Lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid: Nature comes to the rescue - Procedure

The procedure

People have been doing lip augmentation, mainly for cosmetic reasons, many centuries ago. In some African tribes still practiced by injection under the skin of the lips of various materials, bulking. Today, full lips are considered a sign of femininity and sexuality Nine ways to experience their sexuality   - Although, in fact, they do not go out of fashion ever.

Hyaluronic acid

As we age, the body begins to produce less nutrients necessary for the skin to remain healthy and resilient. Among such substances - hyaluronic acid. It is a natural sugar found in all living cells. Hyaluronic acid helps maintain the volume of the skin, one of its molecules bind water molecules, whose weight is more than 1,000 times its own. Over time, exposure to sunlight and other factors, hyaluronic acid in the skin becomes less, whereby the skin loses volume wrinkles. Hyaluronic acid which is used for both rejuvenation and for lip augmentation, in its properties is an analogue of natural hyaluronic acid.

The procedure step by step

Procedure for lip augmentation hyaluronic acid takes about an hour. Injections acid do usually using local anesthetic. If necessary, the patient may also be given a sedative. Hyaluronic acid is rarely causes negative reaction of the organism; its side effects are minimal - appear after the procedure redness, minor bruising and swelling, which quickly pass.

In one procedure using hyaluronic acid not only can increase the volume of the lips, but also to remove the wrinkles around the mouth and eyes.

Hyaluronic acid is gradually broken down and reabsorbed in the body, and his lips returned to their previous level. To save the result, experts recommend additional procedures take place once or twice a year. The frequency of treatments is determined individually in each case, depending on the characteristics of the patient and on his wishes.

Step 1 - Preparation

The lips and the skin around them cleaned with antiseptic. Then the lips injected a local anesthetic with a small amount of lidocaine (such as anesthetics dentists use).

Step 2 - The injection

Depending on the type of filler used, the physician can use one of the following techniques:

• A series of intradermal injections. By means of very fine needles into various portions of the lips are administered small doses of filler with hyaluronic acid.
• Technique deep injection or tunneling technology. The needle is inserted into the bay to its full length and begin to enter the filler, while slowly bringing the needle out of the skin. Both techniques allow to uniformly distribute the hyaluronic acid in the tissue.

When you are doing the injection, you may experience mild to moderate burning or stinging, but severe pain should not be.

Step 3 - Results

The effect of injections of hyaluronic acid will be visible immediately. In some cases to get the desired result, it may take one or two more treatments (between them must go through at least one week).

Restoration

In most cases, people can return to work immediately after the procedure. Local anesthetic does not affect the ability to drive a car or perform tasks that require high concentration of attention. Within a few hours can be kept swelling of the lips and small bruises, which are easily masked by using makeup. Sometimes, swelling occurs only a few days after the procedure, but they are two or three days later. If necessary to eliminate pain and discomfort by using ibuprofen Ibuprofen: anti-inflammatory drug   or paracetamol Paracetamol - is effective for moderate pain . Do not take aspirin Aspirin - NSAIDs Since because of him bruises can become more and more noticeable.

If you experience severe pain or notice any unusual symptoms call your doctor immediately.

After 2-3 weeks after the procedure, as a rule, need to be examined by the same expert who made an increase of lips - it will evaluate the results and decide whether there is a need to make additional injections.

Side effects

Lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid is considered a very safe procedure. Its most common side effects discussed above - swelling of the lips, bruising, redness, slight or moderate pain. Some patients in the first two weeks of experiencing significant discomfort; sometimes there is an asymmetry of the lips, which quite quickly.

In rare cases, an increase of lips with hyaluronic acid can cause the following side effects:

• Allergic reaction to hyaluronic acid;
• Severe inflammatory reaction, known as granulomas - in this case may need surgery;
• Scarring;
• Strong pain;
• Infection.

Most of these complications can be avoided if before the procedure, consult your doctor and get tested. Risk carry infection is usually a case of violation of the rules of procedure, including using non-sterile instruments. In good clinics that usually does not happen, so before you make lip augmentation, or other aesthetic treatments, gather as much information about your chosen clinic and specific expertise.