Lip Injections
Lip injections are a common form of cosmetic surgery obtained by people interested in enhancing the physical appearance of their lips.
People who are unsatisfied with the natural development of their lips typically seek lip enhancement surgery; specifically when they are too thin or undersized.
Because full lips are almost universally associated with youth, beauty, and vitality, this type of cosmetic surgery is also especially popular among women who are experiencing lip atrophy as a result of aging.
If you are interested in acquiring lip enhancement surgery, there are several important factors to consider before you ultimately make a decision.
Does It Really Work?
The fundamental question that should be asked before undergoing any form of lip enhancement is whether or not it really works.
In general, lip augmentation and enhancement can help to improve the overall size and aesthetic quality of the lips dramatically, but there are a number of potential negative side effects that should be observed.
Additionally, many forms of lip augmentation are not permanent, and you may have to undergo repeat surgery over extended time periods.
For these reasons, a thorough understanding of lip augmentation procedures is fundamental to obtaining a safe surgery that will not lead to health problems in the future.
Different Types of Lip Injections
To understand the process involved in lip injections before and after the surgery is performed, you should study the different types of augmentation procedures that are currently employed.
Synthetic injections such as those, which contain silicone oil, are known to have produced a variety of adverse lip tissue reactions after surgery, including swelling, soreness, or an eventual loss of lip line because of a buildup of scar tissue.
Silicone lip injections have been used extensively in the past but do not come highly recommended by health professionals at this point in time due to the variety of problems experienced post-surgery.
Collagen Lip Injections
The augmentation procedure that is widely considered to be the safest is performed with collagen.
Collagen lip injections involve extracting a type of fat called collagen from other parts of the body and injecting it into the lips. Although this procedure has produced fewer problems for patients, it does not last for a long time.
The collagen filling out the lip line tends to dissipate within 9-12 weeks, whereas synthetic injections may last up to two years. Collagen injections are lower risk and should be considered if you are willing to undergo repeat treatments every now and then.
All injections are administered with anesthetics to numb pain (anesthetics also carry the risk of negative side effects).
Choose the Right Cosmetic Surgeon
As a final note, it is important to recognize that the quality of surgery you can receive will vary according to the cosmetic surgeon’s level of experience and competence.
Before applying for surgery you should make sure that the surgeon who will be performing the lip enhancement procedure on you is fully certified, well recognized, and with at least 5 years of surgical experience behind him/her.
You might not want to risk sacrificing your long-term health over the pursuit of temporary lip beauty, so make sure that you are fully aware of every detail involved in the surgical procedure.
