Lip Augmentation

What is lip augmentation?

Lip augmentation is a procedure performed to reshape and augment the lips so that they appear fuller and are aesthetically more pleasing. The lips are enlarged in relation to the surrounding facial features such as the nose and teeth.

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Am I a candidate for lip augmentation?

Lip augmentation is considered in patients who are in good overall health and with realistic goals. It is indicated for those who lack adequate fullness in their lips and others who develop it with age. More often, the upper lip is treated.

However, you may not be able to undergo lip augmentation if you have:

Recurrent herpes simplex lesions
Facial nerve disorders
Severe hypertension
Diabetes
History of multiple allergies
Autoimmune disorders

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How is lip augmentation performed?

For injectable lip augmentation, you will be administered with a topical aesthetic to keep you comfortable. Your doctor will suggest the best injectable filler that will help you achieve the desired results. The regions to be treated are marked and the filler is injected using a fine needle.

Alternatively, surgical implants can be used, such as:

Your own fat graft or local flap grafts obtained from the inside of your mouth
Graft from a donor
Synthetic material

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What can I expect after lip augmentation?

Injectable lip augmentation can be performed on an outpatient basis, where you can go home after the injection of the filler. Apply ice to reduce swelling and pain, but avoid the use of pressure on your lips and any lip products immediately after the procedure. You may be prescribed antibiotic creams to apply on your lips.

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