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Lip augmentation
 


Historically many cultures consider fuller lips a sign of fertility.  Today they are a symbol of sexual vitality, youth and health. In some  people thinner lips can be a family trait. Also, most people with age  develop thinner lips, and the corners of the mouth drop giving a sad  appearance to the face. Lip augmentation creates fuller, plumper lips  and reduces fine wrinkles around the mouth. There are a number of  non-surgical and surgical options available to enhance the volume and  shape of the lips. • Temporary FillersToday  the most common techniques for lip augmentation involve placement of  fillers. Collagen products such as CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast, hyaluronic  acid products like Restylane and Hylaform , and fat are some of the  examples of temporary fillers. Filler techniques for lip augmentation  are performed in the office under topical (ice or numbing cream)  anesthesia or local anesthesia (small injections to numb the lips). The  recovery is quite brief and, depending on the product used, the  longevity of the results is typically 3 to 4 months.• Surgical ImplantsA more  dramatic degree of lip augmentation can be achieved by surgically  placing implants. These implants typically last longer than fillers.  The most common lip implants are Alloderm and Gore-Tex (also known as  Softform or Advanta) implants. The procedure is performed under local  anesthesia or using IV sedation. Patients usually require a few days of  recovery because there will be moderate amount of lip swelling for the  first 2-3 days. • Alloderm implant Alloderm  is made from human collagen, thus it has a soft and natural feel,  making it a suitable implant for lips. It has been used as an implant  on the face with great success for many years. The results are  generally long-lasting, although some of the initial volume will be  lost over the first 6 to 8 months. • Gore-Tex implant Gore-Tex  (or ePTFE) is a synthetic implant that has been used in the face and  body for many years. The main advantage is that it does not get  absorbed over time and the results are permanent. Gore-Tex lip implants  are also marketed as Softform or Advanta.
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