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Lip augmentation
Lip augmentation is performed to enhance the size of the lips. It can be done in a variety of ways, ranging from collagen injection which is short-lived to lip implants which are longer lasting, and in some cases even permanent.
The newest type of lip implant involves the use of Alloderm, a material made from human skin. It is inserted through tiny incisions located inside each corner of the mouth. The lips may maintain their increased size for over two years, making this an excellent treatment choice. If a person prefers to use material from their own body, an incision in the scalp is used to obtain material for the lip enhancement. Goretex, a synthetic implant, can also be used. Another popular option is injected fat which is not permanent, but is longer-lived than collagen. To accent and define the upper edge of the lip, collagen is usually injected along this line. Collagen injections are placed just under the surface of the skin, and create a defining, ridge that many people find attractive. The drawback is that the collagen is slowly reabsorbed by the body, and repeat injections may be required every 6-12 months to maintain this look.
To add volume or fullness to either the upper or lower lip requires insertion of some tissue into that area. Many different things can be used for this including fat injections, grafts or small pieces of tissue from another area of your body (dermis-fat grafts or fascia), freeze dried skin (Alloderm), Gortex, and other synthetic materials. The advantage of using living tissue from your own body is that it is natural. The disadvantages are that another incision may be needed to obtain it, and the graft may become partially or fully reabsorbed by the body in time. The synthetic materials aren't absorbed by the body, but are unnatural, and sometimes may be felt within the lip if pinched. The procedures themselves vary in terms of complexity. Collagen injections are the simplest of the procedures and are usually done in the office with little inconvenience to the patient. Results are immediate and swelling or discoloration is minimal if any. If volume is to be added to the lip, an small incision is usually made at each corner of the mouth just on the inside. A tunnel is created, and the graft is then placed within the tunnel. If fat injections are used, a small amount of fat is suctioned from another area of the body, then injected uniformly into the tunnel. Risks and potential complications include bleeding and infection, as with any operation. There can also be asymmetries, scarring, firmness of the graft material, changes in sensation, and rarely extrusion or erosion of a synthetic graft material. Finally, the lack of a permanent result in some patients may be a possibility when using your own tissue. |
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