Lip Augmentation is the procedure that gives you fuller and plumper lips. It is common for doctors to insert a dermal filler to make this happen. Many types of fillers can be used, but the most common types are hyaluronic acid products. This is a natural substance that is found in your body and can help increase volume in your lips.

Once the filler is injected, the gel in the filler supports and shapes the tissues of the lips. Several benefits of using this type of filler include:

• control over lip volume

• gradual pace of treatment

• bumps dissolve easy

• less bruising

• reasonable lasting results

• minimal allergic reactions

If you are looking at getting lip injections, you may be wondering what to expect. These procedures are performed rather quickly in the office with little or even no downtime.

Before the injection, the doctor will apply a topical or local numbing agent to ease discomfort. Then the area is carefully marked where the injections should be placed. Next, very fine needles are used to inject the substance into your lips. Following injection, you may be given ice to ease the discomfort and help with swelling.

There are some severe and minor risks associated with these procedures, including:

• Bleeding at the injection site

• Swelling

• Bruising

• Redness

• Tenderness

• Lumps and irregularities in lips

• Allergic reaction

Please discuss all side effects with your doctor before you decide what procedure is correct for you.