Lip augmentation is a popular and safe aesthetic medicine procedure aimed at giving the lips the right volume and shape, as well as improving their hydration and firmness.
Hyaluronic acid, a polysaccharide naturally occurring in the body, is most commonly used for this procedure. It effectively binds water and fills spaces in the tissues. The hyaluronic acid lip augmentation procedure involves the controlled injection of the preparation into the red of the lips and the area around the mouth to achieve a harmonious and natural effect of firm lips. This makes it possible not only to enlarge the lips, but also to correct asymmetry, improve the contour, and gently lift the corners of the mouth.
Lip augmentation and shaping with hyaluronic acid is a procedure chosen by people who want to:
Lip augmentation allows you to achieve fuller, sensual lips while maintaining their natural appearance and proportions that suit your face.
Before the procedure, a consultation with an aesthetic medicine doctor takes place, who assesses the condition of the skin and lip redness, and discusses the patient's expectations. It is also important to rule out any contraindications and select the appropriate preparation.
The hyaluronic acid lip augmentation procedure is performed under local anesthesia (usually in the form of an anesthetic cream) to minimize discomfort. The doctor then injects the product with a thin needle or cannula into selected areas of the lips, shaping them and increasing their volume.
The procedure takes about 30–45 minutes, and the lip augmentation effect is visible immediately after the procedure, although there may be slight swelling or bruising, which will subside within a few days.
Contraindications for lip augmentation include:
Five days before the procedure, you should stop taking blood-thinning medications and avoid alcohol.
Like any cosmetic procedure, lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid may cause certain side effects. The most common ones are:
Allergic reactions to the ingredients of the preparation are rare. It is very important that the procedure is performed by an experienced aesthetic medicine doctor and that the patient follows the care recommendations before and after the procedure, which minimizes the risk of complications.
The hyaluronic acid lip augmentation procedure begins with a consultation with an aesthetic medicine doctor, who assesses the condition of the skin, the shape of the lips and the vermilion border, and rules out any contraindications. During the consultation, the patient's expectations are determined, the appropriate preparation is selected, and a treatment plan is drawn up.
Next, an anesthetic cream (local anesthesia) is applied to the mouth area to minimize discomfort. After disinfection, the doctor injects a hyaluronic acid-based product into selected areas within and around the mouth to achieve the desired effect of augmentation and contour improvement.
The procedure takes approximately 30–45 minutes. The effect of lip augmentation is visible immediately after the procedure, but slight swelling or redness may occur, which usually subsides within a few days.
Immediately after the procedure, it is advisable to avoid:
Swelling, slight edema, and tenderness may occur, but these symptoms usually subside after a few days. The effects of the treatment stabilize within two weeks after the injection.
To maintain the effect, it is important to drink plenty of water, which helps hyaluronic acid bind water.
Article verified by lek. Aleksandra Jagielska. Information is for reference only and is not a substitute for medical consultation.
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