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Lip filler is a hyaluronic-acid (HA) injectable — brands like Juvederm® and Restylane® — that adds volume, shape and definition to the lips. At Nu Image Medspa in Lutz, FL (3939 Cheval Blvd, off N Dale Mabry Hwy near Cheval), lip filler is placed by Susan Wallace, MSN, ANP-BC — a Diamond-status Master Injector with 20+ years of experience and a 4.7-star rating.
Most first visits use a half to one full syringe (about $400–$800, priced per syringe), take about 30 minutes, and give immediate volume that settles over 1–2 weeks once swelling fades. Results last 6–12 months, and because it’s HA, it can be dissolved if you ever want to reverse it. Serving Lutz, Cheval, Carrollwood, Northdale, Odessa and Land O’ Lakes. Call 813.949.3300.
Lips carry a face. They’re the feature the eye goes to in every close-up — the sideline group shot, the restaurant selfie, the video call where your own thumbnail stares back at you all afternoon. Around Cheval and greater North Tampa, where the calendar runs on galas, boat days, reunions and a steady stream of photos, thinning or uneven lips tend to be the thing people quietly notice about themselves long before they book anything. Good lip filler in Lutz, FL isn’t about a dramatic new mouth. It’s about the version of your lips that photographs like a good day.
Lips also change earlier than most people expect. The upper lip thins and lengthens with age, the corners start to turn down, and the crisp border that used to catch the light softens — and sun exposure speeds all of it along, which in this climate is not a small factor. A little well-placed HA filler restores what time and UV take: A defined border, a supported cupid’s bow, balance between a fuller lower lip and a shy upper one.
One pattern we see constantly: people quietly coming in to dissolve filler from somewhere cheaper. Lips that went too big, filler that drifted above the lip line into a shelf or “duck” look, hard lumps that never smoothed out. Almost always it traces to one of two things: too much product placed too fast, or an injector working past their experience on one of the most technique-sensitive areas of the face. We do dissolve and correct migrated filler — but the whole point of this page is to help you not need that call in the first place.
The appointment runs about 30 minutes with no real downtime. Most clients come in over lunch or after work — we’re open until 7 on weekday evenings — and head straight back to their day with a little swelling that settles within a few days. Just plan it a week or two ahead of a big event, not the night before, so your lips are fully settled when the photos start.
| Best for | Adding volume, defining the lip border and cupid’s bow, correcting asymmetry, and restoring age-related lip thinning |
|---|---|
| What’s used | Hyaluronic-acid fillers — Juvederm® (Ultra XC, Volbella) or Restylane® (Kysse, Silk), matched to your goal |
| Typical amount | Usually a half to one full syringe per visit; built gradually over sessions for a natural result |
| Typical cost (Lutz) | About $400–$800 per syringe · priced per syringe · see monthly specials |
| Results appear | Immediately (with swelling) · fully settled at ~1–2 weeks |
| Results last | 6–12 months, depending on the product and your metabolism |
| Reversible? | Yes — HA filler can be dissolved with hyaluronidase if ever needed |
| Downtime | Minimal — mild swelling/tenderness for a few days; back to your day right away |
| Injected by | Susan Wallace, MSN, ANP-BC · Diamond-status Master Injector · 20+ years’ experience |
Pricing is approximate and confirmed at your complimentary consultation. Units vary by individual anatomy and goals. Ask about current specials and flexible payment plans.
Lip filler is priced per syringe, not per unit, and most people need less than they think. A half syringe (0.5 ml) is plenty for subtle definition, a first-timer easing in, or a light refresh. A full syringe (1 ml) gives a more noticeable, fuller result and is the most common choice for a first real enhancement. At Nu Image Medspa a syringe runs roughly $400–$800 depending on the product, which puts most lip visits in that range.
The most important number here isn’t the price — it’s the pace. Great lips are usually built over more than one session, not crammed into a single appointment. Susan would rather place a conservative amount, let it settle for two weeks, and add more than overfill on day one and chase a correction later. That approach costs the same per syringe and protects you from the exact overfilled, migrated look people come to us to fix.
Slightly, and the right choice is about your lips, not the sticker. Juvederm® formulas (Ultra XC for volume, Volbella for subtle definition and fine lip lines) tend to feel plush and full. Restylane® Kysse is built to flex naturally with a smile and Silk for delicate border work. Susan matches the product to the result you want at your consult and confirms the exact syringe count and price before anything is injected — no surprises, and monthly specials plus payment plans keep it predictable.
Lip filler isn’t one look — it’s a set of choices about shape, balance and how much. Every plan is custom-mapped to your lips and goals. Common approaches:
Our most requested look. A conservative amount to restore volume and definition so lips look like you on a great day — not like you had anything done.
~0.5–1 syringe
Redraw a soft or faded lip line and lift the cupid’s bow for a crisper, more polished shape — often with very little volume added.
Fine-detail filler
A more noticeable enhancement for those who want it — built in balanced layers so fullness stays proportionate to your face.
1 syringe+, over sessions
Even out a lower lip that overpowers a thin upper (or vice versa), and correct unevenness so both lips read balanced at rest and in a smile.
Mapped at consult
Rebuild volume and structure lost with age, soften the fine “lipstick lines,” and lift down-turned corners for a refreshed, age-appropriate result.
HA filler · often staged
If past filler migrated, over-inflated or went lumpy, we can dissolve it with hyaluronidase and rebuild from a clean slate — the right way this time.
Correction visit
Not sure how much filler you need or which shape suits your face? A quick consultation maps your lips and confirms syringes and pricing up front — no pressure to do it all at once.
They’re often confused but they’re not the same. A lip flip uses a few units of Botox® to relax the upper lip so it rolls slightly outward — subtle, no added volume. Lip filler uses HA to actually add volume and shape. Many people start with a flip, then add filler — or combine both. Susan will tell you which fits your goal.
| Lip flip | Lip filler | |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Botox® (tox) | HA filler |
| Effect | Rolls lip outward | Adds real volume |
| Added volume | None | Yes |
| Lasts | ~2–3 months | 6–12 months |
| Cost | Lower (a few units) | Per syringe |
The fear is everywhere online: Filler that creeps above the lip line into a puffy shelf, a “duck” or “sausage” look, hard lumps that never smooth out. Those outcomes are real — but they’re almost never the product. Migration comes from too much filler placed too fast, injected too shallow or too high, in lips that were overfilled past what they could hold. In other words, it’s a judgment problem, and the lips are one of the least forgiving places on the face to get that judgment wrong.
Avoiding it is the whole craft: The right amount, the right depth, the right product, built in stages instead of all at once. That judgment comes from volume — treating thousands of lips over more than 20 years and knowing when to stop. Susan Wallace, MSN, ANP-BC is a board-certified Adult Nurse Practitioner with a post-graduate degree from George Washington University and a clinical background at the National Institutes of Health. She has injected since 2004, holds the Diamond-status Master Injector designation reserved for the top tier of injectors nationwide, and has trained many of Tampa Bay’s injectors herself. She builds lips conservatively and honestly — and if you’ve got migrated filler from elsewhere, she can dissolve it and start fresh.
Susan maps your lip shape, balance and goals, recommends a product and amount, and confirms syringes and price.
Topical numbing first for comfort, then careful injections — about 30 minutes total. Most describe it as pressure, not pain.
Expect swelling for a few days; ice and stay upright. Skip strenuous exercise, heat and dental work for ~24–48 hours.
Final shape shows at ~1–2 weeks. We review then and add a touch more if your plan is being built in stages.
We’re centrally located on Cheval Blvd, an easy drive from across the area. Tap your neighborhood for directions and local details.
Cheval Lip Filler →
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Odessa Lip Filler →
Carrollwood Lip Filler →
Land O’ Lakes Lip Filler →
Drive times are approximate — check live directions for your exact route. Free on-site parking at 3939 Cheval Blvd, Lutz, FL 33558.
Lip filler is priced per syringe. Most first visits use a half to one full syringe, so a typical lip visit runs about $400–$800 depending on the product (Juvederm® or Restylane®) and how much you need. Your exact syringes and price are confirmed at your complimentary consultation, and we run new specials every month with payment plans available.
A half syringe (0.5 ml) is ideal for subtle definition, a first-timer, or a light refresh; a full syringe (1 ml) gives a fuller, more noticeable result and is the most common first enhancement. Great lips are usually built over more than one session rather than crammed into one, so Susan often starts conservative, lets it settle, and adds more if needed.
Most lip filler lasts 6–12 months, depending on the product used and how quickly your body metabolizes it. Lips are a high-movement area, so they can break filler down a little faster than some other spots. A quick maintenance visit keeps your result consistent. The filler longevity timeline by treatment area shows how lips compare with cheeks and under-eyes.
Migration is when filler moves beyond the lip border into a puffy shelf above the lip — the “duck” or over-done look people worry about. It’s almost always caused by overfilling or placing product too shallow or too high, not by the filler itself. Prevention is technique: The right amount, right depth, right product, built in stages. Susan doses conservatively and builds gradually specifically to avoid it — and can dissolve migrated filler from elsewhere.
Yes. Because these are hyaluronic-acid fillers, they can be dissolved with an enzyme called hyaluronidase if you’re ever unhappy, over-filled, or dealing with migration or lumps. That reversibility is one of the biggest safety advantages of HA lip filler, and it’s why we use it.
A lip flip uses a few units of Botox® to relax the upper lip so it rolls slightly outward — subtle, with no added volume, lasting about 2–3 months. Lip filler uses HA to add real volume and shape and lasts 6–12 months. Many clients start with a flip, then add filler, or combine the two. Susan will recommend which fits your goal.
Most people describe it as pressure and quick pinches rather than real pain. We apply a topical numbing cream first, and the fillers themselves contain lidocaine, which keeps you comfortable throughout. Some tenderness afterward is normal for a day or two.
Swelling peaks in the first 24–48 hours and settles over the following days, with the final shape at about 1–2 weeks. You can eat right after (go gentle and avoid very messy or hot food that evening), but avoid kissing, straws, dental work, intense heat and hard exercise for about 24–48 hours, and don’t massage or press on the lips unless we tell you to.
We don’t treat during pregnancy or breastfeeding. HA fillers haven’t been studied for safety in those situations, so the responsible standard is to wait — it’s an elective, cosmetic treatment, and we’d rather have you back when the timing is right. We’re glad to book your consultation for later.
We’re at 3939 Cheval Blvd, Lutz, FL 33558, just off N Dale Mabry Hwy near Cheval, Steinbrenner High School and Gaither High School — serving Lutz, Carrollwood, Northdale, Cheval, Odessa and Land O’ Lakes. Free on-site parking. Call 813.949.3300 to book.