Lip Augmentation: Q&A
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Permanent lip augmentation is a common option with a facelift
The best way to naturally augment lips permanently is to graft tissue into the lips. When a facelift is performed, a fibrofatty patch of tissue is a byproduct of the operation. This is easily inserted into the lips through small poke holes in the inside of the corner of the mouth. The lips are permanently augmented and look and feel very natural.
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Permanent Options for Lip Augmentation
You can choose either a lip implant OR a surgical lip augmentation.
If you choose a "permanent" implant, there are numerous substances that I commonly use as a graft or implant material in the lips. Each option has its own advantages and disadvantages.
AlloDerm is a popular human-donor grafting material that is FDA approved and proven safe in lip augmentation and facial reconstruction. Under a local anesthesia, the material is inserted through tiny incisions made in the...
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Permanent Lip Augmentation
I have performed hundreds of lip augmentations in the last 20 years of my practice; from permanent fat transfer, to implants, and the artificial fillers such as Juvederm. I have always gone back to fat due to its natural appearance and feel. Due to improvements in fat processing, the "take" of fat injections is in the 85% range, up from 50%. My patients who have had the implants only loved them for a few years when they returned to my practice wishing to...
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Your own living tissue is the only GOOD permanent lip enlargement technique.
Numerous injectable fillers have been used for lip enlargement, usually with temporary results. Foam tubes, Goretex threads, other injectables, and even (not FDA-approved) liquid silicone injections have been tried and mostly rejected as "permanent" lip augmentation methods. The latter can harden, be lumpy, and even become infected and require removal (if possible).
For over 20 years I have been using dermal grafts (which may include tiny bits of attached fat but are mainly a...
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What Options do I have for Permanent Lip Augmentation?
I have never been a big fan of permanent lip augmentation since I feel the risks far outweigh the benefits. The current options are Silicone, Artefill, some implants, and occasionally fat transfer. The problem is that not only is the lip a highly visible area, it is highly mobile. The side effects of permanent augementation include an allergic reaction to the product, lumpiness that cannot be resolved, noticeable areas of product, and worse an infection or the...
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Silikon-1000 may be used by experienced physicians for permanent, natural-looking lip augmentation.
Silikon-1000 is a permanent, off-label filler, so your results, good or bad, are permanent. My experience with Silikon-1000 for lip augmentation has been excellent. Several treatments (1-3) are typically necessary to obtain a desired result, and in my practice, problems are infrequent. You must find a reputable dermatologist or facial plastic surgeon experienced with the serial puncture, micro-droplet technique. You should also have a discussion with your doctor about the FDA's...
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Lip augmentation, avoid permanent options
You may be better off with conventional lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvederm or Restylane which are completely reversible with hyaluronidase. Even though there are several options for permanent lip augmentation, you may end up with a permanent problem if there is any allergy, infection, or if there is any change of your priority and life perspective about the proportion of your lip volume compared to your complexion.
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Beware of permanent lip augmentation procedures!
There are great options for lip augmentation (namely, Juverderm, Restylane, fat transfer) that don't involve placing permanent materials that carry additional risks. The supposed advantage of a permanent technique is a blessing and a curse. A permanent procedure can't be undone without consequence when you have tired of the procedure, or your lips have aged over time and now the implant is visible. I blogged about this last year - see my link below.
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Permanent lip augmentation is not the best option
Sometimes permanent is not best, especially when it comes to lips. Implants can be too firm and can move, surgical lip advancement leaves scars. Juvederm or Restylane last 6 months to a year and look and feel more natural.
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Permanent lip augmentation
I don't recommend permanent lip augmentation now that we have such wonderful fillers for the lips. Most lip implants are stiff and can make movement and/or feel weird and unnatural. Even soft implants like dermis can scar and become calcified and literally as hard as a rock. These implants can be difficult to remove and can leave scarring.
The lip is one of the most supple and limber and expressive muscles of the human body. I would not let anyone...
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