Love Your Lips.
Still Look Like You.
A personalized approach to natural-looking volume and definition. Premium hyaluronic acid lip filler, placed with a consultation-first philosophy by certified injectors with over 10 years of experience — so the result enhances your own beauty rather than changing it.
Individualized lip assessment • Conservative, proportion-based enhancement • Natural-looking results
What Is Lip Filler?
Lip filler is an injectable gel made of hyaluronic acid (HA) — a substance your body already produces naturally to keep skin and tissue hydrated and plump. When precisely placed in the lips, it restores volume, smooths vertical lines, defines the cupid's bow, and adds balanced, natural-looking fullness.
We use premium FDA-approved HA fillers such as Revanesse Versa and Juvederm Ultra XC. Each product has a slightly different texture and lift capacity, and your injector selects the right one based on your lip anatomy and goals — never a one-size-fits-all template.
The result is visible immediately. Because HA attracts water, your lips also feel softer and more hydrated after treatment. Results typically last 6 to 12 months depending on the product, your metabolism, and your individual response. We do not guarantee a specific longevity — results are individual.
Individual results vary.
Individual results vary.
A Consultation-First Approach
Listen
We start by hearing what you want — a touch more fullness, better balance, hydrated smoothness — and just as importantly, what you don't want. Your goals shape everything that follows.
Assess
Your injector studies your natural lip proportions, cupid's bow, and how your lips move with your expressions. Enhancement should work with your anatomy, not against it.
Personalize
Every plan is built around your unique lips. Product choice, placement, and volume are tailored to you — never a one-size-fits-all template or a look copied from someone else.
Explain
We walk you through the filler, the technique, and what to expect during and after treatment, so you decide with clarity and confidence before anything begins.
The Treatment Itself
On the day of treatment, topical numbing is applied and we use fillers formulated with lidocaine for comfort. Most patients describe little more than a brief pinch as the filler is precisely placed using fine needles or micro-cannulas. The injection portion often takes just 15 to 20 minutes. You'll see immediate volume and hydration the same day, with mild swelling settling over a day or two as your final, natural look emerges.
Candidacy & Honest Expectations
May Be a Good Fit
- • Good overall health
- • Realistic expectations for natural enhancement
- • Desire to restore volume lost with age
- • Smoothing vertical lip lines
- • Balancing lip asymmetry
- • Adding soft, hydrated fullness
May Not Be Suitable
- • Active cold sores or oral infection
- • Certain autoimmune conditions
- • Known allergy to hyaluronic acid
- • Pregnant or breastfeeding
- • Expectations of dramatic, surgical-level change
Individual results vary.
Individual results vary.
What to Expect
Consultation & Assessment
Your visit begins with a consultation. Your injector reviews your medical history, examines your natural lip shape, cupid's bow, and facial proportions, and discusses your goals. This is where your individualized plan is built — product choice, placement, and volume tailored to you.
Numbing & Placement
Topical numbing is applied and fillers formulated with lidocaine are used. Most patients feel only a brief pinch. Filler is precisely placed using fine needles or micro-cannulas for a gentle, comfortable visit.
Reveal & Aftercare
You'll see immediate volume and hydration the same day. Mild swelling may settle over a day or two. You receive individualized aftercare instructions and a follow-up plan. Your recovery is personalized — we do not promise zero downtime.
Realistic Recovery
First Days
Swelling, bruising, tenderness, and slight firmness are common. Swelling is most noticeable in the first 24 to 48 hours. Bruising, when it occurs, typically lasts 5 to 7 days.
1–2 Weeks
The filler softens and your lips feel natural and hydrated. Most patients report their lips feel like their own within 1 to 2 weeks. Your final, natural look emerges as swelling fully resolves.
6–12 Months
Results typically last 6 to 12 months. Touch-up treatments help maintain your desired volume. You can safely add more filler as early as 1 month after your first treatment.
When to Contact Us
Contact us promptly if you experience severe or worsening pain, swelling, redness, firmness, color changes, or any signs of vascular concern (such as blanching or prolonged whiteness). For urgent concerns, call (313) 846-7987 right away.
BeforeAfter
Individual results vary.
Before & After
Drag the slider to compare a real MI Body Contours patient's lips before and after hyaluronic acid filler treatment.
Individual results vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Love Your Lips?
Request a consultation with our certified injectors. We'll assess your natural lip shape and build an individualized plan for balanced, natural-looking enhancement — or let you know honestly if another approach better fits your goals.
Ask Us Anything
Questions are always free. Call our Dearborn clinic directly or request an appointment and our team will follow up with you during business hours.