In women, a pretty smile starts with the size and shape of the lips. Over time, the volume of the lips may decrease. Alternatively, more simply, you want to increase the size of your lips.
Lips augmentation is today a simple intervention that is done based on a product naturally secreted by the body: hyaluronic acid, also called in English "filler". After a lip augmentation by injection, you will find a radiant and sensual mouth and smile.
It is a surgical procedure performed most often under local anesthesia. The procedure consists of reinjecting the patient's fat into the thin portion of the lip, in order to thicken it, using miniaturized instrumentation adapted to the face. This technique is called micro facial lipofilling.
Different Forms of Lips Augmentation:
- Complete lips filling and augmentation.
-Filling the middle of the lips or what is called the round filling.
-Filling in the shape of a heart, which is a simple filling in the middle of the lips.
-Filling in the shape of an arc, making the lips look longer and thinner.
-Fuller Top, in which the upper lip is filled in more than the lower lip.
Tips before Lips Augmentation:
1. Avoid filler injections if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.
2. If you have a history of cold sores, there is a risk that needle sticks may trigger a recurrence of cold sores. Please let the doctor know if you are prone to cold sores or herpes simplex infections so they can prescribe medication for you to start before your appointment.
3. Avoid dental procedures or cleanings 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after filler injections.
4. Avoid vaccinations 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after a filler treatment.
5. Let us know in advance of your appointment if you have an active infection (such as tooth infection, ear infection, sinusitis, urinary tract infection).
6. Let us know about your current medications and supplements, as well as your allergy history.
7. We need to know your previous aesthetic treatments and surgeries.
8. Tell us know if you are taking immunosuppressive drugs.
Procedure of a Session of Injections in the Lips:
Before any injection session, in order to beautify the lips, an initial consultation is carried out at OREC Clinic. During this meeting, the Doctor listens to your aesthetic needs and expectations.
After an analysis of your face and your lips, the doctor can define the most suitable treatment to meet your wishes. He will ask you about your personal and family history or about your allergies to ensure that there ıs no contraindication prevents the treatment of your lips with these injections. This is also the ideal time to ask all your questions about the rest of the treatment.
On the day of the injection session, the Doctor will clean and disinfect your lips. He then proceeds to administer the desired product. This procedure only lasts 15 minutes and is not painful.
The result is visible for 12 months for hyaluronic acid and 3 to 6 months for Botox.
Lips Augmentation Side Effects:
Fortunately, most side effects of lips augmentation injections are mild and temporary. The most common risks are bruising, swelling, and small bumps, but these are temporary and usually only last a few days. Other temporary effects may appear and which will disappear in a few days such as:
-Bleeding and pain at injection sites.
-Reactivation of cold sores.
-Discoloration or sensitivity.
-Infection.
-Your lips may be of different sizes (asymmetry).
Tips after Lips Augmentation:
-Apply ice to your lips using an ice cube covered with a cloth, this helps relieve swelling, itching, bruising and any other pain.
-Stay hydrated, drink plenty of water, it will help your body heal.
-Eat plenty of hydrating fruits and vegetables and try to avoid excess sodium, which can make swelling worse.
-Avoid high temperatures and heated saunas or exercise yards for 48 hours after treatment. High heat can make the swelling more pronounced.
-Ask your doctor which painkillers you can take in the days following your treatment.
-Try sleeping with your head elevated on pillows to reduce swelling. Do not sleep on your face.
-Avoid making up your lips for 24 hours after.
-You should avoid smoking to avoid the risk of infection.
