A lip augmentation is a surgical procedure that enhances the lips through either a natural fat transfer, implants, or dermal fillers. Your chosen technique will depend on your aesthetic goals and preferences regarding surgical and non-surgical treatments. Regardless of the method, your lip augmentation will subtly increase lip volume, making them appear thicker, fuller, and more youthful.
With Eisemann Plastic Surgery Center, clinical excellence. Our state-of-the-art facility is helmed by our founder, Dr. Michael Eisemann, a triple board-certified and award-winning plastic surgeon. He and his son, Dr. Bradley Eisemann, a board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon, use cutting-edge tools and technology to create customized treatment plans for every patient, ensuring anatomically aligned results.
We’re devoted to patient safety, satisfaction, and quality of life at every step. Our team is passionate about patient education and will answer any and all questions honestly and accurately. You’ll be met with kindness, warmth, and respect from the minute you walk through our Houston doors.
Recovery after lip augmentation in Houston typically involves mild swelling, tenderness, and bruising for up to two weeks. You’ll need to rest with your head elevated for a few days to help reduce swelling after a fat transfer or implant-based augmentation.
Most patients resume normal activities, including desk work, gentle movement, and social gatherings, within two weeks. You’ll need to avoid strenuous exercise for up to three weeks to allow your body to heal. Dermal filler-based lip augmentations have no downtime, and you’ll be able to get back to your daily routine as soon as you leave our clinic.
After your procedure, we’ll share a customized recovery plan tailored to your unique treatment. This plan may include the following items:
Over the coming weeks, you’ll return to our Houston office for follow-up visits with Dr. Eisemann. There, he’ll ensure your tissues are healing properly, remove any remaining sutures, and clear you for high-impact activities, such as contact sports.
The final results of your fat transfer or implant-based lip augmentation are permanent, and you’ll enjoy your outcome for years to come. Lip augmentations done with dermal fillers offer temporary results, with most patients noticing changes in lip volume after six months. You’ll need regular maintenance injections to preserve your results.
No. We administer anesthesia ahead of all procedures to prevent pain and discomfort during and after surgery. Some soreness or tenderness is a normal part of recovery, but it should not linger long-term.
If you received dermal fillers, you’ll be able to wear lip products within a few days. Patients who received lip implants or a fat transfer will need to wait until all swelling has resolved and their incisions or injection sites have fully healed, which may take a few weeks. Dr. Eisemann will confirm when it’s safe to wear lip makeup again during your follow-up appointments.
