Lip Filler Injection
Lip filler injections are one of the most frequently performed cosmetic procedures. Voluminous lips contribute to a person looking younger and more attractive.
Lip filler injections are one of the most frequently performed cosmetic procedures. Voluminous lips contribute to a person looking younger and more attractive. While structurally the lips may be thin, loss of volume and contour is observed during the aging process, even if the lips were voluminous when they were young. By using the appropriate technique and the right product, lips can be made more voluminous and impressive with fillers containing hyaluronic acid, and asymmetries can be corrected to some extent. All of these also provide the person with self-confidence. This application also provides moisture to the lips and prevents a dry and cracked appearance.
The hyaluronic acid in the filler makes the lips look fuller by absorbing water, both in its own volume and where it is placed. Hyaluronic acid is eliminated from the body after 6–8 months, and the lips return to their pre-application state over time. The nice thing about filler application is that the results can be observed immediately after the procedure. Before the injection, the patient's expectations should be discussed, and these expectations should be realistic.
How is lip filling done?
Before starting the procedure, the patient must be examined by a specialist, and the patient's wishes must be listened to and evaluated. In addition, the patient's expectations must be realistic and the process after the procedure and the expected lip after the procedure must be explained very well to the patient. The procedure should be started after all these are discussed in detail with the patient. Lip filler is applied with a cannula or needle after the lips are anesthetized with local anesthetic cream and then cleaned. The volume of the lip will be directly proportional to the amount of filler applied.
How long is the processing time?
It is approximately 45 minutes, including preparation before the procedure.
When does the effect of the injection appear?
The effect is seen from the moment the procedure is applied. In fact, depending on the entry and exit of the needle and the absorption of water into the environment where the hyaluronic acid is located, the first 2-3 days are slightly more edema-prone than we aim to be after the procedure.
How long does lip filler last?
Fillers containing hyaluronic acid are preferred as lip fillers. Hyaluronic acid is a product that the body can destroy over time. Since there are many hyaluronic acid-containing fillers on the market with different technologies and different qualities, permanence varies between 6 months and 1 year. Apart from product-related variables, the permanence time of the filler also varies depending on the patient. The patient's age, lip structure, moisture content and whether he/she smokes or not affect permanence.