I had my lip implants placed a little over 2 weeks ago and I've been reading other people's posts stating they've massaged and and stretched their lips. Is this necessary? I was not told to do so. My lips feel fine but it is still difficult to smile big or open my mouth wide
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May 5, 2019
Answer: Stretching / Massage following Lip Implant Procedure
In order to give your lips volume there are a few different ways to go. One is have a lip implant put in surgically. Second is having Juvederm put in but that may last only a few months, There is also doing a fat transfer to the lip by having liposuction and putting it in the lip which gives you...
Thank you for your question. You first should see a very experienced lip filler specialist. Lips are not easy to do, and can be done wrong if not carefully planned out. Only see a person with extensive experience with this type of lip augmentation. I hope this helps!
Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvederm, Restylane and
Belotero have several advantages over permanent lip implants. One obvious
advantage is that surgery is not required. Another is that you can get either a
rapid or a gradual correction depending upon how many syringes you have
injected and...