Lip Augmentation

Lip Augmentation is a lip reconstruction cosmetic surgery procedure that will give you plumper and fuller lips. Lip fullness is increased by injecting dermal fillers, such as hyaluronic acid, collagen, fat, and implants. Hyaluronic acid fillers are currently the most popular. After injecting the gel in the filler, it supports and shapes the tissues of the lips.

There are several advantages to using hyaluronic acid fillers. Some of these advantages are Control over lip volume; the gradual pace of treatment; lumps and bumps can be dissolved easily; there is less bruising; results last longer, and allergic reactions are unlikely.

Dermal fillers can last from four to twelve months and achieve soft, natural-looking results. Depending on the product, dermal fillers such as hyaluronic acid can boost lip volume, enhance lip shape, and smooth vertical lip lines. One such popular hyaluronic acid filler is Juvederm. Fat injections can also be used for lip augmentation, with the latter often being called plump lips surgery or big lips surgery. Fat injections are also called fat grafting and use fat from another part of your body as a lip filler. Fat grafting involves liposuction surgery in a different area of the body. The procedure can be done without incisions on the face or lips. Fat injections should only be done by a qualified cosmetic surgeon. They achieve a beautiful, augmented lip contour that looks and feels very natural and lasts for years.

Lip implants are also an option for lip augmentation. They can achieve a semi-permanent lip enhancement if you desire a more lasting solution with minimal maintenance. Implants are made from soft, pliable, silicone rubber or a biodegradable substance, and work best for patients who desire a noticeable increase in lip volume.

Lip Augmentation helps to restore volume to thin or aging lips; helps smooth vertical lip lines; improves symmetry between your upper and lower lips, and refines the shape of thin or flat lips.

You need to prepare for your surgery, both physically and mentally. You should have a very clear idea about the type of lips you want post-surgery. You also need to choose your cosmetic surgeon very carefully. Your cosmetic surgeon will typically ask you a lot of questions about your expectations regarding the lip augmentation surgery.

Dr. Suma has several years of experience in performing successful lip augmentation surgeries. She works individually with each patient and counsels them regarding the results they can expect post-surgery when it comes to lip augmentation. Most cosmetic surgeons caution against lips that are too full and recommend a shape that is natural-looking.

Your doctor may also recommend that you avoid aspirin, fish oil, multivitamins, and Vitamin E for about a week prior to your surgery. This is because each can act as a blood thinner and can result in post-injection bruising.

Injectable lip augmentation procedures can be performed quickly in your doctor’s clinic with little or no downtime. The only exception is fat injections. This is because the procedure involves liposuction to remove fat from another part of your body to inject in your lips.

Before the injections, a topical or local numbing agent is applied to prevent acute discomfort.

Sometimes nerve block injections are given to completely numb the lips. These are similar to the anaesthetic injections you get at the dentist to numb your mouth. Holding ice to the lips before the injections also helps numb the area and prevents bruising and swelling.

Once your lips are numb, your cosmetic surgeon will carefully mark the areas to be injected. Subsequent to this, very fine needles are used to inject the substance into your lips. After the injection, ice may be applied to reduce swelling and ease discomfort. However, no firm pressure should be put on the treatment area. Lipsticks or other lip products should be avoided immediately after the procedure.