subject: Lip Augmentation With Fillers [print this page] Full lips are considered a sign of beauty, adding a sensuous and youthful look to the face. Very often, thin lips considerably mar the appearance of an otherwise beautiful face. Lip augmentation with fillers now makes it possible for people to have lips which they have for long desired.
Those who have thin or lined lips with sagging edges can see notable results after undergoing lip augmentation. Plastic surgeons make use of injectable fillers that add volume to the lips. Wrinkles and creases make way to luscious, soft and firm looking lips.
Scores of people have come to rely on lip augmentation as it the quickest and most effective way to conceal the signs of aging. The results are temporary; the procedure is simple and cost-effective.
Lip augmentation with fillers should hardly take an hour's time under normal conditions. Local anesthesia would be administered so that there is no sensation of pain or discomfort. The plastic surgeon may conduct a skin test depending upon the type of filler used for the augmentation. If injection by collagen is preferred, then skin test would be necessary. However, no test is required for treatment using fat that is extracted from one's own body.
Apart from collagen and fat which are used commonly, other options for injection substances include Artecoll, Autologen, Dermalogen, and Fascia which are FDA approved.
Ensure that lip augmentation with fillers is performed by an experienced and Board certified plastic surgeon. Your plastic surgeon would have a one-on-one session with you, discussing your expectations and giving full details about the treatment option that would be best for you along with the benefits, risks involved, and limitations.
