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Lip Augmentation

Problem:Lip Augmentation

Do you yearn for luscious, voluptuous lips ?

Solution:
Remove years by restoring a well-defined youthful looking neck

Your lips can be fuller, clearly defined and more inviting.

Fuller, plumper lips can be yours whether your lips have lost volume over the years, or if nature has your yearning for softer, more voluptuous lips. Today, more than ever, women – and some men – are asking about enhancing their lips for personal and professional success.

What is lip augmentation?

Typically, lip augmentation means lip enlargement, however, several different procedures are available to improve the size and shape of your lips. Many patients also want their lip borders more clearly defined, and sometimes widened. Most of our patients desire to enhance and define the fullness of the colored part of the lip or to enlarge the size of the upper or lower lip. How we augment your lips depends upon the ultimate result you desire.

What are lip fillers?

We use a number of materials for lip enhancement. Soft tissue filler include fat, natural collagen products, hyaluronic acids, other biocompatible products.

How often will I need injection of lip fillers?

When we consult with you about your expectations, we’ll help you decide if temporary lip fillers, are for you, and what benefits each one offers. Soft tissue fillers are temporary. After they are naturally absorved back into your body, your will need additional treatments to restore fullness to your lips.

Fat is quickly absorved back into your body so it must be injected frequently to sustain your lips’ fullness

Consideration:

  • Fat highly compatible
  • Often performed with other procedures
  • Anesthesia required – local block
  • Repeat treatment – 3 to 6 months.

Collagen products have been used for years to enhance lips. Prior to treatment with collagen products, a skin/allergy test may be required to be sure your body will react favorable.
 

Consideration:

  • Human collagen needs no prescreening
  • Can be mixed with lidocaine to minimize pain
  • Minor swelling and bruising
  • Repeat treatment – 3 to 6 months

Fuller, more inviting lips

Hyaluronic acids that are naturally found in your body are another popular formulation. They are non-allergenic and give your lips a healthy, full appearance.
 

Consideration:

  • Used with topical anesthetic
  • Minor swelling and redness
  • Repeat treatment – 4 to 10 months

Synthetic products made of the same mineral components as bone and teeth are also used for lip enhancement. These synthetic gels are biocompatible with your body.
 

Consideration:

  • Creamy gel texture
  • Used with topical anesthetic
  • Minor swelling and redness
  • Repeat treatment – 2 to 5 years

What does it feel like to have lip fillers injected?

For lip filler injection, a topical anesthetic is often used to help with discomfort during this brief prcedure. Swelling and discoloration are minimal and quickly disappear. Afterwards, your will see results immediately. You will be able to return to normal activities right away.

When will I see results from lip enhancement?

You’ll use fuller, more luscious lips immediately after a temporary filler is injected. After surgical lip enhancement, your lips will appear oversized as they heal from surgery. Within a few weeks, you’ll see they pouty, appealing lips you’ve wanted. Whatever methods we used to enhanced your lips, your new book will be noticed. Be prepared for compliments.

When can I resume normal activities?

Recovery from neck rejuvenation takes about 2 weeks, after which you should be able to resume normal activities. If you have a complete facelift and neck lift, recovery may take longer. We will carefully monitor your progress to ensure that you heal as smoothly and quickly as possible.
What is recovery like ?

Imagine a more beautiful you

Lip enhancement is but one of the many treatments we offer to revitalize your appearance. Please ask us about other anti-aging procedures to refresh and renew your natural beauty.

Imagine a more beautiful you

NOTE:
Only a licensed professional with the knowledge and skill required to achieve optimum results should administer lip augmentation treatments.

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