Lip augmentation and reshaping
Lip contouring and lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid is among the most popular aesthetic medicine procedures. Use of crosslinked hyaluronic acid is an ideal option for patients interested in making their lips more pronounced, as well as those who want to eliminate some asymmetry or improve the natural lip shape. In some cases, such a tiny change can greatly improve the facial proportions, making the face look refreshed and harmonious. Another effect of the procedure is to improve lip hydration. Note that this procedure is also occasionally chosen by men.
Lip augmentation and contouring procedures are available for patients of all ages. They are popular among young ladies who are not happy about the shape or volume of their lips, but also among mature patients whose lips are no longer so expressively contoured. Thin needle application of hyaluronic acid is one of the most effective and safe lip augmentation methods. Hyaluronic acid is present in human skin naturally, so that its injection will not usually cause any side effects. Swelling and/or reddening can occur, continuing for a few days, as a consequence of tissue traumatization by a needle or cannula. Hyaluronic acid degrades with time, hence the added advantage of complete reversibility of the procedure. So if the patient is not satisfied with the final effect, the original shape of the lips will recover with time.
A lip augmentation procedure is done by an expert medical professional, who will disqualify patients with contraindications such as an infection or inflammation. The doctor’s consultation is also intended to recognize the patient’s needs. The doctor can determine whether the patient’s expectations about the desired results are realistic. At our Clinic, we make every effort to deliver the best possible aesthetic effect, taking into account certain individual criteria to make the results look natural.
The procedure is performed in local anesthesia, after applying a special cream. Then, the product is injected precisely into deeper skin layers in and around the lips, typically with the addition of an anesthetic. The most common volume is 1 mL, but the actual dosage may vary according to the desired effect and the doctor’s recommendation.
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