Lip Augmentation
Introduction
Lip augmentation is a procedure designed for people wishing to enlarge and reshape their lips. It allows creating more sensual looking lips using various techniques available. This procedure can also help people with congenital lip defects. The ideal candidates for lip augmentation are men and women otherwise healthy who wishes to reshape the appearance of their lips. This procedure can be performed using injectable fillers, implants and surgical manipulations. All techniques are typically performed using local anesthetics. Beautiful lips are a must in fashion and Dr. Mountcastle says there is a great demand for this simple quick improvement of the size of their lips. It is our most popular procedure. With age lips become thin and droop giving a sad look. Temporary and permanent lip fillers can easily correct these changes by increasing the volume of the lips by injecting the sterile solution. Similarly the corners of the mouth can be lifted by these injections. Temporary fillers are ideal for initial use in younger age group. If they like the lips then a permanent filler can be injected at a later date. Permanent fillers are ideal for older clients and also the younger ones who already have experienced the temporary fillers and feel comfortable with the result. After applying local anesthetic cream and an injection to block any discomfort the gel is injected as desired. This change can be demonstrated while being done on a hand help mirror. Injections take a very short time approximately 20 minutes. Temporary fillers need follow up injection every six to 10 months. Permanent fillers are excellent for long term enhancement of lips. They however do require very stringent sterility when injected. This latest permanent filler is our most popular product. It's excellent for the lips, cheeks, frown lines, nasolabial folds and corners of mouth and chin.
Procedure
The surgeon performs various manipulations to create new look for your lips. The cuts are made from the inside of your mouth, involving only skin and mucous membranes. Flaps are created to either shorter the distance or to fill the desired space.
Recovery and Final Result
Recovery after most filler injections is minimal while lip implants, lip lifts and lip advancement involve a recovery of about five to seven days. Depending upon the specific procedure, some swelling and bruising may occur. Any pain that patients experience can be controlled with medication. Patients can usually return to work right away after a filler injection procedure or within seven days after a surgical procedure.
