Lip Augmentation

Lip augmentation is an esthetic procedure for making a patient's lips plumper and fuller. Nowadays, the most popular method of lip augmentation is an injectable dermal filler. 

There are many types of dermal fillers that doctors use for injections in your lips and around the mouth area. The most popular one is the product that contains hyaluronic acid. As for hyaluronic acid, it is a natural substance found in the human body. It increases the volume of lips. This type of filler is sometimes called 'hyaluronic acid fillers.'

A few years ago, the most popular filler was collagen, but nowadays, it is rarely used due to more modern and safer hyaluronic acid fillers. 

For lips plumping and fat injections and implants are being used, but these methods are very rarely used because of significant risks of side effects and poor results. 

For what hyaluronic acid fillers are being used?

The dermal fillers that contain hyaluronic acid can improve the appearance of your lips by adding shape, volume, and structure to your lips. The effect lasts six months, and after that, another injection is needed to keep the lip's shape and volume. 

There are different hyaluronic acid fillers on the market. Among them are the following:

• Restylane, Restylane-L, Restylane Silk

• Juvederm Ultra, Juvederm Ultra Plus

• Belotero Balance

• Hylaform

• Elevenses

• Prevelle Silk

• Captique

These fillers are injected the same way and give you similar results. Some of them contain a local anesthetic, such as lidocaine. 

Hyaluronic Acid Fillers Benefits

The substance of the filler shapes and supports the tissues of the lips. Benefits of fillers injections include:

Lip volume control. The amount of gel injected into the lips can be controlled, so the doctor can better control how much lip volume is created.

Gradual pace of treatment. The injections can be inserted gradually during a few appointments until the desired results and shape are achieved. However, usually, one meeting is enough.

Bumps dissolve easily. Any lumps and bumps created by the movement of the lips can be dissolved easily.

Less bruising. There may be less bruising and swelling in comparison to other dermal fillers.

Reasonably lasting results. The results are long-lasting but not permanent.

Allergic reaction is rare. Hyaluronic acid fillers are made from substances similar to those found in the human body; therefore, they are unlikely to cause an allergic reaction. But if you are allergic to lidocaine, you should consult the doctor and choose the fillers free of lidocaine. 

Lip augmentation procedure in Istanbul, Turkey

A Lip augmentation procedure can be performed in the doctor's cabinet within a few minutes. 

Before the injections, local anesthesia in the gums can be applied up to your request. This will completely numb the lips, and the discomfort will be lowered to zero. The similar injections the dentists are using while working on the teeth. 

After the doctor carefully marks the areas that should be injected, excellent and thin needles are used to inject the filler into your lips.

After injection, your lips and mouth area may be swollen; therefore, ice cubes may be given to ease discomfort and control swelling. But no firm pressure should be put on the treatment area.

Lipstick or other lip products are not allowed to be used after the procedure.

You should be able to notice a difference immediately. After you have healed, your lips should feel natural.

Side Effects and Risks

Side effects of hyaluronic acid fillers are temporary and should only last a few days. They may include:

• Bleeding from the injection sites

• Swelling and bruising

• Redness and tenderness at the site of the injection