Lip Injections & Augmentation Treatments

In our youth our lips are plump and full. As we age, they lose their fullness. The lips are one of our most prominent facial features and many people define beauty by their lips. In fact, many celebrities are renowned for their full, plump lips. With the advent of new filler substances and quick procedures with minimal downtime, lip enhancements have gained in popularity.

Lip Enhancement or Lip Augmentation adds fullness to the shape and size to the lips, by injecting biocompatible materials into the lips. In some cases, tissue is surgically moved from the inner lip to add fullness to the outer lip.

Lip augmentation is a procedure that involves injecting a cosmetic filler into the lips in order to enhance its size and shape. Some of the more common fillers used include Fat, Collagen, and Restylane. Collagen injections are temporary and will last a few months. The results of fat injections can be permanent, but sometimes the procedure needs to be repeated until the desired result is achieved. Restylane is a newer form of injectable filler, that lasts longer than fat and Collagen.

Collagen lip injection is a non-surgical cosmetic procedure that can add significant volume to the lips, creating a "pout" effect that can last for months. Collagen treatments can bring back a youthful appearance to your lips - and create a fuller lip line. It can also smooth-out fine lines around lips. Treatments generally last from 3 to 12 months and repeat treatments are recommended every 4 to 6 months after the initial Collagen injection.

Collagen treatments are generally safe. However, about 3% of the population is allergic to collagen, so tests must be conducted beforehand for safety reasons.

Advantages of Collagen
• Patients are totally recovered in two or three hours.
• Considered safe if performed properly.
• Improvement is immediate, and correction is achieved in just one treatment session.

Disadvantages of Collagen:
• About 3 percent of the population is allergic to collagen.
• your body will consume the collagen and it will gradually disappear.
• Frequent Treatments may be necessary

RESTYLANE is a crystal-clear, non-animal, biodegradable gel based on a natural substance, called hyaluronic acid. The gel is injected into the skin in tiny amounts with a very fine needle. Since Restylane is not made from animal products, it does not require any allergy tests prior to injection.

Restylane treatments are excellent to restore the 'cupid's bow' area of the lip, and to make the edge of the lip crisp, as it is in children. The edge of the lip becomes even, and sharp, keeping lipstick in place and providing a natural, youthful lip appearance. People who suffer from droopy corners of the lip can also obtain relief with Restylane.

Advantages of Restylane
• non-animal source - no allergy testing required.
• Lasts longer than other dermal fillers.
• Improvement is immediate, and correction is achieved in just one treatment session.

Disadvantages of Restylane:
• Restylane does not contain an anesthetic, so injections can be uncomfortable.
• may cause redness, swelling, pain or tenderness lasting for a few days.
• The treatment is temporary & frequent Treatments may be necessary

Lip Injection Treatments