Lip Augmentation
By:Miriam & Addie Dorsett
What is Lip Augmentation?
-cosmetic procedure that can give you fuller, plumper lips.
- during surgery an injectable dermal filler is injected to your lips and around your mouth.
Why would people want lip Augmentation?
- to make lips look better
- if you have small lips, you can make them look bigger
- Aging
- thin lips
Health Requirements to get a Lip Augmentation
-You must be in general health overall.
Length of surgery & expected recovery time?
- the procedure takes about 30 minutes
- recovery can take up to 2 weeks after surgery
- you cant drive during the first couple days after the surgery.
- wont be able to exercise for the first few days
- take off a few days of work
what to expect the day of surgery?
these effects may last about a week:
- swelling- bruising
- discomfort
- pain
Expected health benefits of lip augmentation*
- they can be modified over time
- provide a permanent solution
- quick recovery time
- helps self-esteem
Complications of surgery
- you have to get injections every few months
- lip asymmetry is possible
- removal is difficult
- allergies
Rehabilitation needed afterwards
- follow-up appointments
- beware of what you eat