| lip
augmentation overview |
| introduction
to lip augmentation |
lip
augmentation improves the fullness of the lips by
placement of a substance to fill out and plump up
the lips |
| sometimes
combined with... |
cheek
implants, chemical
peel, lip
lift, botox |
| procedure
details |
material
can be injected through a needle, or placed through
tiny incisions through the corners of the mouth |
| anesthesia
for lip augmentation |
topical
cream or nerve block using local anesthesia, or
local with IV sedation |
| surgical
facility |
doctor's
office or outpatient surgery center |
| length
of surgery |
15
minutes to 2 hours |
| discomfort
|
minimal
to moderate |
| what
to expect after surgery after lip augmentation |
temporary
swelling is most common side effect; back to work
in 1 to 5 days |
| risks
of lip augmentation |
infection,
lumpiness, firmness, asymmetry, under-correction
or over-correction, scarring |
| variations
and techniques of lip augmentation |
materials
range from temporary to permanent injectables, to
semi-permanent or permanent grafts or implants |
| cost
(surgeon's fee) |
$200
to $3000, depending on method |
| duration
of results |
depends
on material used; ranges from weeks to months to
permanent |
| insurance
for lip augmentation |
lip
augmentation is considered cosmetic surgery, and
insurance does not apply |
