Lip Augmentation and/or Rejuvenation
Lip augmentation creates fuller, plumper lips and reduces fine wrinkles around the mouth. Lips may be injected with collagen or with fat transferred from another site in the patient's body. Both collagen and fat are absorbed and repeat treatments may be necessary to maintain results.
Other newer injectables also exist. They are temporary and require treatment every 4-6 months such as Restylane, Perlane, Juvéderm, and Voluma, all using a non-animal-derived hyaluronic acid, a natural product found in all vertebrates. Temporary treatments can be appealing to patients who want to experiment with a fuller-lip look, but not necessarily commit to it for a longer time period.
They are also implantable materials like AlloDerm (natural collagen sheet made from donated skin) and SoftForm.
Some products might be preferred depending on the location of the treatment area and the patient's choice. It is best to discuss your options with your specialist.




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