Vermilion Lip Border

Vermillion Border

It’s the line of demarcation between your lips and the surrounding skin.

When we are younger, the vermilion border is usually well defined. Lipstick lays smoothly. As we age, vertical lines can develop, cutting through this border. Lips lose their volume and the lip edges become less distinct.

Aging thin lips and loss of vermilion borderThe 53-year-old patient to the right has aging lips which have thinned and there’s no longer a visible line between lips and skin.

Because the lips play such a significant role in makeup and in how women feel about their attractiveness, the vermilion border is an area of focus by our practitioners in response to patients’ wishes to regain lip volume and a smooth, youthful lip line.

We are excited to offer the Fotona4D LipLase treatment at our Cow Hollow location. Beside treating the vermilion border, our practitioners can customize this treatment to also plump lips and improve lip symmetry.

Resurfacing treatments like AgeJET Plasma Rejuvenation and Scarlet RF Microneedling can treat the vertical lines around the lips (sometimes called smokers lines), minimizing the wrinkles cutting into the lip line.

We offer the “lip flip” treatment, which uses a neurotoxin like Botox or Dysport, injected at the cupid’s bow and near mouth corners, and possibly in muscles between side of nose to upper lip. This is an ideal treatment to prevent lip vertical lines from forming.

And of course, lip augmentation with dermal fillers is our most popular solution.

lip augmentation to enhance vermilion border
Before and immediately after lip augmentation with Restylane dermal filler products.

Book your free—always no obligation—consultation to meet with an expert on preserving your vermilion border.

Marie R.
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Kirsten S.
Linda and staff are amazing. I am always very happy with my treatment results. It is apparent that she researches various technologies and techniques. The applications are always evolving with new and improved products. Highly recommended.
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Excellent service and an overall pleasant experience. Victoria was professional and knowledgeable. She proposed treatments addressing both my anesthetic and medical concerns.. I could not be happier with the results. Also, the Receptionist, Mattie, was pleasant and efficient. I look forward to future treatments.
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Lisa M.
Hayes Valley is the best! Kate did an incredible job with Dysport removing the wrinkles from my forehead, Sandra gave me great abs and glutes with Emsculpt, and Linda gave me my youthful facial structure back with Sculptra. These women are truly amazing. So glad that I found them!
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Gene V.
I love Hayes Valley Medical Esthetics! I've been coming for a while now for Botox and filler treatments. Linda is AMAZING! She knows just the right amount of product needed in all the right places to bring out my best facial features. I feel more handsome every time!!

The front desk staff are super sweet and helpful. They always ask exactly what I want and I never feel like I'm being 'upsold' or encouraged to do anything other than what I came in for. I would highly recommend HVME to anybody that is on the unsure about trying some of the services they offer. You won't be disappointed. Thank you!!
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Gene V.
I love Hayes Valley Medical Esthetics! I've been coming for a while now for Botox and filler treatments. Linda is AMAZING! She knows just the right amount of product needed in all the right places to bring out my best facial features. I feel more handsome every time!!

The front desk staff are super sweet and helpful. They always ask exactly what I want and I never feel like I'm being 'upsold' or encouraged to do anything other than what I came in for. I would highly recommend HVME to anybody that is on the unsure about trying some of the services they offer. You won't be disappointed. Thank you!!
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Julie S.
This was my first experience with any filler/injection treatment and it was very pleasant, professional and everyone there made me feel safe, welcome and I felt very knowledgeable coming out of my treatment about what to expect. I will absolutely be back!
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Tina B.
Diana at the front desk is so sweet, the medical assistant was amazing & personable and Kate who did my procedure is my favorite! As I walked out and met my husband, I told him how much I enjoy being there & what a good vibe Hayes has.
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Cher B.
Sheila and Linda took great care of me and I look younger and vibrant.  I do not trust anyone else for injectables.  Linda is careful, thoughtful, and respectful of one’s budget. I have followed her from Marin into SF and I will continue to follow her where ever she practices.
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I highly recommend Hayes Valley Medical Esthetics!! All the front desk staff are warm, friendly and professional and Denise is the best for laser, she goes above to make you feel comfortable and at ease. Andrea is exceptional at explaining the services they offer. They are the best in SF in my opinion and I do my research!
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Excellent customer service, advice, and care. Botox and Microneedling. Melonie is a gem. She is extremely knowledgable, sincere and honest. Everyone here is helpful, They carry a fabulous array of skin products too. I am so pleased with my results!
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