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Lip Injections

Lip injections using permanent & non permanent

fillers for getting full sized sexy lips.

Getting a fuller mouth

If you want to enhance what mother nature did not give you, lip injections may be just the answer. You will probably look at getting lip injections at some point. This page explores options to achieve your dream pout.

Lip Fillers and Plumpers

These are injected into your lips to make them appear larger and plumper. These are also responsible for some of the awful photos we have all seen where a woman looks like a platypus. These fillers are used to enhance what you already have. They come in two variations.

Permanent Lip fillers
Non Permanent Lip fillers

The most common lip injections used by plastic surgeons to enhance lips today as follows.

Artecoll
Porcine Collagen
Perlane/Restylane
Aquamid
Bio-Alcamid
Bovine (cow) Collagen
Human (harvested) Collagen
Particulated Dermis

Permanent VS Non Permanent lip injections

fillers.The pros and cons of both are pretty obvious. The pros of the permanent lip injection products are that, its durable. You don't have to keep going back for more injections as your lips gently deflate. The cons are that if for any reason you are not happy with the results or volume and shape. You are either stuck with the results or looking at having a surgical procedure to have it taken out. In my opinion, you should NEVER start with a permanent filler. Start with something that will be gone in a few months and allows you to see how you might look if you had bigger lips. Then you can move to a permanent filler or lip implants. This only makes sense when you think about. Try it before you buy it.

Permanent lip injections Products

Artecoll * (see below)
Aquamid
Metacrill
Silicone based oils
Silikon
Adatosil

* Artecolls is combined with PMMA (polymethylmethacrylate). The PMMA is enclosed by other binders that your body will break down.The PMMA is left after this process, much like breast implants are.

PMMA is a controversial injectable product. See our buttock injections page, this talks about PMMA in depth.

Lip Enhancement Injections, the positives and the negatives.

Pros related to using Injections for lip augmentation

Can be built up a little at a time, if a dramatic overnight change is not desired.
But, if dramatic change is desired this can be accomplished quickly usually within 1 to 2 sessions depending on the type of filler used.
Mouth looks and feels natural. It remain extremely soft and supple although you need to be aware that they will be slightly more firm when the area of injection is compressed in certain angles.
Final Lip shape is more controllable. For patients who have uneven lips (top lip more or less full than lower lip) or imbalanced symmetry (right side of lip smaller or larger than left side of lip)
Up to 80% can be removed with liposuction.
I could get allergy tested to very that my body would have no reaction to it.
Injectable's tend to be softer to the touch and less likely to have hard spots as can happen with lip implants.

Cons related to using Injections for lip augmentation

Lip Injections can become more solid over time. This is not the normal, but if surgical removal is needed to remove tiny encapsulated areas its not what you bargained for..
Injections can cause infection and allergic reactions. Whenever possible try to get an allergy test.
Migration of the facial filler to other areas of your face. If the incorrect product is used or too much is used at one time then movement can be a result. Gravity can cause the product to sink to the lowest point. This problem can be avoided by a conservative approach in volume.

Important tip for getting great results.

Are you considering getting a permanent lip enhancement? Take a large amount of photographs of your lips prior to getting a temporary filler. Show the images to the surgeon who will do your implant. They may not be the same person as who handled your injection, show them your desired results and what you looked like before the injections. That way the surgeon has a complete visual framework on your goals and where you started from. Lip injections can have beautiful results, just take a slow approach is the best idea.

Lip Augmentation and enhancement

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Lip Augmentation options at a glance
Lip Injections -Non permanent last about 3-4 months
Lip Injections -permanent injections
Lip Implants - Plastic surgeon inserts a gel foam to achieve desired profile

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Lip Injection corrections in New York	Can the injections be removed if I don’t like how it looks? Tonya -New York, NY
SSI_Answer
Injections in lips not recommended , Lip implants were New York	If you don’t like the result you have two options. If you have the Daffy Duck look which is the common complaint of lip augmentation gone wrong. Y can wait for the swelling to go down completely and have a consultation with the surgeon to see what steps can be done to minimize this appearance. Most times added injections in the correct area can help and in some extreme cases the surgeon may need to do a small amount of micro liposuction of the area to remove the product. However, you must wait until the swelling goes down to see what the results are!

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Can you feel lip injections when you kiss? Los Angeles	What does it feel like and will my boyfriend be able to feel it? Stacey . Los Angeles, CA
SSI_Answer
Sensation with injections when kissing. Los Angeles	What does it feel like and will my boyfriend be able to feel it? Your lips do feel firmer when squeezed from certain angles but that is it. From your boyfriend point of view, he will not be able to feel anything different other than they are plumper. You cannot feel a contour of an implant or a hard area, but you will notice that the lips are a little more difficult to move because there is more of them, and they are heavier than before. Some patients report they did so to enunciate a little more.

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Are lip procedures painful? San Diego \|Phoenix	Will I be put under general anesthetic? How much does this procedure hurt? Monique in San Diego or Phoenix
SSI_Answer
lip surgery and pain. San Diego or Phoenix	General anesthetic is not necessary. This is a relatively painless procedure that is done quite quickly. The most painful part is when the area is numbed. There is an intense burning for a millisecond and then no more pain as the anesthetic kicks in. That being said the surgeon has to make numerous injections into the lip area. If you are really sensitive to pain you may want to ask for Valium 30 minutes before the procedure begins.

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Changing surgeon after getting injections before Dallas, or Houston	I had my lips done years ago and loved my surgeon but can’t find him, seems he moved! What are my options? . Sammy , Dallas or Houston. Tx.
SSI_Answer
Changing the injection material Dallas or Houston	That is a tough question because ideally once you use a surgeon for a permanent injectable you should continue using that surgeon to ensure continuity in the product and style of augmentation. Hopefully, you know what product was used so start there! Find a surgeon who uses the same product. You may also want to call the company that manufactures the product to find out if other products can safely be used in conjunction with it. Talk to your surgeon and let them know everything you know about the product, surgeon, injection sites, procedure and recovery, so they can make an educated recommendation for you.

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