Everybody wants to have fuller lips which will look very appealing to others. But sometimes one is not satisfied with their appearance and definition of lips. It is when they can for various cosmetic surgeries like lip enhancement. The other name for Lip Enhancement is Lip Augmentation. Lip Augmentation is a type of cosmetic surgery or non-surgical procedure which aims to improve the appearance of the lips by increasing their fullness through enlargement and sometimes decreasing also.
Why consider a Lip Enhancement/ Augmentation?
€ If you want to plump up thin lips or create a fuller look then you can go for lip augmentation.
€ It can help to improve uneven lips and gum-show when you smile.
€ If your lips are too large you can consult your plastic surgeon about lip reduction surgery.
One is by using injections; second is through fat transfer; and the third one is through surgical implants.
For the first one, the surgeon usually injects stuff such as collagen or fat into the lips for improving its shape and to give fullness to it. This approach is the least invasive one. But the result of this surgery is only for three to four months. The surgeon can also use Dermal Fillers such as Hyaluronic Acid Fillers and Perlane which has been approved by FDA.
The Fat Transfer Procedure is the least invasive one, but offer long-lasting natural results. In this technique, the surgeon prefers taking fat from another part of the body and then inserting it into the lips. For the fat removal procedure, the Vaser liposuction technique is preferred, as it is the most non-invasive and least painful method. Further, because the implanted fat is taken from your body, it lasts long and offers natural looks.
For, the Surgical Implant method small cuts are made at the corners or within the mouth after which the lip implants are inserted. This also gives you a long-lasting result.
Although there are various type of Lip Enhancement procedures. But the most popular lip enhancement surgery is by using Botox. Botox is a drug which is made from a toxin that is produced by the bacterium €Clostridium botulinum' and is called botulinum toxin.
Botox can soften down the fine lines around the lips and mildly increase the size and fullness of the lips. Botox helps in making the top lip appear fuller by contracting some of the muscles in the upper lip area; it slightly pulls up the top lip. The effects of the procedure work off in several months time. The advantages of Using Botox for lip enhancement is that they do not cause any of the side effects such as redness, rash, and swelling which is more commonly associated with conventional lip injections.
First the lips are cleaned and injection is given to numb the area. The injection is given along the top side of the lip. The needle is then immediately removed and with no pain is felt at the site of the injection.
Before heading for the surgery you should consult a doctor or surgeon of a reputed clinic. You should also confirm that whatever surgery that you should undertake is done by a licensed practitioner.
Why consider a Lip Enhancement/ Augmentation?
€ If you want to plump up thin lips or create a fuller look then you can go for lip augmentation.
€ It can help to improve uneven lips and gum-show when you smile.
€ If your lips are too large you can consult your plastic surgeon about lip reduction surgery.
One is by using injections; second is through fat transfer; and the third one is through surgical implants.
For the first one, the surgeon usually injects stuff such as collagen or fat into the lips for improving its shape and to give fullness to it. This approach is the least invasive one. But the result of this surgery is only for three to four months. The surgeon can also use Dermal Fillers such as Hyaluronic Acid Fillers and Perlane which has been approved by FDA.
The Fat Transfer Procedure is the least invasive one, but offer long-lasting natural results. In this technique, the surgeon prefers taking fat from another part of the body and then inserting it into the lips. For the fat removal procedure, the Vaser liposuction technique is preferred, as it is the most non-invasive and least painful method. Further, because the implanted fat is taken from your body, it lasts long and offers natural looks.
For, the Surgical Implant method small cuts are made at the corners or within the mouth after which the lip implants are inserted. This also gives you a long-lasting result.
Although there are various type of Lip Enhancement procedures. But the most popular lip enhancement surgery is by using Botox. Botox is a drug which is made from a toxin that is produced by the bacterium €Clostridium botulinum' and is called botulinum toxin.
Botox can soften down the fine lines around the lips and mildly increase the size and fullness of the lips. Botox helps in making the top lip appear fuller by contracting some of the muscles in the upper lip area; it slightly pulls up the top lip. The effects of the procedure work off in several months time. The advantages of Using Botox for lip enhancement is that they do not cause any of the side effects such as redness, rash, and swelling which is more commonly associated with conventional lip injections.
First the lips are cleaned and injection is given to numb the area. The injection is given along the top side of the lip. The needle is then immediately removed and with no pain is felt at the site of the injection.
Before heading for the surgery you should consult a doctor or surgeon of a reputed clinic. You should also confirm that whatever surgery that you should undertake is done by a licensed practitioner.