Lip Enhancement Class at Salt Boutique Labs Aesthetic and Wellness in Wappingers Falls, NY

Dr. Reina Barrett-Baas’s Lip Enhancement Class at Salt Boutique Labs Aesthetic and Wellness is a comprehensive training course designed for both beginner and advanced aesthetic practitioners. This hands-on, small-group class focuses on the precise combination of Botox (neurotoxins) and Juvederm dermal fillers to expertly enhance, balance, and correct the lips. For more information, contact us or request an appointment online. We serve patients from Wappingers Falls NY, Spackenkill NY, Poughkeepsie NY, Beacon NY, Fishkill NY, East Fishkill NY, Rhinebeck NY, Millbrook NY, and surrounding areas.

Lip Enhancement Course Description

This focused hands-on training is designed for licensed Medical professionals (RN, NP, PA, MD, DO, DDS) who want to master the techniques of lip enhancement using dermal fillers. The course covers essential lip anatomy, assessment, product selection, injection techniques, and complication management to achieve safe, natural, and balanced results tailored to each patient’s aesthetic goals. This is a one day hands-on training with a second day to follow Dr. Reina.

1. Lip Anatomy & Aging

• Detailed review of lip and perioral anatomy
• Understanding vascular structures (e.g., superior and inferior labial arteries)
• Age-related changes in the lips and surrounding structures
• Lip proportions: golden ratios, philtrum, vermillion border, Cupid’s bow, and oral commissures

2. Aesthetic Assessment & Planning

• Facial balancing and lower face harmony
• Identifying asymmetry, volume loss, or contour issues
• Customizing lip treatments: volume vs definition vs hydration
• Setting realistic patient expectations

3. Product Knowledge & Filler Selection

• Choosing the right filler based on:
– Rheology (G’, elasticity)
– Desired effect (structure vs softness)
– Duration and safety

• Popular filler options for lips (e.g., Restylane Kysse, Juvederm Ultra, Versa)

4. Injection Techniques
A key component of the course is teaching various lip injection techniques for different goals and lip types.

Techniques taught may include:
• Linear threading
• Tent technique
• Vertical depot (Russian lip style)
• Lip border enhancement
• Cupid’s bow shaping
• Cannula vs needle use for different areas
• Injection depth and angle for safety and effect

5. Complication Prevention & Management

• Identifying and managing:
– Vascular occlusion
– Lumps, asymmetry, swelling, bruising
– Filler migration and overfilling
• Use of hyaluronidase for correction or emergency
• Creating and using an emergency protocol

6. Hands-On Training
Participants will inject live models under expert supervision.

• Assessment and treatment planning
• Lip enhancement with real-time guidance
• Opportunity to practice various techniques
• Individualized feedback to refine skills