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Lip Augmetation
Lip augmentation procedures increase the size of the lips to make them fuller and more attractive. The procedure is used to help women and men of all ages. The upper or lower lip may be treated singly, or both upper and lower lips may augmented at the same time.
Lip augmentations have become increasingly popular in recent years. Some types of lip augmentation involve the insertion of natural or synthetic materials. Injections:
Injections involve filling the lip with a soft substance to create a fuller appearance. Hyaluronic acid and fat are the most widely used injectable substances.
Hyaluronic acid (restylane) is injected into the lip with a small needle. Because the body slowly absorbs the hyaluronic acid, the results generally last between six and seven months. The procedure may be repeated as needed.

Fat injections are also placed in the lips with small needles. The fat used is harvested from another area of the body - most often the abdomen or the inner thighs - and is purified before it is injected into the lips. The procedure is often performed more than once to achieve desired results.Artecoll Injections
Artecoll is composed mainly of tiny synthetic beads (polymethyl methacrylate) that stay in the lips, and raise them. This technique lasts longer than fat or collagen injections.Autologen Injections
Autologen is collagen extracted from the patient's own skin, often from excess skin removed in a facelift. The results are relatively long lasting, and there is no risk of an allergic reaction.Lip Reduction
A lip reduction decreases the size of, and reshapes, excessively large lips to create a more attractive and proportionate lip structure. Many lip reduction candidates have oversized lips that interfere with speech patterns and functionality, causing embarrassment and self-consciousness.
It usually takes about 1-2 hours to perform lip reduction surgery. Time requirement can vary depending on the extent of surgery being done.All surgical procedures carry risk of infection, bleeding, and reaction to anesthesia. Specific lip reduction risks can include:
- Asymmetry
- Permanent numbness
- Lumpiness
The lip reduction anesthesia of choice is usually local, or local with sedation.