Full lips have long been considered a major beauty asset. Fortunately, even those with thin lips can now enhance the shape and fullness of their lips thanks to lip augmentation. In this procedure, either implant or fillers are used to add volume and shape to the lips, creating a fuller, more sensual looking mouth.
Before you decide if lip augmentation is right for you, there are a number of different factors that you need to consider. Start by learning all that you can about the procedure itself. Next, you need to determine if you are a good candidate for this cosmetic procedure. Finally, it is essential to understand the possible risks and limitations of this technique. By becoming a well informed cosmetic surgery consumer, you will be better able to make the most of your lip augmentation experience.
Preparing for the Lip Augmentation Procedure
Before the procedure begins, your doctor will start with an initial consultation to determine if you are a good candidate for lip augmentation. Your doctor will take a thorough medical history and will also discuss your goals and expectations. Many surgeons recommend bringing example pictures with you in order to point out what you like as well as what you do not like. Your doctor will then be able to tell you if your goals are realistic and achievable.
Once you have decided to move forward with the lip augmentation procedure, your doctor will provide you with a list of specific instructions for pre-surgical preparation. These steps include avoiding smoking, over-the-counter drugs and arranging soft-food meals for the days immediately following your surgery.
Types of Lip Augmentation
The exact procedure will vary depending on the type of lip augmentation you have chosen. There are three basic types of lip surgery procedures: injections, surgical implants and fat transfer. In the injection method, substances such as fat or collagen will be injected into the lip in order to improve the shape and increase the fullness of the lips. While this procedure is the least invasive type of lip augmentation, the results typically last no more than three or four months.
In the surgical implant method, tiny incisions will be made at the corners or inside of the mouth. Next, the lip implants will be inserted through these incisions. Unlike injections, lip implants are a long lasting lip enhancement solution.
The fat transfer method is a relatively new lip augmentation technique. The surgeon starts by taking fat that has been removed from another part of the body with liposuction. Then, this fat is inserted into the lips in order to achieve additional fullness. Because the implanted fat comes from your own body, it is less likely to be rejected and produces very natural looking results.
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