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  W alk into any MedSpa or scroll through social media, and you will hear the terms “dermal filler” and “lip filler” thrown around constantly. Sometimes they are used interchangeably. Sometimes they are treated as completely different things. So which is it? Here is the simple truth. Is dermal filler lip filler  ? Yes and no. Let me explain. The Short Answer Lip filler is a type of dermal filler. But not all dermal filler is lip filler. Think of it this way. All squares are rectangles, but not all rectangles are squares. Similarly, all lip fillers belong to the broader category of dermal fillers, but dermal fillers are used for many different areas of the face – not just lips. Once you understand this distinction, you will never be confused again. What Are Dermal Fillers? Dermal fillers are injectable gels that restore volume, smooth wrinkles, and enhance facial contours. Most modern dermal fillers are made of hyaluronic acid — a substance that occurs naturally in your skin. H...

  By AquaVita Wellness & MedSpa Orange County | 3 min read   B efore I got my first lip flip, I was terrified. Not of the results — I had seen enough beautiful photos to know I wanted that subtle lift. I was terrified of the pain. I kept imagining needles stabbing my lip over and over. I pictured wincing, tearing up, and regretting my decision instantly. Then I actually did it. And I felt silly for ever worrying. So if you have been asking yourself, do lip flips hurt ? Let me walk you through exactly what it feels like. Press enter or click to view image in full size The Honest Answer: No, Lip Flips Do Not Really Hurt Here is the truth that nobody tells you. A lip flip is one of the least painful aesthetic procedures you can get. Why? Because the injections are not going into your lip itself. They go into the small muscles just above your upper lip — the area between your nose and your lip, often called the philtrum. That skin is thin, but it is not nearly as sensitive as ...

  By AquaVita Wellness & MedSpa Orange County | 4 min read W  alk into any MedSpa or scroll through social media, and you will hear the terms “dermal filler” and “lip filler” thrown around constantly. Sometimes they are used interchangeably. Sometimes they are treated as completely different things. So which is it? Here is the simple truth.   Is dermal filler lip filler ? Yes and no. Let me explain.   The Short Answer Lip filler is a type of dermal filler. But not all dermal filler is lip filler. Think of it this way. All squares are rectangles, but not all rectangles are squares. Similarly, all lip fillers belong to the broader category of dermal fillers, but dermal fillers are used for many different areas of the face — not just lips. Once you understand this distinction, you will never be confused again. What Are Dermal Fillers? Dermal fillers are injectable gels that restore volume, smooth wrinkles, and enhance facial contours. Most modern dermal fillers are ...