Lips augmentation

LIPS AUGMENTATION

Lips are one of the most visible of all human organs and perhaps the most emotionally expressive part of the human body, so it's hardly surprising that lip enhancement has become so popular. Soft, protruding, and pliable, they are also multi-functional, providing an opening for food and beverage consumption, an instrument of both verbal and non-verbal communication, a tactile sensory organ and an erogenous zone.

WHAT IS LIP AUGMENTATION

Lip augmentation is a cosmetic procedure designed to create fuller, smoother lips and can also reduce fine lines around the mouth. Lip augmentation can be accomplished with the use of injectable fillers, implants or through other surgical techniques. This is not only an appearance-enchasing procedure, but also an antiaging procedure since thinner lips are one of the most noticeable and universal signs of aging.

WHO IS A GOOD CANDIDATE?

The best candidates for lip augmentation are non-smokers who are in generally good health and who have a positive outlook and realistic expectations about the procedure's outcome. Those with very thin lips, fine lines around the mouth or asymmetry of the lips can benefit from lip augmentation.

PRE-OPERATIVE CONSIDERATION

With certain filler materials, your surgeon may require a skin allergy test to perform the procedure. patients who exhibit a reaction to the skin test, those with a serious allergy history or those who are allergic to lidocaine should not undergo lip augmentation. With certain filler materials we may require a skin allergy test prior to performing the procedure. Patients who exhibit a reaction to the skin test, those with a serious allergy history or those who are allergic to lidocaine should not undergo lip augmentation. In addition, the procedure will usually be postponed if you have an active infection (such as a herpes outbreak) or other inflammatory skin condition present. As with all other cosmetic procedures, you should let the surgeon know about any medication or herbal supplements you may be taking.

POST OPERATIVE CARE

Even with surgical lip augmentation procedures, incisions are usually tiny and heal quickly. Therefore, no special wound care is usually required. Most patients find that intermittent application of a cold pack can help with swelling and bruising.

RECOVERY & DOWNTIME

When performed as a stand-alone procedure, most non-surgical lip augmentations are considered a "lunchtime" procedure, meaning you can return to work immediately afterwards. However, some swelling and bruising is normal, and can last an average of 3 to 7 days. On the other hand, surgical methods of lip augmentation can come with up to a one week recovery period. Guidelines vary based on the technique and type of filler material used.

RISKS & COMPLICATIONS

Risks and possible complications include: bleeding, asymmetry, migration (movement) of the implant, extrusion of the implant (the implant or filler pokes or oozes out from under the skin, usually through the incision or injection site), and allergic reactions which can cause prolonged redness, itching, swelling, or firmness at the injection site. All of the materials such as: silicone, methacryl, aquamid, puragen, restylane and other hyaluronic acid patients tolerate well.