| lip
augmentation overview |
| introduction
to lip augmentation |
lip
augmentation improves the fullness of the lips by placement
of a substance to fill out and plump up the lips |
| sometimes
combined with... |
cheek
implants, chemical
peel, lip
lift, botox |
| procedure
details |
material
can be injected through a needle, or placed through tiny
incisions through the corners of the mouth |
| anesthesia
for lip augmentation |
topical cream
or nerve block using local anesthesia, or local with IV
sedation |
| surgical
facility |
doctor's
office or outpatient surgery center |
| length of
surgery |
15 minutes
to 2 hours |
| discomfort
|
minimal
to moderate |
| what to expect
after surgery after lip augmentation |
temporary
swelling is most common side effect; back to work in 1
to 5 days |
| risks of
lip augmentation |
infection,
lumpiness, firmness, asymmetry, under-correction or over-correction,
scarring |
| variations
and techniques of lip augmentation |
materials
range from temporary to permanent injectables, to semi-permanent
or permanent grafts or implants |
| cost (surgeon's
fee) |
$200 to $3000,
depending on method |
| duration
of results |
depends on
material used; ranges from weeks to months to permanent |
| insurance
for lip augmentation |
lip augmentation
is considered cosmetic surgery, and insurance does not
apply |
