Lip Augmentation in Minneapolis, MN

Enhance your lips with increased volume, definition, and symmetry for a naturally fuller appearance.

Plump, Define, and Perfect Your Pout with Lip Augmentation in Minneapolis

Full, defined lips can enhance facial harmony, but not all lip augmentation techniques deliver natural-looking, balanced results. Dr. Hagen specializes in customized lip augmentation in Minneapolis, offering options such as fillers, fat grafting, SMAS lip augmentation, and lip lifts to achieve your ideal shape. His approach prioritizes subtle, proportionate enhancements, ensuring long-lasting results that complement your unique facial features. Located in a boutique, patient-focused practice, Dr. Hagen offers a luxury experience with personalized care.

What Is Lip Augmentation?

Lip augmentation enhances the lips by increasing volume, definition, and symmetry using injectable fillers or other techniques. This procedure is highly customizable, allowing patients to achieve anything from a subtle enhancement to a more dramatic look. The result is naturally fuller, well-balanced lips that enhance your overall facial appearance.

Options for Lip Augmentation

Lip augmentation offers several techniques to enhance volume, shape, and symmetry, ensuring results tailored to your unique goals. Dr. Hagen provides a variety of options to suit every patient’s needs, including the following:

SMAS Lip Augmentation

This innovative technique focuses on lifting and repositioning the Superficial Muscular Aponeurotic System (SMAS) around the lips to achieve natural volume and definition. Unlike fillers, this method uses your body’s existing tissues, making it ideal for patients seeking long-lasting, subtle results.

Fat Grafting to the Lips

This procedure uses your body’s natural fat, harvested from areas like the abdomen or thighs, to restore lip volume. Fat grafting offers a natural and long-lasting solution with the added benefit of using no synthetic materials.

Lip Lift

Injectable fillers are a non-surgical option for adding volume, smoothing wrinkles, and improving lip shape. With customizable results and minimal downtime, lip fillers remain one of the most popular choices for lip enhancement.

Lip Filler

Injectable fillers are a non-surgical option to add volume, smooth wrinkles, and improve lip shape. With customizable results and minimal downtime, lip fillers remain one of the most popular choices for lip enhancement.

The Benefits of Lip Augmentation

Enhanced Lip Volume: Lips are fuller and more defined, complementing your natural features.
Improved Symmetry: Uneven or asymmetrical lips are adjusted for a more balanced appearance.
Customizable Results: Techniques like fillers, fat grafting, or surgical options allow results to align with your goals.
Boosted Confidence: Fuller, more youthful lips create a refreshed, confident look.

I cannot express enough how wonderful my experience with Dr. Hagen has been! From our very first consultation, he made me feel comfortable and listened to my concerns about looking tired and older than my age. The transformation he achieved was truly remarkable — he helped me regain my youthful appearance and, in turn, my confidence.

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Is Lip Augmentation Right for Me?

Lip augmentation is a great option for anyone looking to enhance the volume, shape, or symmetry of their lips. Ideal candidates range from younger individuals seeking fuller lips to older patients wanting to restore lost volume. If you’re considering lip augmentation in Minneapolis, we invite you to schedule a consultation with Dr. Hagen to explore treatments like fillers, fat grafting, or a lip lift. He will assess your concerns and anatomy to tailor a treatment for your needs.

The Lip Augmentation Process What to Expect

Consultation: Dr. Hagen will assess your lip structure, discuss your goals, and determine which augmentation technique best suits your needs.
Preparation: You’ll receive personalized pre-treatment guidelines, which may include pausing certain medications and following a skincare regimen to optimize healing.
During the Procedure:
- Lip Filler: A numbing agent is applied, and dermal fillers are carefully injected into precise areas of the lips to enhance volume and shape. The process takes about 15-30 minutes, with immediate results.
- Fat Grafting: A small amount of fat is harvested from a donor site (such as the abdomen or thighs), purified, and strategically injected into the lips for natural, long-lasting volume.
- SMAS Lip Augmentation: A portion of the superficial muscular aponeurotic system (SMAS) is repositioned to enhance the lips naturally. This technique provides a permanent structural improvement without synthetic fillers.
- Lip Lift: A small incision is made beneath the nose to lift the upper lip, shortening the philtrum and increasing lip visibility. The incision is closed with fine sutures to ensure minimal scarring.
Recovery & Aftercare: Post-procedure care varies based on the technique used. Fillers require minimal downtime, while surgical options may involve mild swelling and sutures. Dr. Hagen will provide detailed aftercare instructions to ensure a smooth recovery.

After Your Lip Augmentation: Recovery & Results

Recovery varies depending on the chosen technique:

Lip Fillers: Mild swelling and bruising last 2–5 days, with immediate results that settle within 1–2 weeks. Maintenance injections every 6–12 months help sustain volume.
Fat Grafting: Swelling lasts 1–2 weeks, with final results visible in 2–3 months as the fat stabilizes. Results can last several years but may require touch-ups.
SMAS Lip Augmentation: Recovery lasts 7–10 days, with mild swelling and tightness. Results are permanent, though natural aging continues over time.
Lip Lift: Swelling and tightness last 1–2 weeks, and the incision heals within 4–6 weeks. The results are long-lasting, creating a permanently enhanced lip shape.

Following proper aftercare, hydration, and sun protection will help maintain the best results.

Why Choose Mitchell Hagen, MD?

Dr. Hagen offers a personalized approach to lip enhancement, specializing in a variety of advanced techniques, including fillers, fat grafting, SMAS lip augmentation, and lip lifts. His philosophy prioritizes natural-looking, proportionate results, ensuring lips that complement your facial structure without looking overdone. As a fellowship-trained expert in facial aesthetics, he brings a level of precision and artistry that sets him apart–making Dr. Hagen a leading expert for lip augmentation in Minneapolis. If you’re ready to perfect your pout, schedule a consultation at Mitchell Hagen, MD, today.

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Lip Augmentation Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best lip augmentation option for me?

The best option depends on your goals—fillers provide temporary volume, fat grafting offers long-term enhancement, and a lip lift improves lip definition and shape.

How long do lip fillers last?

Lip fillers typically last 6–12 months, depending on metabolism and filler type.

Will my lips look natural after augmentation?

Yes, Dr. Hagen prioritizes natural-looking results, ensuring lips are proportionate and harmonious with your facial features.

Can lip augmentation be reversed?

If hyaluronic acid fillers are used, the results can be reversed with an enzyme called hyaluronidase. Surgical options are permanent.