This article will tell you what is the best lip enhancement filler and techniques that you can
be able to avail. Each one has its own set of advantages and complications, but
mostly the decision that dictates which one is more suitable for you lie with
the dermatologist since they evaluate every patient’s condition and provide the
options shortlisted henceforth. But it is always essential for the patient to
have their own background information on the topic. So read on!
Ideal Lip Augmentation Candidates
Anyone of an adult age can be a good candidate for lip
augmentation especially for patients with thin lips or who experienced a
decrease in lip volume due to ageing.
Such candidates are the ones who can get the most out of this procedure.
Evaluation criteria dictates that the prospective patient be in good health and
have realistic expectations from the treatment itself while realizing that it
isn’t a solution to all their problems but instead just a solution to thin
lips. During the pre-operative evaluation the plastic surgeon will provide each
prospective patient with treatment plans as well as before and after photos of
his/her previous patients in context. The various treatments by injectable lip
fillers, fat transfer and lip implants will be displayed and discussed in
detail.
Uses of Lip Enhancement Fillers
Lip enhancement injectable fillers target three basic aspects in the
lip to improve aesthetic quality.
- Shape
- Structure
- Volume
Uses of Fillers
Depending on the filler itself, there are various dermal
applications for them. In general fillers are used to treat fine lines and
wrinkles on the skin by replacing spent collagen in the skin making the skin
look plumper and younger. By creating definition for facial structures and
lips and fill out loose or hollow areas in the skin, fillers are currently the
best safest, non-invasive treatment to ageing. Below is a list of conditions
that fillers can treat.
- Fine lines around the nose, mouth and chin
- Wrinkles above the upper lip
- Frown lines and smile lines
- Lack of definition in the lips
- Lack of volume in cheeks
- Wrinkles or loose skin around the eyes
- Prominent veins showing beneath thin skin like on the back of the hand
Types of Hyaluronic Acid Fillers
Some types of fillers make use of Hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic
acid is a biodegradable substance that exists naturally within the human body
specifically in the skin and joints. Laboratory synthesized Hyaluronic acid molecules
once injected into the skin bond with water molecules that occur
everywhere in the body giving volume and tone to dermal tissues. The effects of
Hyaluronic acid fillers normally last on an average of six months. Periodical
top ups would be needed to maintain the results created in the lips. Some of
the common brands and products that make use of Hyaluronic Acid are listed
below.
- HylaForm
- Restylane (Restylane-L and Restylane Silk)
- Perlane
- Captique
- Belotero
- Juvederm (Ultra and Ultra Plus)
- Prevelle Silk
- Elevess
Benefits of Hyaluronic Acid Fillers
When
Hyaluronic acid gel filler is injected into the lips it provides a number of
benefits as listed below.
Lip volume
Depending
on the amount of vermillion left in the lips, the doctor decides how much CCs
of gel can be injected hence allowing him/her to control how much lip volume
can be achieved.
Multiple Sessions
Injections
can be repeatedly administered until required results are attained. Because the
HA gel is metabolized by the body, continuous treatments may be needed to
maintain results which are convenient and quick.
Deformations are dissolved
Lumps
or deformities created over time in the lips can be treated successfully.
Minimum Discomfort
As
compared to other lip fillers, HA gel fillers have the advantage of being safer
and more convenient since there is lesser bruising or discomfort involved.
Long Lasting Results
The
results achieved from dermal HA fillers are quite long lasting (between 6
months to a year in some cases) despite not being permanent.
Minimal Risks of Allergic Reaction
Since
HA gel contains naturally occurring compounds, the probability of an individual
having an allergic reaction to is greatly decreased making the occurrence quite
rare. However if you know you are allergic to lidocaine, it is important to
communicate that with your dermatologist.
Other dermal fillers
Other lip enhancement fillers are also abundant on the
market but none of them are equally safe and approved as HA gel fillers. Yet
they still serve a purpose with their own unique set of advantages. Listed
below are some of them.
- Radiesse: This filler makes use of constituents derived from bone and cartilage that is injected in a semi-solid creamy state. Its main advantage that it last longer than HA based fillers. However it does have a side-effect when used on the lips since it has been to cause bumps that are hard to treat.
- Sculptra: More of a volume enhancer rather than filler it is usually considered for treatment in case of facial hollowing caused through disease and ageing or predisposed genetics. It enhances volume wherever it is injected and is ideal for low body-weight people. It works best on patient who are aged 60 or above for whom invasive plastic surgery may raise health concerns. It is a complicated kind of injectable that requires immense skill and anatomical knowledge from the practitioner.
- Fat: A more biologically compatible kind of filler that is derived from your own body fat tissue and hence reduces the risk of complications. Once again this form of fat transfer and injection may take a long time to apply but it does last longer sometimes even for years. Not many dermatologists or plastic surgeons are able to conduct such an operation and incorrect application may result in irregularities.
- Silicone (Artefill and Aquamid): These permanent fillers are not globally endorsed and although may provide amazing results initially there have been reported complications that begin to develop months or maybe even years after treatment. What makes this scarier is that these complications are permanent and in some cases are disfiguring. Hence a lot is at risk for the doctor who performs this procedure, which is why it is generally avoided.
