Swedish Lip Technique
If you've been searching for lip filler in San Diego that looks soft, balanced, and unmistakably you, the Swedish Lip Technique™ may be worth exploring. Developed by Swedish physician Dr. Rebecka Gardell, this specialized method uses a thoughtful combination of hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers and a microcannula to place product at varying tissue depths — an approach designed to support natural-looking results rather than an overfilled or exaggerated appearance.
This personalized technique is designed to help address a range of lip concerns, including M-shaped lips, thin lips, asymmetry, and age-related volume changes in and around the mouth. The goal is a smooth, natural-looking transition from the skin of the upper lip to the vermilion border, while minimizing excessive forward projection.
In San Diego, this technique requires specialized certification and is not widely offered. Michelle Cote, PA-C, has completed specialized training and certification — including both didactic and hands-on instruction — in the Swedish Lip Technique™ under Dr. Rebecka Gardell. Tess Aberg, FNP-C, is also trained to perform the technique. Because every lip is anatomically unique, an in-person consultation is required before any treatment plan is created.
The Swedish Lip Technique™ is a specialized lip enhancement method that differs from traditional, single-product filler approaches. Rather than injecting one HA filler at a uniform depth, the technique strategically layers several different HA fillers using a microcannula — a thin, flexible tube — to place product at varying depths within the lip and surrounding tissue.
This method is commonly of interest to adults who feel their lips appear thin, uneven, aged, or previously overfilled, and who are seeking a refined, natural-looking result rather than significant added volume.
ABOUT Swedish Lip Technique
wHAT IT IS
During treatment, your provider uses a personalized combination of HA fillers selected for your unique lip anatomy and goals. Using a microcannula, product is placed at varying tissue depths to support a smooth, natural-looking contour and a soft transition between the lip border and surrounding skin.
The technique is also designed to help address volume changes that can occur above the upper lip with age, supporting a more harmonious appearance between the lips and the surrounding facial structure. As with any injectable treatment, individual results vary, and your provider will discuss a personalized treatment plan with you during your consultation.
How it works
Your journey begins with an in-person consultation, during which your provider will evaluate your lip anatomy, discuss your goals, and determine whether the Swedish Lip Technique™ is right for you. If appropriate, a personalized treatment plan will be created.
Treatment sessions are typically completed in-office and are non-surgical
As with any injectable treatment, temporary swelling, tenderness, or bruising is possible
Downtime is generally minimal, though individual recovery varies
Your provider will review aftercare recommendations specific to your treatment
Results and longevity vary from person to person; periodic maintenance may be recommended
wHAT to expect
FAQs
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Natural-looking enhancement designed to avoid an overfilled or exaggerated appearance
A personalized treatment plan tailored to your individual lip anatomy
Designed to support a smooth, balanced transition along the lip border
May help address the appearance of age-related volume changes above the upper lip
Uses a microcannula technique, which some patients find more comfortable
Minimal downtime as a non-surgical, injectable option
Performed by specially trained, certified providers
A convenient option for ongoing lip maintenance and refinement over time
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Adults who are interested in a natural-looking, personalized approach to lip enhancement — including those with thin lips, M-shaped lips, asymmetry, or age-related volume loss — may be good candidates for the Swedish Lip Technique™. Candidacy depends on individual anatomy, goals, and health history, which is why an in-person consultation with a trained provider is required before any treatment is performed.
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As with any injectable treatment, safety depends on your individual health history and anatomy. Our providers evaluate candidacy during an in-person consultation before any treatment is recommended.
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Rather than a single filler placed at one depth, the Swedish Lip Technique™ uses several HA fillers placed at varying tissue depths with a microcannula, designed to support a softer, more natural-looking result.
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Downtime is generally minimal. Some patients experience temporary swelling, tenderness, or bruising, which typically resolves within a short period. Individual recovery varies.
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Results are often visible shortly after treatment, with any initial swelling subsiding over the following days. Results vary by individual.
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Adults interested in natural-looking lip enhancement — including those with thin lips, M-shaped lips, or age-related volume changes — may be candidates. A consultation is required to confirm candidacy.
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Michelle Cote, PA-C, and Tess Aberg, FNP-C, are both trained and certified to perform the Swedish Lip Technique™, with Michelle having completed specialized certification directly under Dr. Rebecka Gardell.
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Because every lip is anatomically unique, an in-person consultation is required before treatment. Our providers will evaluate your anatomy and goals and build a personalized treatment plan designed around you.
Disclaimer: The Swedish Lip Technique™ is a cosmetic, elective treatment intended for aesthetic enhancement only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individual results and outcomes vary, and no specific result can be guaranteed. A consultation with a qualified, trained provider is required to determine candidacy and to develop a personalized treatment plan.