Lip augmentation is a procedure performed to give the lips a more symmetrical, aesthetically pleasing appearance. At the same time, those who want to have thicker lips can also benefit from lip augmentation. Although it is generally thought to be a procedure preferred by women, we can say that there has been a significant increase in the number of men benefiting from this practice in recent years. The lip augmentation process, which is especially suitable for the facial features of the person, can provide an extremely natural lip appearance.

We will clarify all the questions about lip augmentation. But first, let’s talk about a few more details about this process.

What is Lip Augmentation?

Lip augmentation, which is performed to give the lips a fleshier appearance and to make the lip contour lines more prominent, can also be applied to give the lips a symmetrical appearance. Thanks to this non-surgical procedure, it is possible to give the lips the desired thick appearance. Lips that look both natural and gain a fleshier form also have a positive effect on the facial features of the person. In this way, a more aesthetically impressive and attractive facial appearance can be obtained.

What are the Types of Lip Augmentation?

First of all, we should mention that lip augmentation is done in two different ways, temporary and permanent. Permanent lip augmentation is performed by surgery and silicone is placed inside the lips. Various filling materials can be used in temporary lip fillings. However, the most preferred among these materials is hyaluronic acid. In this content, we discuss the temporary lip augmentation process.

Among the lip augmentation types, we can list the most preferred ones both in our country and around the world as follows:

Aphrodite Type Lips

Aphrodite type lips have a fleshier appearance. Aesthetic appeal is the most important feature of this lip form. It is aimed to give a fleshiness to the lips by considering both the facial features and lip lines of the person.

Hera Type Lips

The main purpose of Hera type lip augmentation, as in other augmentation types, is to achieve a fleshier appearance. However, in this lip augmentation, thickening the lips along a symmetrical line is a prominent goal. The augmentation process is planned to achieve the aesthetic facial appearance, which is called the golden ratio.

Venus Type Lips

Venus type lip augmentation exhibits a much more natural appearance when compared to other filling types. Giving fullness to the lips in a way that does not detract from the naturalness is prioritized. Of course, the golden ratio is also taken into account, but instead of getting too much fleshiness, a simpler and more natural lip fleshiness is tried to be obtained.

Eros Type Lips

In this type of filling, the main goal is to curl the line above the upper lip outward and make it more prominent. Lips can also be given fleshiness, but the primary purpose is to give this form to the upper lip.

Who Cannot Have a Lip Augmentation?

It should be noted that many people can benefit from lip augmentation. However, in some cases, this procedure may be inconvenient. First of all, augmentationis not recommended for expectant mothers, that is, pregnant women. It is not a suitable procedure for those who have advanced skin inflammation problems. However, since it is not a correct procedure for those with open sores and herpes on their lips, lip augmentation cannot be performed on these people.

How is Lip Augmentation Done?

Although the lip augmentation process may seem very simple, it requires knowledge, experience and care. At the same time, whether the augmentation process is suitable for the facial anatomy and facial features is of great importance in terms of being satisfied with the result. Before the augmentation process is performed, the current state of the lips is photographed. Then, the process is planned. Topical anesthetic cream is applied to the lips, thus preventing the feeling of pain during the injection. After the anesthetic cream has taken effect, the application phase can be started.

Although cross-linked hyaluronic acid is used in the application, it is possible to inject different filling materials. The filling material is injected into the lip area, under the skin. The duration of this process differs from person to person. In some patients, it is possible to complete the filling application in just 5 minutes. In some patients, the procedure may take up to 20 minutes.

The volume increase in the lip structure can be seen immediately after the filler application. Mostly, bleeding and bruising do not occur during the application. In addition, it is not necessary to apply a bandage to the injection area after lip augmentation. This application is completed with a very comfortable process for the patient and after the filling, the person does not need to rest in the clinical environment or in the home environment. Therefore, it is a process with a very short recovery time and paying attention to a few simple issues after the application is enough to complete this process without any problems.

What is the Duration of Lip Filling?

As we mentioned before, many different materials can be used in lip fillings. The duration of the process varies depending on which filler is used. However, in general, we can say that the duration is around 1 year. The tissue structure of the person is also among the factors that affect the duration of lip fillers. At the end of this period, the filling material containing hyaluronic acid is absorbed by the body. As a result, the lips also return to their form before the augmentation.

The age of the person, the shape of the lips, the elasticity of the lips are in the list of factors that affect the filling time. At the same time, the rate and quality of the filling material used can be decisive in this regard. There is no need to wait for the duration to be over. It is possible to benefit from the refill application immediately. We should also note that the duration of the procedure may be a little longer for those who regularly benefit from lip augmentation.

What are the Advantages of Lip Filling?

In general, we can give a few examples of the benefits of having lip augmentation.

  • Thicker and fleshier lips give the face a more aesthetic and attractive appearance.
  • It is not a surgical procedure and there is no incision on the skin, no need for stitches or bandages.
  • It is not necessary to wait to see the result of the procedure, the increase in volume on the lips can be clearly seen immediately after the application.
  • In addition to adding volume to the lips, it also makes the lip contour lines more prominent.
  • Lip augmentation can also be used to correct the asymmetrical appearance of the lips.
  • It is a procedure that has positive effects such as increasing the moisture in the lips.
  • The hyaluronic acid used in the procedure makes the lips look brighter and more lively.
  • To obtain the desired lip shape, lip augmentation can also be applied gradually, thus making it possible for the person to experience the desired lip thickness.

What Should Be Considered After Lip Filling?

Paying attention to a few issues after lip augmentation will also prevent any problems after the procedure. Here are a few examples of what to watch out for:

  • You should not chew gum within the first 4 hours after the procedure.
  • You should not consume very hot and very cold foods.
  • Lips should not be rubbed or massaged, and you should avoid kissing on the day of the procedure.
  • Any cosmetic product must not be applied to the lips.