This procedure, which is also known as lip augmentation, is a cosmetic surgery that helps patients achieve more plump and full lips. It is a perfect option for people who have always had thin lips or those who had fuller, more shapely lips in their youth that have diminished over the years. Lip enhancements are a relatively simple procedure: a dermal filler is injected into the lips and surrounding areas of the mouth as desired. The most common injectable dermal filler that is used in these types of enhancements is hyaluronic acid (which is a substance that is also naturally produced by the body). Other dermal fillers that can be inserted to the lips include the patient’s own fat, collagen, or even implants. However, these fillers are used less often the hyaluronic acid because their results vary quite a bit more and the risk for negative side effects is higher. Results from lip augmentations done with hyaluronic acid last for about six months before more injections are needed to maintain the new shape and volume of the lips.
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