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Updated on June 2nd, 2023
Lip augmentation has become one of the most popular medical aesthetic procedures of today. Lip augmentation, which is demanded by both women and men, allows you to achieve the plump and attractive lips of your dreams in a short time. The procedure is not only to achieve fuller lips; It can also be done to eliminate lip asymmetry and determine the lip frame…
One of the recent trends of beauty perception that has evolved is to have fuller, more symmetrical, and more attractive lips. Achieving the lips that adorn dreams is one injection away thanks to the constantly renewing and developing beauty industry…
What is Lip Filler?
In some people, the lips may have a congenitally thin structure, and sometimes they may undergo volume loss or deformity due to the effect of various factors over time. Lip augmentation is a medical aesthetic procedure that makes the lips look more voluminous and more symmetrical with hyaluronic acid-based filler.
Since it is not a surgical procedure and can be completed within 15-20 minutes, it is easily preferred by many people.
Lip Shapes
The most determining parameter of lip filling is lip shape. Having an idea about lip shapes before the procedure, which is one of the successful ways to achieve the desired lip shape, will also help you with your expectations from the procedure. In general terms, lip shapes are as follows;
Venus Lip
It is a lip shape that has been demanded by many people recently and has been recognized as the most ideal lip shape since ancient times. The upper and lower lips are in perfect harmony with each other in terms of fullness. The general lip line, especially the upper lip, is curved, prominent, and extremely symmetrical.
Cupid Bow Lip
The lower lip is more voluminous than the upper lip, especially in the middle part, while the edges of the upper lip are slightly curved, while the middle fold is more prominent and slightly protruding.
Hera Lip
The lower lip is one click fuller than the upper lip. Lip contour is smooth and taut.
Aphrodite lip
Upper and lower lips are equally full. This fullness is proportionally spread to the edges of the lips. The general lip contour is protruding outwards and the eros arc curve in the centre of the upper lip is quite prominent.
How is lip filling application performed?
Before the lip augmentation procedure, an interview is conducted about why the client wants lip augmentation and which feature of his/her lip he/she complains about. Before starting the procedure, anesthetic cream is applied to the lip area to prevent the person from feeling pain or pain during injection.
The area where the cream is applied becomes numb within 10-15 minutes. This numbness is completely temporary. After the numbness of the area, the filler is injected into the necessary points with the help of fine needles to eliminate the complaints and achieve the desired lip appearance. In addition to being hyaluronic acid-based, the filler injected into the area should be of medium thickness and elasticity to maintain lip functions.
Depending on the needs of the person, the injection points and the amount of filling material to be used vary. Not everyone can be injected at the same rate and the same points. Otherwise, the filling procedure will cause an uncomfortable appearance in terms of the ratio of the lips to the face, as well as causing the expectation stated in the interview to turn into disappointment. For this reason, lip fillers should be applied by specialists in a hygienic clinical environment, using appropriate equipment and materials.
Who should get lip fillers
Anyone over 18 years of age, who has thin lips, who thinks that the lip line is unclear, who is uncomfortable with the shape of the lips can have lip augmentation.
It is not recommended to have the procedure during pregnancy or breastfeeding and during active periods of autoimmune diseases. If there are infectious conditions such as herpes and an open wound on and around the lips, the procedure should be performed when such conditions are over.
Things to consider after lip filler
- Lipstick or gloss should not be used on the day of the procedure.
- Eating and drinking should not be done for 2-3 hours immediately after the procedure.
- Lips should not be moved too much for the first 2-3 hours immediately after the procedure.
- If mild bruising is observed on the first day due to needle insertions, ice compresses can be applied at regular intervals. Complaints such as bruising, pain, and swelling are considered normal for the first day, but if they persist for several days, you should contact your doctor.
- After lip augmentation, care should be taken to consume plenty of water for the filler to maintain its volume and last for a long time.
- Care should be taken to be sensitive to the lips for the first two days after the procedure.
- If you are a smoker, it is recommended not to smoke, especially on the first day, and on the second day, it is recommended to smoke a minimum number of cigarettes without tiring the lips.
- Hard kissing should be avoided for the first two days after the procedure.
- During the first 3 days, swimming in the sea or pool, taking very hot showers, and activities such as solarium, Turkish bath, and sauna should be avoided.
- Dental examination or intervention should not be performed for 1 week after the procedure.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lip Fillers
In our interviews with our clients, we have compiled the most frequently asked questions and answers for you.
Is lip augmentation safe? Is there a risk?
There is no risk of lip augmentation procedure performed by reliable and expert people using quality fillers. Therefore, it is completely safe.
Are there any side effects of lip fillers?
Fillers are based on hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is the main building material of connective tissue in our body. Therefore, it does not cause any allergic conditions or side effects. Swelling and edema after lip filler application is extremely normal, provided that it is short-term. If bruising, swelling, edema, pain, and pain sensation persist after a few days, you should contact your doctor immediately.
Is lip filling permanent?
Lip filling does not have a completely permanent feature. Especially since the lip is more mobile than other areas that can be filled, the duration of permanence is shorter. To prolong this period, high-quality fillers that are specially developed for use on the lips should be preferred. Although it varies according to the person and the quality of the filler, the effect of the procedure has a permanence of 6-8 months on average. After this period, it will be absorbed by the body and lose its effect.
Will my lips lose sensation after the procedure?
The loss of sensation experienced during the procedure is only the loss of sensation caused by the anaesthetic cream applied to prevent you from feeling the needle insertion. When the cream loses its effect within 30-45 minutes, the loss of sensation ends. There is no loss of sensation or function in the lips after lip augmentation.
What is the price of lip fillers?
The price of lip augmentation varies according to the quality and amount of filler used. You can contact us for the price of the procedure and other detailed information.
Can smokers have lip augmentation?
Yes, smoking does not prevent you from having lip augmentation. However, it is recommended not to smoke especially on the first day after the procedure, and on the second day, it is recommended to smoke a minimum number of cigarettes without tiring the lips. Afterwards, you can return to your normal daily use. However, it should not be forgotten that smoking will shorten the life of the filler.
Can lip fillers be melted?
If you are not satisfied with the result after the procedure or if you are tired of the appearance of your lips after a while and want to return them to their former state, it is possible to dissolve the lip filler. By injecting the enzyme hyaluronidase into the filled lip, the hyaluronic acid fibres are dissolved and its effect can be suppressed. Dissolving the lip filler does not cause any damage to your lips and does not cause any damage.
Do the lips return to their former state when the filler expires?
Lips volumized with fillers lose their volume as the filler loses its effect. After the permanence period is completed, since the entire filler will be absorbed by your body, your lips will return to their old state and the filler will be lost.