Lip augmentation is a cosmetic procedure that can give you fuller, plumber lips. These days, an injectable dermal filler is the most commonly used method of lip augmentation . There are many types of dermal fillers that can be injected in your lips and around your mouth. But the most common fillers today are products that contains substances similar to hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance is a natural substance found in the body. It helps increase volume of your lips. These types of dermal fillers are sometimes called hyaluronic acid fillers.
Things To Expect During Lip Augmentation
Injectable lip augmentation techniques can be performed quickly in your doctor’s office with little to no downtime. Fat injection is the exception , since the procedure requires a small area of liposuction to remove the fat from another part of your body before the injection can take place. Before the injections, topical or local numbing agent may be applied to ease discomfort. Sometimes, nerves block injections can be given before the treatment to completely numb the lips. This similar to the anesthetic injections that you get at the dentist to numb your mouth.
After carefully marking the areas to be injected, very fine needles are used to inject the substance into your lips. Following injection, ice may be given to ease discomfort and control swelling. But no firm pressure should be put on the treatment area. Lipstick or other lip products are best avoided immediately after the procedure. You should be able to notice a difference immediately. After you have healed, your lips should feel natural.
Is Lip Augmentation Good For You?
To answer this question, you must first ask yourself why you want to modify your lips. You should not undergo this procedure unless you truly want to modify your appearance. If you are considering lip augmentation to make someone else happy or to try to fit an ideal image you may want to think twice. Furthermore, it is important to have realistic expectations about the outcome. Enhanced lips may make your lips plumper and fuller, but you will still be you when you walk out the doctor’s office. Your doctor can discuss with you the pros and cons of your lip augmentation options and help you decide which technique or product is best for you.
Side Effects And Risks Of Lip Augmentation
Bleeding from the injection sites
Swelling and bruising
Redness and tenderness at the site of the injection
Reactivation of cold sores or fever blisters of the lips or area surrounding the lips.
Lumps and irregularities in the lips
Injection into a blood vessel, causing tissue loss
Ulceration, scarring, or stiffening of the lip.
