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Lip Augmentation in Riverton, UT
Human beings are attracted to symmetry. When it comes to the human form, our lips are no exception. People often find full and symmetrical lips to be the most attractive, but such lips elude much of the population.
Fortunately, several aesthetic procedures can help those lacking naturally balanced lips. Some patients will only need non-invasive lip augmentation procedures, such as dermal fillers, to provide long-lasting and exquisite results with little to no downtime. For those seeking more permanent solutions, lip surgeries can also provide lasting benefits to asymmetrical lips.
Dr. Derrick Gale offers both surgical and non-surgical approaches to lip augmentation.
Meet Dr. Derrick Gale, MD
Customized Consultations, Individualized Results
With a focus on improving both form and function, Dr. Gale applies experienced aesthetic judgment and surgical expertise to achieve each patient’s individual cosmetic and functional goals. While delivering the highest level of care and expertise, Dr. Gale and his team maintain a down-to-earth and comfortable atmosphere to put you at ease.
What is Lip Augmentation?
Lip augmentation refers to aesthetic interventions designed to change the lips’ shape, symmetry, contour, and appearance.
Plastic surgeons achieve this in several ways:
Fillers: One popular choice is to use dermal fillers to volumize the .
Surgical: A more permanent approach is microsurgery to redefine the lips’ vermillion borders or lift them into a more approachable smile.
Lip augmentation in Utah can be performed on its own or in conjunction with other aesthetic procedures, such as a rhinoplasty, brow lift, or a liquid facelift, to fully restore your profile.
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Your Lip Augmentation Consultation
Deciding to change your appearance is a big choice- one that should not be taken lightly. During your initial consultation, Dr. Gale will help you clarify and plan your lip augmentation goals.
In your consultation with Dr. Gale, you will:
- Receive a complete medical examination
- Discuss what your goals are
- Review and learn more about your procedural options
- Discuss any remaining questions you may have
Dr. Gale encourages all his patients to inform themselves as well as possible before committing to any procedure. He and his staff are available at any time to answer any questions that you may have at any point in the process.
What are my Lip Augmentation Options?
Vermillion is the reddish-pink skin of the lips. Our lips are defined by the border between this delicate pink skin and our rougher facial skin.
Lip augmentation via vermillion lip advancement involves surgically removing some of the facial skin surrounding the lips and pulling the pink skin over the newly exposed area. This extends the borders of the lips, thus making them more prominent. When performed by an expert of Dr. Gale’s caliber, this procedure can provide beautifully symmetrical lips.
A lip lift aims to either lift the upper lip or raise the corners of the mouth. This is achieved by excising excess skin and suturing part of the lips slightly higher on the face. Lip lifts typically result in a subtle yet permanent lip enhancement.
Because of their ease, price, and minimal downtime, lip filling injections are the most popular choice for patients looking to alter their mouths’ shape and appearance.
Using industry-leading injectable products such as Kybella, Dr. Gale can administer precise injections to the lips to provide specific changes in lip shape, size, and position.
Lip injections are not a permanent solution to lip asymmetry. However, they can be repeated on a well-planned schedule to ensure your lips maintain their full potential without compromising their structural integrity.
Am I a Suitable Candidate for Lip Augmentation?
If you find yourself concerned or distressed about the appearance of your lips, you may want to consider lip augmentation. Dr. Gale would love to help each of his patients enjoy the benefits of lip augmentation, but he also values patient safety above all.
Ideal lip augmentation patients:
- Are healthy individuals who lead active lifestyles
- Maintain their appearance with a proper diet and regular exercise
- Are close to their ideal body weight
- Refrain from smoking, drinking, and certain medications
- Have realistic expectations and have educated themselves on the procedure
Dr. Gale will also provide a full medical assessment to ensure this procedure is safe for you.

Improving Form & Function
Trust Dr. Derrick Gale to help you achieve your goals, whether they are aesthetic, reconstructive or both. View our before and after gallery to see the surgical skill and technical mastery of one of Utah’s leading facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons.
What can I Expect Before, During, and After my Lip Augmentation?
Before your lip augmentation, you can expect a thorough consultation with Dr. Gale. Here, you will clarify your expectations for the procedure. This is best done with photographs of celebrities or other people whose lips you would like to emulate.
It would be best if you began practicing healthy eating habits. Be sure to eat plenty of vegetables, fruits, and protein to ensure your body is in optimum condition to recover from any procedure.
If your lip augmentation is through dermal fillers, Dr. Gale may apply a topical numbing agent at the beginning of your appointment to numb your lips and eliminate the needle’s sensation. Most patients don’t require this, though.
Dr. Gale will then inject the volumizing compound into your lips using a fine needle. This process will take only ten to twenty minutes, and you can walk straight out of the clinic and drive yourself away immediately afterward.
If you’ve chosen one of the surgical options (vermillion lip advancement or lip lift), your appointment will take approximately an hour and a half. Dr. Gale will use a local anesthetic to numb your lips while he performs the procedure.
You won’t need any downtime after injections, and you can return to your routine immediately.
However, you’ll need to spend several days recovering after a vermillion lip advancement or lip lift. You will need to keep your incisions clean and dry after your procedure. Dr. Gale will provide you with a comprehensive list of instructions to ensure your recovery is as comfortable and efficient as possible.
Lip Augmentation in Riverton, Utah
Dr. Gale is a highly trained facial reconstruction specialist. He combines his medical knowledge of the facial structure with an exquisite eye for detail to provide his patients with incredible lip augmentation results.
Partner with our leading plastic surgeon to gain the stunning, symmetrical, and full lips you deserve. To learn more, reach out to Dr. Gale at 801 758 0428 or contact us online today.

Improving Form & Function
Trust Dr. Derrick Gale to help you achieve your goals, whether they are aesthetic, reconstructive or both. View our before and after gallery to see the surgical skill and technical mastery of one of Utah’s leading facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons.