Lip contouring – a technique for increasing with hyaluronic acid, fillers. Photos and prices

Lip contouring will allow you to get the desired result in the shortest possible time, avoiding the introduction of implants.

Lip contouring – what is it

Lip contouring or otherwise “contouring cheiloplasty” is a cosmetic procedure that allows you to adjust the shape and size of the lips, eliminate asymmetry and get rid of facial wrinkles in the corners of the mouth without resorting to surgery.

There are 2 main technologies of contouring:

• creating contour and volume using fillers;
• vertical jokes – “Parisian sponges”.

Contouring of the upper and lower lips

Beauticians believe that a puffy upper lip can give the appearance the desired expressiveness and attractiveness. Therefore, the correction of the shape and volume of the upper lip is a more popular procedure. The necessary swelling of the lip is given by microinjection of hyaluronic acid.

Only the lower lip is resorted to plastic rather rarely. The main indicator for its correction is trauma or the presence of small wrinkles.

Lip contouring – what result from the procedure can be expected

The effect of lip correction will be noticeable as soon as the swelling subsides. At first, the lips will be slightly larger than planned, but in a couple of days they will get the desired shape.

Drugs that are used for lip plastic quickly dissolve and affect the intracellular level:

• the area where the drug is administered is maximally moistened;
• there is an increase in oxygen access to cells;
• the production of elastin and collagen fibers is activated;
• neutralization of free radicals occurs, which contributes to the anti-aging effect.

After the procedure, the sponges will become more expressive, swollen and the outline will become clearly defined. A nice addition to the procedure is the disappearance of age wrinkles around the mouth.

Lip contour: doctors reviews

Many experts recommend precisely lip contouring to their patients, noting that this process not only improves the shape and volume and area of the lips, corrects the asymmetry, gets rid of scars, but also achieves a visible anti-aging result.

Lip
contouring eliminates the first signs of aging – nasolabial folds , which can occur even at a young age due to active facial expressions or structural features, as well as stress.

How often can lip augmentation be done

On average, the result of the procedure lasts up to a year . After that, you can conduct a second correction using the same drug, if the result is satisfactory, or change to another drug. If the patient complains of a decrease in the severity of the effect after a couple of months, an additional portion of the drug of the same brand as during the first injection can be introduced.

To change the drug should wait 8-10 months. As practice has shown, after 2 or 3 correction procedures, the shape on thin lips is already preserved.

How much does lip contour hold

The drugs used for lip augmentation, in most cases, are biodegradable and disperse in the body tissues after a year, a maximum of one and a half.

The duration of the result from contouring depends on the patient’s lifestyle. Active physical activity, addiction to a solarium or sauna (bath) affect the rate of disintegration of the drug. Also affects the timing and density of the drug; the higher it is, the effect lasts longer.

Preparation for the procedure

Carrying out a cosmetic procedure for contour plastic lips requires prior consultation with a doctor.

It is necessary to discuss with the specialist the goals that the patient wants to achieve, to conduct a test to identify a possible allergy to the drug. Before the injection process, the area of intervention is anesthetized to eliminate unpleasant pain.

Contraindications

Not always the patient’s desire to change her appearance is enough to perform contour plastic surgery. Before performing cheiloplasty, the doctor must find out if there are any obstacles that can lead to undesirable consequences in the future. These include:

• skin diseases;
• impaired immune system;
• hemophilia;
• oncological diseases;
• allergy to the components of the drug;
• epilepsy;
• herpes;
• infectious diseases;
• the use of earlier silicone;
• recently made face peeling.

Is it possible to do a procedure for lip augmentation during pregnancy

Pregnancy and active lactation are some of the contraindications of contouring cheiloplasty, since the procedure is performed under local anesthesia.

The body of a woman during pregnancy becomes hypersensitive and is able to inadequately respond to any anesthetic. Therefore, with an increase or correction of the lips, you should wait until the end of the lactation period or do before pregnancy.

Lip contouring methods

With contour cheiloplasty, special fillers are introduced into the area near the lips, with the help of which correction occurs. There are several specific methods of drug administration.

Microinjection

Shallow intradermal injections that are made along the contour of the lips.

This method is used for minor correction.

Linear introduction

A microneedle is used.

It is introduced deep enough.

Trace Introduction

This method includes both microinjection and linear administration, which are done alternately.

Paris technique

The needle is inserted vertically. The first puncture is done at a distance of 1/32 inch from the corner, then the needle is inserted every 3/32 inch.

The last insertion point is 5/32 inch from the top of the lip. Then, on the other hand, injections are given in the same order.

French technique

With this technique, lip augmentation is achieved by transverse injections and a uniform distribution of the drug in various areas. The product used in this technology should compact, not fill the tissue.

A small dose of the drug is used, the lips become more voluminous, while maintaining a natural look.

Lip augmentation with fillers: which ones are, which one is better to choose

Fillers are special filler preparations (from the English “fill” – for filling) for injection, which are widely used in the contour plastic procedure. There are synthetic and natural .

Every day, new products replenish the cosmetic market, but some have won the trust of many cosmetologists and are in great demand.

Fillers used for lip contouring	Structure	The properties
Yvoire – manufacturer of LG life Sciences	Highly concentrated synthetic hyaluronic acid	Correction of the shape of lips, facial contours, reduction of wrinkles in the eyes, forehead, and mouth.
Juvederm 30 from the American manufacturer Alegran	It is based on hyaluronic acid.	It is characterized by high density. It is used to eliminate deep wrinkles, increase the volume and change the shape of the lips, correction of facial contours.
Juvederm Ultra 3	Composition supplemented with lidocaine .	It is introduced into the shallow layers of the skin, has an average density, is used to correct the shape of the lips, smooth wrinkles on the cheekbones and in the forehead.
Juvederm Ultra 4		An injection is made in the middle and deep layers of the skin, has a high density, is used to neutralize the nasolabial grooves and increase the parameters of the lips.
Corneal Juvederm Ultra Smile		Gives lips volume, emphasizes contour and smoothes wrinkles in the corners.
Juvederm volbella		The tool has a low degree of density, it is used to correct the shape of the lips and smooth wrinkles, but is not used to increase the volume.
Restylane from Galderma Pharmaceutical Group	Developed on hyaluronic acid, it has a number of varieties that differ in viscosity.	Lip shape and size correction
Princess from the Austrian company CROMA	The composition contains hyaluronic acid produced by a special technology, which allowed to achieve a special cellular structure	Due to the uniform distribution in the internal tissues, the most natural effect is obtained and the risk of complications is reduced. Painless administration and compatibility with other fillers
Scultura is a manufacturer of Sanofi-Aventis. France	The composition contains oxypropionic acid	It takes root well and the result is noticeable instantly. After a series of sessions (3-4), the skin is densified. Not recommended for patients under 35 years old.

The doctor makes the choice of the right filler and its required amount, taking into account the existing license to work with this drug and the patient’s expectations from the procedure.

Lip augmentation with silicone

The introduction of silicone into the lips is a medical procedure, before which it is necessary to undergo an examination:

• take a general blood test;
• be tested for HIV and sexually transmitted diseases;
• hepatitis test;
• make an ECG.

The introduction of silicone is carried out under local anesthesia. Liquid silicone in small doses is injected with a syringe. The doctor evenly distributes the product, gently smoothing the lips with the fingertips. You can not press hard – silicone can spread beyond the contour of the lips. If the desired effect is not achieved, the process can be repeated in a couple of days.

The advantage of this procedure is durability. Lip augmentation also occurs due to the growth of tissues around the silicone filler, so the final result will appear only after 3 months. The cost of injection of “silicone sponges” is not less than 10000

Removing silicone is much more difficult than pumping it, as it has the property of being implanted in tissue. At the same time, there is a risk of touching the facial nerve, which will affect the patient’s health and appearance.

Botox injections

With Botox injections, anesthesia is not necessary, since the procedure is painless. It is enough to treat the affected area with a special anesthetic cream with lidocaine. The procedure is carried out with the thinnest needles, so there is practically no pain. The process goes as follows:

• the doctor makes the marking of the injection sites;
• lips are lubricated with an anesthetic cream;
• Botox injections are introduced along the contour of the lips.

About 30 units of substance are administered in one session, the cost of one unit depending on the clinic varies from $ 1,09 – $ 6,8.

You can evaluate the result after 3 days, when the swelling from the injections subsides, however, the final effect will be visible two weeks after the process. The surface of the lips will smooth out, become soft, wrinkles disappear, an expressive swelling will appear.

The downside is the fragility of the result (from 4 months to a year). Sometimes patients complain of decreased sensitivity and nu
mbness. This is due to the fact that the procedure was carried out unprofessionally, and facial muscles were paralyzed.

You should carefully choose the clinic and the specialist who is licensed to work with the drug from well-known manufacturers of Botox.

Lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid

Most drugs used in lip plastic surgery are based on hyaluronic acid, which eliminates the occurrence of allergies or rejection, since this substance is a natural component of the human body. It retains moisture, helps nourish cells and remove harmful substances.

The procedure takes place under local anesthesia: the anesthetic is injected into the inner part of the lip, with a low pain threshold the lips can additionally be lubricated with an anesthetic. Using a thin needle, the drug is injected under the skin along the contour of the lips and distributed independently within the tissues. A light massage will help to avoid the appearance of dimples and tubercles, as well as to form the correct shape of the lips.

The process lasts an average of 15-40 minutes . Due to injuries to the skin by injection, edema and slight redness may occur, which lasts no more than 2-3 days. The final effect is clearly visible after a couple of days.

If the client decides that the received volume is insufficient, the repetition of the session is acceptable after 2 weeks . Plump lips and smoothed wrinkles will last no more than a year. The cost of plastics depends on the drug used and ranges from $ 177 – $ 245.

Lip repair with threads of hyaluronic acid

Lip correction through mesothreads – biodegradable threads installed along the lip contour – is the latest method in contour plastic.

Due to the ability to dissolve after a year and a half or two years and the formation in their place of a microframe of fibrous tissue, which increases the lips in volume, the result lasts about 3 years. At the same time, the lips do not lose their natural appearance, the corners are lifted and wrinkles are neutralized.

How much is lip augmentation

How much lip augmentation will cost depends on the method chosen and the price fluctuations for drugs.

The most common methods to date are recognized:

• lip contour;
• plastic surgery;
• lipofilling;
• adding volume using mezzanines.

Contour plastic lips, depending on the type of procedure and the drug used, its quantity and characteristics of the client has a different cost and ranges from 5000 to $ 340. In European and American clinics, such a procedure will cost at least 200 euros.

The price of lip surgery is determined by the selected method. The cost of a simple shape change surgically starts at $ 476. Implant implantation method – from $ 952.

The price of lip augmentation by lipofilling technique is the sum of the number of sessions necessary to achieve the desired volume and technology of processing fat cells. The cost can vary from 20000 to $ 544, and abroad from 250 euros.

Correction using mesothreads depends on the number of threads used to obtain the desired effect. The price of one unit is at least $ 9,52.

Lip Care After Enlargement

During the first few days after cheiloplasty, you need to follow simple recommendations:

• apply cold compresses to the lips on the first day after plastic surgery;
• the next day it is useful to make a cream mask with cottage cheese;
• daily do easy self-massage of the lips to improve blood circulation in the tissues. Massage techniques should be shown by the specialist who performed the procedure;
• A specially designed lip charge will help prolong the effect.

How to smear lips after an increase in hyaluronic acid

After correction it is necessary to take care of the lips: make sure that the lips are always moisturized. Hypoallergenic moisturizers in which there are oils are well suited for this. It will be useful to apply special masks on the lips with sour cream, cucumber and honey.

The application of Dolobene gel helps in the fight against edema, promotes the regeneration process and softens the lips. A thin layer of the gel is recommended to be applied on the lips up to 4 times a day.

Traumeel and Arnica ointments have anti-inflammatory and wound healing effects.

Rub the ointment gently 3 times a day.

Bepanten after lip augmentation

The use of Bepanten cream, which is an excellent antiseptic and has an antimicrobial and cooling effect, and also improves regeneration, promotes faster healing.

Lubricate the lips with a thin layer twice a day.

Side effects: hematomas, lumps, white spots, bruises, herpes after lip augmentation

Although it is believed that lip correction using hyaluronic acid is practically safe. Many women experience side effects after cheiloplasty:

• inflammatory process – takes 2-3 days, otherwise you should see a doctor;
• hematomas and bruises – the result of a rupture or clamping of the capillaries after the introduction of fillers. Disappear in a week;
• granulomas or white dots – an increase in the number of sebaceous glands that occur in places with thin skin. You can get rid only by surgery;
• herpes – infectious rashes on the lip, provoked by a drop in immune forces due to microdamage to the skin during plastic surgery or allergic reactions of the body;
• fibrosis (lumps) is a sign of collagen production. If the balls are large, the fault is the wrong means and dose. In most cases, the lumps dissolve without outside interference. You can do a light massage. If fibrosis does not go away for a long time, lumps can be removed using a solution of hyaluronidase.

What to do if swelling appears after lip augmentation

The formation of edema after lip augmentation is a normal skin reaction to injections and microtraumas. Edema lasts an average of 3 days, here the individual characteristics of the patient are affected. It is recommended to apply a cold compress to the injured area.

If the swelling does not subside for a long time, you should consult a special
ist.

Recommendations after the procedure

After the lip augmentation procedure, a number of doctor’s prescriptions must be followed in order to avoid problems in the form of cracks or ulcers.

What can not be done after lip augmentation

• do not touch the area in the corners of the lips with your hands to exclude the possibility of infection;
• refuse to use cosmetics for some time, especially with regard to decorative cosmetics;
• try to avoid the first weeks after a session of the sun, solarium, pool, beach, bath.

Can I drink alcohol after lip augmentation

Drinking alcohol is not recommended by specialists, as it helps to retain fluid, which is necessary for hyaluronic acid.

Is it possible to do tattoo after lip augmentation

Tattooing after cheiloplasty can be done in 10-20 days, when all the damage and swelling will heal.

Is it possible to exercise after lip augmentation

After a few days, you can return to an active lifestyle: swimming, running, etc.

How much you can not kiss after lip augmentation

The first 3 days should refrain from kisses.

Is it possible to sunbathe after lip augmentation

Experts recommend protecting the skin in the lips from direct sunlight through the regular use of sunscreen.

Lip augmentation without injections at home with folk remedies

Not every woman will decide on lip augmentation using radical measures. For those who want to avoid contour cheiloplasty, and really want to give lips volume, it is quite realistic and absolutely safe to achieve a visual increase using folk methods.

Lip suction cup

A popular method to make chubby lips is to use a suction cup.

This device does not leave marks and can significantly increase lips.

Vacuum trainer

With the help of a vacuum simulator, you can not only enlarge your lips, but also get rid of wrinkles around your mouth. The effect can be achieved by adhering to the following procedure for using a vacuum device:

• two weeks for 20 seconds twice a day – the result is stored from 12 hours to a day;
• then for one week for 5 seconds up to 5 times a day;
• subsequently use once a day for up to 5 seconds.

The effect obtained as a result of using a vacuum simulator will last several days.

Cream

Regular use of the cream to add volume to the lips leads to some increase by enhancing the natural processes in the tissues:

• stimulation of collagen production;
• skin cell regeneration;
• expansion of microvessels;
• smoothing wrinkled nets on the lips;
• nutrition and hydration.

The composition of such creams includes hyaluronic acid, as well as vitamin E, extracts of mint, pepper, cinnamon, amino acids.

Lipstick with a magnifying effect

Using a special lipstick, balm or shine will instantly visually pump up sponges. They contain components that cause irritation when applied in the form of a slight tingling or coolness, which stimulates the flow of blood and as a result gives the lips plump and color for several hours.

Lip augmentation with pepper

The use of cayenne oil or simple red pepper is capable of quickly increasing lips. Just add a couple of drops to the lip balm. However, the warming effect of pepper quickly ends.

Massage

A very effective way to add volume to the lips is a simple massage using a regular toothbrush. It is important to use a soft brush.

Massage improves blood circulation and eliminates dead skin. A systematic massage affects the volume, and the lips after the procedure become smooth and soft.

Exercises

In the human lips there are muscles that can contract and unclench during conversation, change shape. Since there are muscles, it means that they can be “pumped up” by training regularly. For lip volume, it is recommended to perform simple exercises 10-15 times a day:

• protruding the tongue and holding it in this position for up to 5 seconds;
• drawing air into the mouth, while blowing pike, then slowly releasing;
• turning lips smoothly in one direction or the other;
• stretching lips forward, pronouncing vowels;
• folding lips with a tube, stretching forward, then a smile;
• daily whistling of a melody of a song;
• lightly biting the lips for about 2 minutes – will cause an increase in blood flow.

The result of the exercises will not be noticeable right away, however, one of the most effective ways of home lip augmentation.

Masks

Traditional medicine presents in abundance masks, thanks to which you can make chubby lips. The simplest and most effective mask is prepared in the following way: mix moisturizing oil with sugar and a couple of drops of water. Massage lips with this mixture.

Lip contouring has a number of contraindications and side effects that can be avoided by the use of folk remedies. But there are a number of indications that only cheiloplasty can correct.

Lip contour: before and after photos

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Lip contouring: video

The first video shows the features of lip contouring technology:

The procedure for contouring the lips helps to increase their volume, create a clearer contour or correct it, give the lips a charming swelling and noticeable expressiveness.