Lip fillers are a type of dermal filler that add volume to the lips using synthetic hyaluronic acid (HA) . During the procedure, a healthcare provider will apply a topical anesthetic to numb the lips, and then use a thin needle to inject the lip filler into different parts of the lips, including the edges of the lips, the curve in the center of the upper lip, and the corners of the mouth. The procedure is relatively quick, lasting about 30 minutes, and is generally safe with a low risk of complications or side effects.
Positive aspects of lip fillers include:
- Boosting self-esteem
- Creating symmetry and balance in the lips
- Enhancing the vermilion borders and Cupids bow to give definition and dimension to the lips
- Lifting up lines that go down from the corners of the mouth
- Immediate results
Negative aspects of lip fillers include:
- Bleeding and pain at the injection sites
- Cold sore outbreaks
- Risks associated with any medical procedure
The main ingredient in lip fillers is synthetic hyaluronic acid (HA), which is a natural substance found in the body that helps increase volume in the lips. The numbing creams used during the procedure often consist of benzocaine, lidocaine, and tetracaine (BLT) . Autologous fat injections are another type of lip filler that use a persons own fat harvested from another area of the body.
Its important to find a qualified and experienced healthcare provider for lip filler injections to ensure safe treatment and natural-looking results. Before having lip augmentation, its recommended to be in good health and be a nonsmoker. If youre not happy with the results, lip fillers are reversible, and an enzyme called hyaluronidase can be injected to dissolve the lip filler.
