Lip Augmentation Before and After Will Help You Decide

Luscious lips are a key element of almost every photo in every fashion magazine. It seems that luscious lips are everywhere.  For centuries, a woman’s lips have been viewed as a sign of her sensuality. Yet there should be caution as lip augmentation before and after are not always the same things. 

Enhancement Surgery – Is it Right for You?

Unfortunately, not everyone is blessed with a pair of naturally beautiful lips. The few who are don’t get to keep them without a little help. Over time the sun, the elements, smoking and the aging process take their toll. The corners of the mouth begin to droop.

The V-shaped area of the upper lip known as Cupid’s Bow begins to flatten out and lose its youthful fullness. Vertical wrinkles or Smoker’s Lines begin to appear, causing your lipstick to bleed. That once sensual look is gone or greatly diminished. 

Patient Concerns Before and After Augmentation Surgery

Cosmetic plastic surgery providers often advise  their patients that many options now exist for improving the appearance  of the lips. Most practitioners also admit that successful lip augmentation is highly dependent on the skill  of the provider, with that skill stemming from many years of experience injecting the lips of many types of patients.

Moreover, the surgeon must master the various injection techniques. With many injectables, the benefit to the patient is an immediate return to normal, usual activities. A few surgeons offer a procedure known as surgical flap augmentations in which small sections of skin near the lips or inside the mouth are excised and added to the lips. But the technique does not add volume  and achieves only a slight outward protrusion of the lips.

The most frequently requested cosmetic procedures for the lips are enhancement and rejuvenation.  Options range from the newest and high tech laser treatment to natural injection of fillers or synthetic implants.  All filler treatments are done with soft pliable substances that have a natural feel. 

What to do Before Surgery, Expectations Following Surgery

Lip enhancement is not a one size fits all procedure.  A detailed discussion is required with a qualified surgeon to find out what treatment would be best for each patient.  Every surgeon will have a preference for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to the shape of the patients lips, the desired results and the expectations of the patient. This will help to ensure that lip augmentation before and after surgery is exactly the patient wants.

Recovery from each procedure varies.  Enhancement done by injectable products will cause the lips to remain swollen for a few hours.  When implants are used for lip augmentation, discomfort is minimal. Some swelling may last up to a week. Laser lip rejuvenation requires a slightly longer recovery period. Most of the healing occurs during the first one or two weeks.