What is Lip Augmentation
Lip augmentation is a cosmetic procedure to enhance the appearance of your lips. Many of us do not like the fact that our lips are small, or thin. If you are the kind that has always dreamt of having full lips, then lip augmentation could be the thing for you.
Lip augmentation is not just about getting full lips. You could also get a lip augmentation procedure done if you are looking to get rid of wrinkles or lines around your lips. While the natural lips are always the best to have, lip augmentation is an opportunity for those who are dissatisfied with their natural lips to have what they want. This is especially true if you are looking to get lip augmentation done for reconstruction purposes. Reconstructive surgery is the best option in the case of congenital defects, such as an ill-formed lip.
You must understand that lip augmentation can work, but only within a framework of limitations. It cannot magically give you the best pair of lips. Also, lip augmentation is not advisable for people with specific medical conditions such as diabetes.
Options for Lip Augmentation
Lip augmentation can be done using two techniques. You can either get injections, or you can get an implant using a surgical procedure. Both these are not too complex procedures, and can be completed in minimal time. The maximum time for both is around two hours. A lip augmentation procedure is usually done by a cosmetic surgeon in his clinic. There are certain dependencies that might require the procedure to be done in the outpatient facility of a hospital as well. This scenario generally depends on the level of complexity of the procedure. A simple procedure is quick and easy.
Injections and Lip Augmentation
As mentioned above, a lip augmentation procedure may just involve you taking a few injections. The procedure is simple, and takes very little time. The anesthesia used is topical, i.e. local anesthesia directly on the lips.
We will briefly take a look at the different kinds of injections available. We will discuss these in detail in another article.
Types of Injections Used in Lip Augmentation
The following is a list of the different types of injections used for an augmentation procedure. Each of these has its own unique qualities, and you can choose which type you want, based on your requirement.
- Collagen
- Autologen
- Fascia
- Dermalogen
- Artecoll
- HylaForm
- Fat
- Restylane
Types of Implants and Surgical Procedures for Lip Augmentation
There are different types of implants and surgical procedures for you to choose from as well, when it comes to lip augmentation. Implants and surgical procedures also are performed using local anesthesia itself. Here we will list out the different surgical procedures and implant types available for lip augmentation. The following are the different types of implants and surgical techniques:
- Local flap grafts
- Alloderm
- SoftForm, Soft ePTFE, and Gore-Tex
- Fat grafting
We will discuss lip augmentation procedures in another article.
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