How Much Does Lip Filler Cost in San Francisco?
July 12, 2024
In San Francisco, the price of lip fillers ranges from approximately $500 to $2,000. If you…
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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.
How To Get Fuller, Natural-Looking Lips: Your Treatment Options at MFI
Bold and Beautiful
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!
We applied JUVÉDERM Ultra over the course of 2 appointments to enhance the size and shape of this young woman’s lips.
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.
To make this young man’s lips appear more plump, hydrated, and symmetrical, we used JUVÉDERM Ultra.
This gentleman has excellent lip shape and volume, so we used filler to smooth the wrinkled texture and give his lips a supple look.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Injector 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.
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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.
Schedule MeWhat Can Lip Filler or Lip Flip Improve?
Volume Loss
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.
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 more about what to expect, visit Your Treatment Timeline.
Lip Filler: Better Over Time
Preparing for Your Lip Filler Procedure
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
Lip Filler FAQs
How long does lip filler last?
Lip enhancement with Restylane and JUVÉDERM can typically last between 4 to 6 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.
We’d Love To See You
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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