Narrator: Welcome to your guide to lip augmentation.
Take a few minutes to familiarize yourself
with the procedure and what you can do
to help improve your results.
Remember, this presentation does not take the place
of your consultation and you should make sure
to jot down any questions you may want to ask us later.
Lip augmentation is a popular procedure
for creating fuller, plumper lips.
The appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth
may also be reduced following lip augmentation.
Procedure.
How will your lip augmentation be performed?
There are two approaches to lip augmentation;
injectables and implants.
In an injectable procedure,
small amounts of filler are injected into specific sites
to enhance the shape and contour of your lips.
There are several types of fillers available
including your own fat.
However, most fillers are based on hyaluronic acid,
a naturally occurring compound
of cartilage found in the human body.
Each filler has its own unique properties
including longevity.
The filler that will provide
the best results for you will be used.
An injectable treatment is not permanent
and additional treatments may be necessary.
The second approach, an implant,
is used to permanently add volume to the lips.
Small incisions made in the corners of the mouth
are used to place the implant.
Soft solid silicone and dermal tissue
are used to create the most popular implants.
These can be shaped and carefully placed
to create a fuller lip body
and definition in the lip border.
Preparation.
The consultation is the time to learn about
the best filler options for you.
Be sure to express what you'd like to achieve
and tell us if any previous experiences with fillers.
Together, we will select the technique
that will provide the best result for you.
You should be very open with your medical history,
provide drug allergies,
reoccurring infections like cold sores,
medications, and let us know if you smoke.
This information will help us tailor the procedure to you.
Recovery.
For an injectable treatment,
you may return to work
and your everyday routines immediately.
However, you may decide to wait a day or two
for swelling to subside.
Slight bruises are common
and makeup may be used as concealer
as soon as your lips feel better.
Final results can generally be seen after a day or so.
For lip augmentation with an implant,
your ability to chew may be limited
and a liquid diet may be suggested for the first few days.
Recovery is different for everyone,
but you can expect some discomfort, numbness
and swelling for several days after your lip augmentation.
Avoid chewing, pursing your lips
and excessive mouth movements.
Keep your head elevated for two to three days
while applying small ice packs
to help reduce swelling and discomfort.
Avoid any activity that may incur trauma to your lips.
The appearance of your lips will improve
as swelling resolves.
Feel free to review any part of this presentation you like
and be sure take a look at our before and after gallery
to get a better idea of the results you may achieve.
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