For those unhappy with the appearance of their lips, lip augmentation can be used to help increase the size and plumpness of your lips, providing you with a superior way of enhancing your lips with longer-lasting effects. Lip augmentation, also called lip enhancement, can achieve your desired look safely and effectively and can be combined with other procedures to give your face a more youthful appearance. During your visit with Dr. Smith, she will discuss with you your surgical goals, medical conditions, and surgical options for your lip augmentation.
What is Lip Augmentation?
Lip augmentation is a collection of surgical and nonsurgical procedures that add or restore volume to the lips. This procedure works to smooth vertical lines along the lips and mouth, and the overall goal is to produce natural-looking results that can last up to a year or longer. People bothered by the appearance of thin, lined, or asymmetrical lips can use lip augmentation to address these concerns. Our clinic can provide multiple options to improve symmetry and redefine the lip shape to your desired goals.
As a personal procedure, lip augmentation can be performed with multiple treatment options, including dermal fillers, fat injections, and lip implants for your aesthetic goals. Lip augmentation surgery is ideal for those unhappy with their lips’ appearance. Good candidates for lip augmentation are those who don’t have any medical conditions that impair healing, are non-smoking, and have realistic expectations for their medical procedure.
Lip Augmentation Recovery at Real You Plastic Surgery and Wellness
During your consultation with Dr. Smith, she will discuss your personal goals and needs as a patient, as numerous factors can play into the overall recovery. The doctor will evaluate your general health, discuss any medical conditions you may have and any previous surgeries, and discuss your lip augmentation options as well as risks and complications.
When considering your candidacy for lip augmentation, you may be asked to complete lab tests, medical evaluations, and recommendations to avoid possible outcomes. These recommendations include taking medications to prepare for your surgery and avoiding medications such as aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, and herbal supplements.
For your comfort and well-being, Dr. Smith will go over the lip augmentation procedure in further detail, outlining the procedure through the following steps:
- Anesthesia: Dr. Smith will administer intravenous sedation for the duration of your surgery or dermal filler procedure.
- Lip Augmentation Incisions: The doctor will create incisions depending on the treated areas and the chosen procedure. For lip implants, incisions will be made inside the corners of the mouth for minimal scarring and visibility. Fat injections require liposuction from different body areas, which can be further discussed with her during your consultation.
- Implants, Fat Injections, and Dermal Fillers: Patients choosing lip implants will have their choice in implant, where the implants will be inserted through tiny incisions. For fat transfer and dermal fillers, it will be injected into the desired areas for a natural feel.
- Suture and Recovery: Once the procedure is complete, incision areas are closed with layered sutures and wrapped in garments, skin adhesives, and surgical tape for healing. Medications may be prescribed for pain and inflammation relief for dermal fillers and fat transfers.
At Real You Plastic Surgery and Wellness, Dr. Smith will monitor your progress, providing detailed instructions on how to care for your lip augmentation. To learn more about what lip augmentation can do for you, request a consultation today!
