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What is injected?
Lip augmentation is most commonly performed using hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers. HA is a substance that occurs within natural body tissues. Connective tissue is made up of a high percentage of HA.
Does it heart?
Lip augmentation is performed through a series of small injections. Topical anesthetic may be applied up to an hour prior to the procedure, which may reduce associated discomfort. The HA filler also has local freezing mixed into the solution to improve tolerance. Following the procedure, patients should expect minimal discomfort.
What are the most common complications of lip augmentation ?
Potential complications will be reviewed in a comprehensive manner prior to lip augmentation. The most common complications are transient and minor, including pain on injection, bleeding, bruising, and swelling. Any time a procedure is performed on two sides of the body, there is risk of asymmetry. You will have access to a hand-held mirror during the procedure and will be encouraged to view the results periodically to confirm your satisfaction and desired volume. To reduce bruising and swelling after injection, it is recommended to apply cold compresses intermittently for the first day or so as tolerated.
Beautiful lips have the following features:
- A well defined border
- Well defined cupids bow and filtral columns
- Slight but cheeky upturn at the corners
- Pleasing volume to the top and bottom lips maintaining the “Phi” or “the Golden Ratio”
The volume and shape of lips has to match other facial features. Dr. Shadi Zari, does not encourage patients to seek cosmetic results that may look unnatural, disproportionate or overdone.