What is it ?

Lip enhancement includes a set of procedures that add or restore volume to the lips and smooth vertical lines around the lips and mouth.

While surgical procedures, remain an option, Dr. Nitin Ghag and his team are increasingly using minimally invasive treatments to achieve very natural-looking results that can last for up to 1 year or longer.

Types of treatments-

Dermal filler injections

Hyaluronic acid fillers, such as Juvéderm and Restylane products, are a popular non-surgical option, offering temporary lip enhancement at an affordable cost. When administered by an experienced provider, dermal fillers can last 4 to 12 months and achieve soft, natural-looking results. Depending on the product, fillers can boost lip volume, enhance lip shape, and smooth vertical lip lines (perioral rhytids).

Benefits of dermal lip fillers

  • Treatments take only 15 to 30 minutes
  • A skilled cosmetic surgeon can adjust the amount of filler used to achieve results with precision
  • Little to no downtime is needed
  • Improvements are usually noticeable immediately after treatment
  • Results are final within 2 weeks

Side effects are typically mild and include temporary bruising, swelling or redness at the injection site. Serious complications are extremely rare when treatment is performed by a qualified provider
Treatments must be repeated periodically to maintain results A very small percentage of patients may be allergic to ingredients in manufactured fillers

Fat injections

Autologous fat injections, also called fat grafting, use fat from another part of your body as a lip filler.

Fat grafting typically involves liposuction surgery on a different area of the body, and the procedure can be done without incisions on the face or lips. The fat injections can achieve a beautiful augmented lip contour that looks and feels very natural and last for years.

Benefits of fat injections for the lips

  • Fat looks and feels very natural in the lips
  • Results can last for many years; once final results are achieved; you should not need to repeat treatment
  • Risk of allergic reaction is close to zero
  • No incisions are needed in the lips

Considerations

Fat injections require a surgical component, Several days of downtime may be required, depending on the extent of liposuction performed. Some injected fat may not survive in its new location, possibly requiring additional treatment to achieve the desired result

Lip implants

Lip implants can achieve a semi-permanent lip enhancement for those desiring a more lasting solution with minimal maintenance. Implants are made from a soft, pliable silicone rubber or biodegradable substance and are best for patients desiring a noticeable increase in lip volume.

Experienced cosmetic surgeons typically perform lip implant surgery using local anesthesia, inserting implants through tiny incisions hidden in the corners of the mouth.

Benefits of lip implants

  • Results can last for many years.
  • When performed by a skilled cosmetic surgeon, lip implant surgery can take less than 30 minutes to perform and leave virtually undetectable scars
  • Most patients require only 1 to 3 days of downtime

Considerations

  • A safe procedure and beautiful results require a highly experienced, qualified cosmetic surgeon
  • Another surgery is required to remove lip implants
  • Implants are not effective for smoothing fine lip lines
  • All surgery carries some risk, including infection and bleeding
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