Lip augmentation can be carried out in two steps; pouting and contouring. To create a more pronounced mouth and fuller lips, a hyaluronic acid dermal filler and/or collagen based filler is injected into the inside of the upper and/or lower lip. This is often combined with the marking of the contour of the lip by injecting the gel along the lip line. Redefining this edge leads to a more youthful and appealing look. It also prevents lipstick "bleeding" into the small lines around the lips. The lines that go up towards the nose (philtrum ridges) can be defined by injecting the gel into them. To achieve the optimal result, a combination of these steps is often used.

After the injection, the lips often become a little swollen. This means that the result directly after the treatment may not be the final result. (The swelling typically resolves spontaneously within a few days or up to a week .)  Dr. Alexander Ataii specializes in lip augmentation in San Diego.