Lip Filler

Lip Filler treatments with Dr. Raggio are not generally known to be painful. We offer a numbing agent to help with discomfort but also provide Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) for patients needing that extra comfort measure or who are nervous about injections. 

Any patients who experience swelling, redness, or feel a little sore at the treatment site after a lip filler treatment can safely use over-the-counter medication (i.e., Tylenol), and a cold compress gently applied to the lips and surrounding areas to decrease swelling and maximize comfort. Rest assured most side effects from a lip filler are usually gone in up to 24-72 hours after the injection.

An initial lip filler can last up to a year for a majority of patients. While Dr. Raggio recommends maintenance sessions every 6 months, the extended results from this treatment make it a cost-effective and efficient option to improve the look of your lips. If you have previously received a lip filler elsewhere and are coming to Raggio Facial Plastic Surgery for maintenance, our specialists will create an aesthetic plan that determines how many appointments you need and how to space them apart. 

Immediately! We know results are key to your overall experience, and the best part about a lip filler is the immediate visibility of its results. Although there is a short period of the lips looking slightly overfilled for 2-3 days, the filler quickly settles and creates the voluminous shape and definition that Dr. Raggio’s lip filler is known for. We remind all our patients that everyone’s anatomy and lip shape is different, and produces results in different ways. A consultation session with Dr. Raggio will give you a clearer idea of what you can expect from this treatment and how you might benefit. 

Because a Birmingham Lip Filler with Dr. Raggio is a quick and mostly pain-free procedure, it can be combined with other procedures used to enhance your facial features.

Dr. Raggio can help guide you through the decision-making process by recommending treatments such as BOTOX or other strategically placed dermal facial fillers, all of which work in tandem with a Lip Filler to completely rejuvenate your face.

You will have the opportunity to discuss your options with Dr. Raggio during your consultation and you can both craft a plan that fits your needs.

The non-invasive nature of a lip filler means there is a very small likelihood that you will experience any risks. However, at Raggio MD Facial Plastic Surgery, we are committed to patient safety knowing it can make for a more enjoyable experience with satisfactory results. 

Some of the potential risks associated with a lip filler can include: 

• Bruising
• Bleeding at the injection site
• Misshapen lips
• asymmetry
• Dissatisfaction with results
• Lumps, bumps, or other visible or palpable irregularities
• Reaction to the filler material, either immediate or delayed

By choosing Raggio Facial Plastic Surgery as your Lip Filler destination, you are further minimizing any risks by placing your trust in our expert hands. We inform you of all the risks so you can make an informed decision. 

While many plastic surgery practices offer treatments in all parts of the body, we take a different approach. At Raggio MD, we offer highly specialized treatments focused exclusively on one area: the face. We believe that this singular, undistracted focus is what creates true mastery of the field. Dr. Raggio’s passion and extensive experience in Facial Plastic Surgery guarantee that we provide unparalleled results. At Raggio MD we focus all of our energy and expertise on facial procedures, ensuring that we do perform them at their highest level. Because Face is all we do, we can honestly say that we do it best.

We give the patient a 100% honest evaluation of their concerns and goals. Having the full range of surgical and non-surgical treatments allows us to develop a plan without the potential for treatment bias. During consultation visits, Dr. Raggio will present his recommendation(s) and arm patients with the necessary knowledge to make an educated decision about their treatment. The theme that permeates every appointment: “The patient comes first.”

Dr. Raggio also serves as an Injectable Trainer (e.g., BOTOX, Facial Filler) for the Beverly Hills Institute of Aesthetic Medicine in Los Angeles, CA. He enjoys sharing his passion and knowledge for all things Facial Plastic Surgery-related, and takes great pride in delivering exceptionally natural results with injectables, BOTOX included.

Raggio MD promises you’ll receive the best Lip Filler results in Birmingham without compromise. Dr. Raggio prides himself on being a perfectionist and tailors an individualized treatment plan for each patient. He believes that no two surgical cases are identical and that outstanding results demand precision, attention to detail, and an appreciation for beauty.