While many people long for fuller, more sensual lips, some are hesitant to undergo lip augmentation for fear of pain. It’s true that the lips are a sensitive part of the body and lip injections can be uncomfortable and even painful. Fortunately, lip augmentation doesn’t have to hurt. Dr. Smith offers painless lip treatments using a dental block to numb the lips prior to injection, providing patients with all the fullness and volume they want but without the pain.
Candidates for Lip Augmentation
Candidates for lip augmentation are typically looking to plump up thin lips. Some individuals are born with thin lips while others lose volume in the lips as they age. Lip augmentation can also help to redefine the lip border and even improve fine wrinkling around the mouth. As with other cosmetic procedures, patients should also be in good physical health and have realistic expectations for improvement.
Options in Lip Augmentation
Injectable fillers have become very popular for lip augmentation. While there are many types of fillers that can be used in the lips, hyaluronic acid fillers are among the most common. These include Restylane, Perlane, and Juvederm. Many find that these provide a very natural result with little risk of allergic reaction. In addition, the material can be dissolved with a simple injection if the results are unsatisfactory. Other options for lip augmentation include surgical procedures and lipo transfer.
Injectable Lip Augmentation
Injectable lip augmentation is performed in the office setting and takes just fifteen minutes or so to complete. Dr. Smith uses a dental block to first numb the lips. A very fine needle is then used to inject the substance into the lips.
Lip Augmentation Recovery & Results
There is little to no downtime associated with injectable lip augmentation. Some minor swelling may occur and can be alleviated by gently applying ice. Work and other normal activities can often be resumed right away, though patients should avoid lipstick or other lip products immediately after the procedure. Other temporary side effects may include bleeding, bruising, redness or tenderness at the injection site. Results can be seen immediately after treatment. The duration of results will vary depending on the particular filler used. Hyaluronic acid fillers may last for four to six months. Fat transfer often lasts longer.
