Full lips are considered youthful. Lip enhancement (also known as lip augmentation) can be achieved in a number of ways. Many patients opt for enhancement using absorbable fillers, which are injected into the lips, but there are also surgical options available for those interested in a more permanent solution. It is important to learn about the procedure and its effects to be fully prepared.
Lip enhancement helps balance the face shape. If you are a self-conscious person with the appearance of your lips and you are not satisfied with it, you can consider lip enhancement as a cosmetic procedure. This technique helps people whose lips are thin and tend to fade when they smile, or whose lips have become less full and thinner with age.
There are several options at your disposal to help you achieve fuller lips. You can opt for lip injection, made with natural or synthetic fillers. These fillers can last for several months, but you’ll need regular touch-ups to maintain them. For permanent solutions, you can opt for lip implants or surgical procedures. Recovery can range from a day or two to several weeks, depending on the procedure you choose.
Injectable lip fillers are substances injected directly into the lip. There are several types of fillers that provide lip enhancement. Fillers differ in terms of composition and thickness or firmness. Most of these products will slowly dissolve over several months. Fillers can be injected in the office using topical anesthetic creams or local anesthetics.
Natural body fat can also be injected as a filler. For this procedure, a small amount of fat is removed from the body (usually through a small incision inside the belly button), processed, and then injected back into the lips. Some fat will be reabsorbed after the procedure, but the remaining fat will usually be permanent.
There are several surgical procedures. Your surgeon will explain all the options. The recommended procedure may be based on the recovery period and your personal aesthetic goals. In some cases, the surgeon may perform two or more procedures to get the best look for you. Lip enhancement surgery procedures include the following:
Surgical-Dermic Graft:
this is a permanent lip augmentation procedure. A dermal graft can be taken from the thighs or deeper layers of skin. This graft is then surgically positioned on the lip lining (under the mucosa) in order to obtain a fat mass.
Surgical lip implant:
Lip implants are inserted by making small incisions in the corners of the lips. Natural or synthetic materials are used, depending on the desired results.
