Surgical Lip Augmentation .

Indications for Use

Although lip augmentation using injectable fillers has gained utmost popularity, still there is a category of patient who prefer a more long lasting effect without the help of any foreign material. Another indication is those patients with allergy to hyaluronic acid products.

Expectations

The patient will get a very good result but the most important fact to remember is that the results are permanent. Any alteration will entail another surgical intervention; consequently, the patient should be really sure of the look she wants to have, thus, the importance of a thorough discussion with her surgeon.

The Treatment

The surgery consists of advancing the lips forward via a wound placed along their inner aspect, a technique known as V-Y advancement. This will result in a better shaped lips with no wounds showing on the outside.

After treatment

Considerable swelling will occur for 2 weeks before you start enjoying the new shape. You will be on fluids and meshed diet for the first 5 days then normal diet will be allowed. The sutures used are absorbable, so no need to worry about suture removal.

In Conclusion

You’ll be very satisfied with the results of your treatment. You may be surprised at the pleasing results that can be gained from this procedure.