At The Dermatology and Laser Group, we specialize in natural-looking lip filler treatments that enhance your lips’ shape and volume while maintaining a balanced, proportional appearance. The lips are a central point of focus on the face and we aim to make sure that your lips match the rest of your facial features.

We use only premium FDA-cleared fillers injected using the most modern techniques. Dr. Arash Akhavan is an injection trainer for Allergan, the company that produces two of the most popular lip fillers in the world, and is responsible for teaching his cutting edge injection techniques to other providers.

For over a decade, we have been the go-to center for lip filler treatments in New York City, trusted for creating natural, elegant lip enhancements for professionals and some of the world’s most renowned celebrities.

Lip filler is a relatively simple and inexpensive way to add youthfulness and beauty to the face. We typically use just one syringe, and that is enough to make a big impact on the lips- a vital aesthetic structure in the center of the face.
Lip filler typically lasts 1 to 1.5 years in the lips, making it a very long lasting procedure.
In addition to adding volume and structure to the lips, lip filler also adds hydration, helping with chapped lips.
Lip filler smooths the fine lines on the lips, making lipsticks and lip balms sit smoother on the lips

All injections are performed by a board-certified dermatologist, ensuring the highest level of expertise for lip filler treatments. Dr. Arash Akhavan personally performs every lip filler injection, using techniques he has perfected for over 15 years of injecting thousands of patients.
Dr. Arash Akhavan is an expert at lip filler injections and an Allergan faculty member, chosen by Allergan to train other physicians and providers in delivering safe and effective lip filler treatments. Dr. Akhavan is best known for achieving natural-looking results, as has been highlighted numerous times in the media on television, print, and online.
Dr. Akhavan has led the team at The Dermatology and Laser Group in New York City for over 15 years and has been a member of the prestigious faculty in the Department of Dermatology at The Mount Sinai Medical Center for over 17 years. He has been recognized as a New York Magazine Top Doctor and awarded as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor every year for over a decade.
Our office uses only premium lip filler brands that are FDA-cleared ensuring longer-lasting and consistent results. Our favorite brands for lip filler are Juvederm, Restylane, and RHA.
In addition to safety and efficacy, our office stresses patient comfort in all lip filler treatments. We use cannulas for lip filler injections that we insert in fully numb skin. We also have prescription numbing creams for the lips and specialized cooling devices to increase comfort.
We offer transparent and simple pricing for lip filler, charging just $950 per syringe. Most patients just have one syringe of lip filler every 1-1.5 years.

Restylane Kysse

Restylane Kysse is a lip-specific filler that provides full lips that look and move naturally. It is made with XpresHAn Technology™ hyaluronic acid, formulated for natural movement.

Juvederm Volbella

Juvederm Volbella is ideal for adding very subtle volume and also for smoothing fine lines around the lips. It offers soft and natural enhancement and hydration for lips and it is the perfect choice for those seeking a more subtle result.

Juvederm Vollure

Juvederm Vollure is an FDA-approved facial filler. Although it is not specifically approved for use in the lips we find it to be one of our favorite options for this area. Juvederm Vollure is a perfectly balanced filler that is extremely smooth, but firm enough to give a natural looking plump and lift. In our opinion its characteristics sit perfectly between that of Restylane Kysse and Juvederm Volbella.

RHA 3

RHA 3 is a hyaluronic acid lip filler made by Revance, the same company that brings us Daxxify, the longer lasting Botox alternative. It’s an excellent option for patients seeking more robust volume that moves naturally with facial expressions.

At The Dermatology and Laser Group, we specialize in natural-looking lip filler treatments that enhance your lips’ shape and volume while maintaining a balanced, proportional appearance. Our lip filler treatment are always designed to match your facial features.

What to Expect During Lip Filler Injections

Lip filler treatments typically take around 30 minutes. Before the procedure, a prescription numbing cream will be applied to your lips. Dr. Arash Akhavan will then use a cannula to inject small amounts of filler reducing risk, swelling, and bruising when compared to needle injections.

What to Expect After Lip Filler

After the treatment, an ice pack is held on your lips to minimize bruising and swelling. You may experience some swelling and/or bruising, which typically resolves within a few days. Due to swelling, the lips plump immediately, but the final look will be apparent after any swelling has subsided. We have prescription medications in office that can rapidly decrease your swelling. Lip fillers generally last between 9 to 15 months, depending on the specific product used and how your body metabolizes the filler.

The Secret to Natural Lip Filler Results

We believe that it is most important that lip filler looks natural both at rest and with facial expressions. As most of our patients are either busy NYC professionals, people with packed calendars of events, or celebrities that rely on their appearance in film, on television, and on the runway, our patients demand that their results look natural. We only use premium FDA-cleared fillers and favor a less-is-more approach. Dr. Arash Akhavan also personally performs every lip filler treatment at The Dermatology and Laser Group, using advanced techniques designed to give you natural results both at rest, and importantly, with facial expression.