Lip fillers are one of the most popular ways to rejuvenate and add volume to the lips. Hyaluronic acid injection increases lip volume. But like any cosmetic procedure, people should have realistic expectations. Different types of dermal fillers can be injected into the lips and the area around the mouth. But the best and safest type of filler for this area is a material similar to hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is found naturally in the human body.
Lip filler is a very effective way to add or restore volume and structure to the lips, and it revives thin lips well. Some people are born with thin lips, while others experience thinning of the lips as part of the natural aging process.
Lip filler injection is the most affordable and safest non-surgical method used to enhance people's lips. Other types of lip enhancement, such as dermal fillers, lip implants and lip lifts, are more invasive than lip fillers and are usually less commonly used when compared with the benefits of lip fillers. Lip fillers are also used to repair or balance lip volume and to increase a person's self-confidence.
What are lip fillers made of and how do they work?
Most lip fillers are made of hyaluronic acid (HA), a sugar-like substance that exists naturally in your body. In fillers, this substance is made into a gel which, when injected just under the skin, adds temporary volume. Because hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in the body, injecting it is safe and you will not need an allergy test before treatment.
Lip filler injection is a non-surgical option used to add or restore lip volume. Lip filler can help you achieve your desired look and raise your self-esteem.
Lip filler injection methods have various benefits, including:
- No surgery needed: Like other injectable treatments, lip enhancement is performed in the office without anesthesia or surgery and with minimal downtime.
- Customized results: When done properly, lip filler injection is planned for each patient's anatomy and goals to optimally improve each patient's beauty, so the result looks natural for your face. The emphasis may be on reshaping, enhancing or rejuvenating.
- High satisfaction: Injectable lip fillers are one of the most popular cosmetic treatments.
- Treating lip lines: Lip fillers are often used (alone or with other methods such as retinoids or laser resurfacing) to minimize the appearance of lines around the lips in patients who have this common sign of facial aging. This helps create a younger look.
- Body-compatible compounds: All FDA-approved fillers used in the lips are made of hyaluronic acid, a compound found naturally in our body, especially in our skin and joints, that attracts water molecules, so these fillers have a natural look and feel.
What is a lip flip?
In this method, some filler is injected near the upper lip to subtly turn it outward and upward. Although this method does not actually add any volume to the lip, it creates the illusion of a larger upper lip, especially for people who feel that their upper lip disappears when they smile.
Is lip filler injection harmful?
Any filler treatment is a little uncomfortable, because it involves inserting a needle into the skin. Because your lips contain a large number of nerve endings and a sensitive mucous membrane, lip filler injection usually hurts a little. But there are various ways to control this pain and prevent discomfort.
In fact, the different types of Inovosense lip filler contain lidocaine, which is an anesthetic that helps relieve pain from the injection. A topical numbing cream, a cool compress and a Zimmer chiller are also used during the injection. The Zimmer chiller delivers cold air to the injection site and numbs the area further.
How should I prepare for lip injection?
Check this checklist before your lip filler injection appointment to have the best possible experience:
- Choose the right doctor: Look for a plastic surgeon or dermatologist with sufficient experience in cosmetic injections.
- Avoid alcohol or blood-thinning medications: In coordination with your doctor, avoid taking blood-thinning medications or supplements, alcohol, and the aspirin family (Advil, Motrin, etc.) for a few days before the filler injection.
- Wash your face before the injection: The doctor needs to disinfect your injection site, so any makeup should be removed.
- Take acetaminophen: Taking acetaminophen before and after the injection is safe. Taking it before filler injection is a great way to prevent pain.
You may also want to make sure you have no important events on your calendar for the next few weeks. After filler injection you will have some bruising and swelling, which is better to subside before your appointments.
What are the best tips for aftercare following lip filler injection?
For quick recovery, follow these dos and don'ts:
- Take the herbal medicine Arnica montana. This supplement, when taken after injection, reduces some common side effects such as bruising.
- After treatment, place ice on the treated area to minimize swelling.
- Sleep with your head elevated the first night to help reduce inflammation.
- Do not touch or massage the treated area. This may irritate the area.
- Do not schedule any dental procedures for up to two weeks after the injection.
- For 24 hours after treatment, do not engage in strenuous activities or expose yourself to heat.
If you have any concerns during recovery, contact your doctor to make sure your lips are healing well.
How long do lip fillers last?
Lip fillers usually last between 6 and 12 months. Hyaluronic acid fillers dissolve naturally over time, and this causes a gradual loss of volume. Most people see their doctor once or twice a year to restore the fuller, younger look of their lips.