Lip augmentation is a procedure that can significantly enhance the appearance of your face making it look younger, softer and more appealing. Whether you have naturally thin lips or have lost volume in your lips as part of the aging process, lip augmentation is a great way to quickly restore youth and allure to your lower face.
Orange County plastic surgeon Dr. Savalia uses lip augmentation to create fuller, plumper lips and reduce fine wrinkles around the mouth. Various techniques are available; lips may be injected with fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane or with fat transferred from another location in your body. Because fillers are absorbed eventually, repeat treatments are necessary to maintain results. On the other hand, after multiple treatments with fat injections, many patients see permanent results.
Lip augmentation is often performed by Dr. Savalia in conjunction with facelift, brow lift, rhinoplasty, and cheek implant or chin implant surgery.
What is recovery like for a lip augmentation treatment?
The extent of your recovery will depend largely on which lip augmentation method you choose. For lip fillers, a "dental block" to completely numb the injection site is typically required, and recovery consists of mild discomfort for one to two days. The healing period for fat transfer is longer and may involve several weeks of recovery. Dr. Savalia will advise you during your consultation which treatment method is right for you.
For more information on Lip Augmentation, please call or email Dr. Savalia at our Orange County-area plastic surgery office. Contact Dr. Savalia, Orange County Lip Augmentation Specialist |
