around and within the lips for a smoother, more youthful mouth.
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For this woman in her 60s, we used hyaluronic acid fillers to plump up the thin upper lip and enhance the overall shape of her petite mouth. We then used Daxxify for the dynamic lines around her mouth and a lip flip.
How Much Does Lip Filler Cost?
Lip filler, lip flips, and hyaluronidase injections at MFI in San Francisco are priced based on the treatment plan and how much product you need. Please visit our dedicated pricing page for the most current information.
Once you’re happy with your lips, you move into the maintenance phase of treatment. From this point on we only need to see you once every 9 to 12 months for touch-up treatments.
Qualified borrowers may be eligible for 0% financing for 6 to 12 months through CareCredit and Alphaeon medical financing.
The MFI Advantage
MFI focuses exclusively on injectables, and has set the bar in the art and science of fillers for more than 15 years. Dr. Mabrie, trained as a facial plastic surgeon, has dedicated thousands of hours to carefully selecting and training our talented Injectors in the most innovative, effective, and safe techniques for injectables. There is no other practice in the Bay Area with the level of experience, education, and passion for injectables you'll find at MFI.
Flattened, wrinkled, or thin lips can be the result of age-related volume loss caused by fat breakdown and bone resorption. Weight loss can also cause the lips to lose volume.
Naturally Thin Lips
Your lips may seem too thin or narrow to work harmoniously with your eyes, nose, cheeks, and chin. A little filler is a great way to enhance facial proportions.
Lip Wrinkles
To give your lips a smoother, more youthful finish, we use products like JUVÉDERM VOLBELLA XC and Restylane which are specially formulated just for the lips using smaller, smoother hyaluronic acid molecules. These add soft volume that looks and feels natural.
Visibility When Smiling
Thin lips can sometimes “disappear” when you smile. Fuller lips create a nice frame for your smile, and many people who get lip filler feel more confident taking photos and selfies after treatment. A lip flip may also help with a disappearing upper lip or a “gummy smile.”
Asymmetry
Increasing volume has the potential to enhance symmetry, although achieving absolute perfection in symmetry cannot be guaranteed.
Lip Filler
Consultation and Planning for Your Lip Filler Treatment
Your First Visit
Your first appointment is all about getting to know you and your goals and developing the treatment plan that will give you your ideal results. At our San Francisco office, we know that creating a beautiful mouth involves more than just adding volume. That’s why we take the time to evaluate your lips from every angle, in a variety of lights, to assess projection, proportion, and definition.
Ideal lips are plump with a gentle “Cupid’s bow” and follow the golden ratio of 1 to 1.6, upper lip to lower lip. We keep this in mind when developing your treatment plan and are careful to always approach your procedure artfully. When applying filler, we always stay within the natural curves of the lip in order to provide the most realistic-looking results for both women and men.
Please plan to spend about 2 hours in the office for your first visit, which includes consultation, prep, treatment, pre- and post-treatment photography, aftercare education, and scheduling your next appointment.
Your Lip Filler Procedure
Our highly trained Injectors take their time to introduce small, safe quantities of filler so that your results never look artificial or overdone. To create a soft, balanced, youthful look, we use the latest proven techniques and technology, including the blunt-tipped microcannula—which also minimizes bruising and lowers the risk of vascular occlusion. We place the microcannula just under the skin and use a fanning technique similar to liposuction for precise filler application. We also introduce smaller quantities of filler and stage treatment across 2 appointments.
Your Lips May Look Better After Two Treatments
When too much filler is placed in the lips at one time, it can spread out and cause less-than-ideal results. This is why we encourage our lip filler patients to stage treatment across 2 appointments. About 1 to 3 months after your initial appointment, we will polish and perfect your results at your follow-up appointment. After the initial swelling has completely subsided, we can subtly add more filler where needed to produce a natural-looking, balanced, sensuous mouth.
For the best experience, follow these tips in advance of your appointment:
A few days before your appointment, restrict blood thinners, such as anti-inflammatories, fish oil, and alcohol. Limiting these will reduce your risk of bruising from filler injections.
DO NOT discontinue prescribed, medically necessary medications.
Eat and drink a normal breakfast or lunch prior to your appointment; low blood sugar can make patients lightheaded during treatment.
Recovery & Aftercare
Some common injection-related reactions may occur, such as swelling, bruising, pain, itching, discoloration, and tenderness at the injection site. These are normal side effects and are most apparent 24 to 48 hours after treatment. These typically subside within 2 weeks. Most patients return to their routine activities the same day.
Swelling
You may experience swelling with this procedure for up to 2 weeks
Some people may have residual swelling for up to 4 weeks
You may have temporary asymmetry, lumps, or bumps
Will gradually resolve to reveal your final results over about 7 to 14 days
Bruising
While bruising is possible, it is usually minimal
Redness & Discomfort
Often minimal and lasting just a few days
Your lips may be tender to the touch
Downtime
No downtime required
May return to work immediately after treatment
May resume normal exercise the next day
Because we know you have questions about your recovery process, we created an entire page dedicated to BOTOX and dermal filler aftercare.
Lip Filler Recovery
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Aftercare Pro Tips
Lip Filler FAQs
How long does lip filler last?
Lip enhancement with Restylane and JUVÉDERM can typically last between 6 to 9 months. Your individual treatment results may vary. Without touch-up injections, your lips will gradually return to their original fullness. Periodic touch-up injections will help you maintain a fresh look for many years.
Do lip fillers hurt?
Most of our lip filler patients report that they are comfortable during their treatment. At MFI, we use a flexible microcannula during your treatment, which enhances your comfort, safety, and results. We also numb the area with local anesthetics prior to injection, and the Restylane and JUVÉDERM fillers that we use all contain lidocaine—a local anesthetic.
If you’re especially nervous about lip injections, we also offer Nitronox™, a system that allows you to self-administer nitrous oxide or “laughing gas” to help ease your anxiety and discomfort.
How long does lip filler swelling last?
Most of the swelling you experience after lip filler injections should go away within about 2 weeks. Some people have a little bit of residual swelling for up to 4 weeks. It is common for lips to swell unevenly, so be patient. Applying cool and warm compresses can help.
The MFI Advantage
MFI focuses exclusively on injectables, and has set the bar in the art and science of fillers for more than 15 years. Dr. Mabrie, trained as a facial plastic surgeon, has dedicated thousands of hours to carefully selecting and training our talented Injectors in the most innovative, effective, and safe techniques for injectables. There is no other practice in the Bay Area with the level of experience, education, and passion for injectables you'll find at MFI.
If you are interested in learning more about lip filler, request a consultation online. Or you can call us at
(415) 445-9513 to schedule your appointment with one of our highly trained specialists. If you’ll be visiting us from outside the area, our Fly in for Your Procedure page was created just for you to help make planning your trip as smooth as possible.
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