Natural Lip Augmentation

Want fuller lips? There are several procedures that can be performed in the office or under IV sedation that will help add volume to the lips. Most individuals desire a subtle to mild improvement in their lip size though any size can be attained.

When talking about lips, the celebrity Angelina Jolie generally comes to mind. Though many individuals love the lusciousness of her lips, few augment their lips to that size. Your lips should be in balance with the remainder of your face so that all facial features achieve harmony.

Lips can be augmented in the office under local anesthesia using cosmetic fillers. They can be used to add small to large amounts of volume and provide a natural feel with little downtime. Because the patient is only under local anesthesia, they can guide the surgeon as to how much more volume they want.

Permanent lip augmentation can be achieved using fat transfer (from the abdomen to the lips) or synthetic implants. Fat transfer provides a natural feel and small to large volume augmentation from a natural source; occasionally, a brief second treatment is needed. Synthetic implants provide larger volumes with a definite increase in size that will not change. Generally, these implants can be felt by you and others but cannot be seen providing consistent lip augmentation. These procedures are performed under IV sedation to increase comfort. Downtime varies from 7-10 days for permanent lip augmentation. (TOP)