Lips Augmentation
Lips augmentation refers both to surgical and non-surgical techniques for adding volume to the lips. In this post, we will focus on non-surgical lip augmentation techniques.
As we age, lips naturally lose volume, appearing thinner and less defined. Wrinkles and fine lines compromise the smooth look of your lips, and the edges of your mouth may turn downward, giving a tired and aged appearance. Lip Augmentation is a procedure that improves the shape and fullness of your lips.
Additionally, Lip Enhancement (Augmentation) procedure can work to improve:
Thin or flat lips
No upper lip
Fat lips
No bottom lip
Lopsided lips
Poorly defined lips or Cupid’s bow
Natural and youthful lip color
In instances where the lips are too large, or asymmetrical, liposuction and a lip lift may be appropriate. These options are generally permanent and alter the structure of the lips drastically.
Lips are a key component of the face, and they play a significant role in mastication, speech, phonetics, oral seal, a soft tissue boundary for dentition, facial aesthetics, facial expression, and tactile sensory organ. The perioral region and the lips have complex anatomy. Hence, knowledge and understanding of the precise structure of the subcutaneous tissue, vascular supply, and changes that occur with certain diseases and aging are required for carrying out the safer non-surgical enhancement of the lips.
Treatment Options
Dermal fillers are used most often to plump up lips and add volume to the mouth. There are many types of dermal fillers available, but fillers that contain substances similar to hyaluronic acids are one of the most preferable options that can be used to enhance the looks of your lips. Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance found in the body and supports connective tissue and joints. Dermal fillers containing hyaluronic acid can be injected into the lips and around the mouth for cosmetic purposes.
Today, collagen is used less often as a dermal filler than newer options, which are safer and more effective. Fat injections and implants are other methods to plump lips, but they aren't used as much today because the results vary and there is a greater risk of side effects.
Hyaluronic Acid Revitalization Fillers
Fotona Lip Augmentation is a non-surgical cosmetic treatment for plumping and enhancing the size and shape of the lips. It also shrinks and tightens the skin around the lips by targeting surrounding areas of the mouth. This increases collagen and elastin production, making the skin firm and tight. It is a quick and comfortable procedure that requires no anesthetic or numbing agents. The treatment generally takes about 30 minutes or less to complete, and there is no downtime. After the procedure, patients might feel some heat around the mouth and on their lips. This subsides within an hour or so. During the procedure, the practitioner delivers thermally-induced laser heat energy to the lip area using a laser device.
Non-Invasive Plumping
PICO Laser For Darker Lips
Lips, like skin, are heavily influenced by environmental factors and daily habits. Sun exposure, smoking, caffeine overdose, poor cosmetics use, or perhaps genetics and aging are all reasons for dark lips at some point in our lives.
What Causes Dark Lips?
Black spots on lips are not unjustifiable. They can be caused by something in your daily routine or perhaps in your health condition. Before planning any treatment for your dark lips. Some of the underlying causes may include:
Smoking
Sun exposures
Dehydration
Smoking
Poor cosmetics
Allergic Reactions
Laser treatment is a proven way to lighten the color of dark lips. The heat energy caused by lasers targets the excess melanin and reduces the pigmentation. After the darker melanin is removed, lips automatically take on a natural, lighter color. This entire process takes no more than 20 minutes and a significant change in lip color is observed over several sessions.
Aestheticians and dermatologists usually recommend 3-4 laser sessions for dark lips. Each procedure should be carried out at intervals of four weeks. How the laser responds best to your lips and what kind of care you take can affect how many sessions will be necessary.
How Does The Laser Work For Darker Lips?
The above-mentioned list is not definitive and may differ in the treatment of your specific skin condition. Furthermore, depending on your case, the procedures can be used alone or in combination. Your doctor will select the best treatment strategy according to your individual specifications.
Dr. Lola Ali is a professional skincare therapist with over 20 years of experience helping people achieve younger, brighter, and healthier skin. If you would like to know more about your specific aesthetical skin condition and available treatment approaches, please do not hesitate and book your first free skincare check-up and consultation with her.
