The procedure has become very popular, since full sensual lips with clearly defined contours are the desire of many women.
Lips are among the most visible parts of the human face. They largely determine the physiognomy of the face. Lip correction and lip augmentation is one of the most popular procedures in cosmetic surgery.
Lip correction with hyaluronic acid has been used relatively recently. Collagen was originally used, but now, due to serious complications that began to appear after the procedure, it is practically not used.
Also with collagen, the lips usually look unnatural. Along with it, its own adipose tissue is used. Lip correction with hyaluronic acid has become the main and best way in cosmetic surgery. Besides providing the best results, it is also the safest solution. The role of the natural preparation is to contact the water and give elasticity and fullness to the skin. Over the years, its amount decreases and the lips become thinner.
What is hyaluronic acid?
Hyaluronic acid is one of the substances used as dermal fillers that naturally appear in the body. Such excipients are physiological (not carcinogenic and not heterogeneous). They are actually temporary, but safer to use. However, when using longer excipients, there is an increased risk of developing allergies, foreign body granulomas, which may subsequently be rejected by the body.
Hyaluronic acid is a natural component of human skin. It is produced by fibroblasts, which make up the structure of human tissues. Hyaluronic acid fills the intercellular regions and creates an ideal environment for skin cells. She is also responsible for stimulating collagen production and protecting all skin elements from free radicals.
Hyaluronic acid also promotes tissue hydrodynamics. The substance is responsible for the amount of water, which makes it an ideal moisturizing factor. However, over time, human skin begins to lose its natural resources of hyaluronic acid, which affects the functioning of fibroblasts. Consequently, the amount of collagen decreases, which causes the human skin to lose its volume. This process can be stopped with a single injection of hyaluronic acid to help your skin regain its youthful appearance.
Description of procedure
Lip correction with hyaluronic acid is used in the following cases:
- reduction of nasolabial folds ;
- correction of the shape and size of the lips;
- reduction of wrinkles around the lips;
- sponge line alignment.
When hyaluronic acid is introduced into the corrected area, it binds a large amount of water, filling and softening the skin in the treated area.
Hyaluronic acid, used as a filler for wrinkles, is an organic substance created naturally in human skin. Correction results can be seen immediately after treatment.
Fillers are used to reduce wrinkles in the eye area and between the eyebrows, to correct nasolabial folds, to raise the lowered corners of the lips and to improve shape and volume.
The effect of lip correction with hyaluronic acid lasts from six months to a year. After this period, the substance can be introduced into previously treated areas, as its ability to stimulate collagen generation will keep the skin in a much better condition.
The technique for correcting lips with hyaluronic acid is simple and does not require special devices. The substance is injected through very thin needles or special cannulas, but a local anesthetic is used to ensure maximum comfort and reduce pain. A natural mixture (hyaluronic acid) is injected into the skin, selected on the basis of its type and purpose of the procedure (to smooth wrinkles or to fill in order to change shape). After the injection, the product diverges evenly and is massaged correctly by the cosmetologist in order to use all the processed areas of the lips.
What happens to the lip contour?
Along with wrinkles in the lip area with a reduced volume or loss of lip contour, this is another undesirable change that can be corrected. The degree of wrinkles in the mouth gradually increases. New folds form. As a result, the natural swelling and the lip line itself may disappear. Those who have these wrinkles and folds look much older than their age. Treatment helps to smooth the contour of the lips and gives them, if necessary, a natural swelling. In addition, the substance can smooth wrinkles around the mouth with point injections. Hyaluronic acid lip correction reviews are mostly positive. The natural composition and the point type of injections have a positive effect on the overall result.
Is an anesthetic required during the procedure?
Before the procedure, cosmetologists usually use a special anesthetic cream 30-40 minutes before the injection. At the request of the client or at a high pain threshold, specialists can also use injections with anesthetic, so that the treated area is numb and discomfort is reduced to a minimum. In any case, before carrying out the procedure, the client must pass tests for possible allergic reactions. Many who have resorted to such procedures note that mainly local anesthetic was enough. They talk about this in their reviews. Lip correction with hyaluronic acid - the procedure is almost painless. The substance is introduced into the upper layers of the skin.
Who most often applies for lip correction?
The treatment is intended for any woman who feels uncomfortable with a flat and blurry lip contour. Correction can also be resorted to in the event of a scar. The active filler in the composition allows you to completely fix the external defect of the lip and its contour and give it a natural look.
Lip border processing provides a clear, pronounced shape and improves contours and color. After processing, the wrinkles are filled and crushed into smaller ones. The skin around the lips is moisturized and firm. Injections with a natural substance in the composition do not have a negative effect on the skin and contours after correction of the lips with hyaluronic acid. Patient reviews are positive, since problems rarely occur and the result is already visible on the first day after the swelling has subsided.
When will the final result be visible?
Results should be expected 3-4 weeks after the procedure. Then, the cosmetologist, together with the patient, decides on additional procedures that are sometimes necessary with deeper wrinkles and contours. It is easier to adjust such lines gradually, which means that sometimes after 3 or 4 weeks you need to introduce more product. It usually takes another 3-4 weeks before the final result can be obtained. Photos before and after lip correction with hyaluronic acid show how noticeable the result is after the first injection session.
How many treatments do I need to see satisfactory results?
Patients under the age of 45 are usually given a single injection of 0.5 ml in 1 ml of hyaluronic acid. In order to see satisfactory results, elderly patients (55-60 years old) usually require other treatments 3-4 weeks after the first injection. The number of repetitions of injections usually does not exceed 3-4 times.
How long will the result last?
Satisfactory results that were achieved after 1-2 courses of treatment are usually visible within 6-12 months. This period of time depends on the age of the patient, the type of filler, as well as on the patient's lifestyle and his general physical condition. It should be emphasized that smoking can significantly reduce treatment outcomes.
How often do I need to repeat treatment?
Treatment should be repeated every 6-12 months, depending on how long the beautician and patient are satisfied with the result. Further treatment usually requires a smaller amount of product, since an increased amount of collagen in the skin strengthens its structure and reduces its active properties. Such treatment is usually called "supportive care."
Contraindications:
- Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients, especially hyaluronic acid.
- Autoimmune disease.
- Susceptibility to keloids.
- Skin bacterial infection.
- Herpes virus.
- Pregnancy and lactation.
- Teenagers under 18 years old.
- Other dermal filling procedures performed in the same area of the skin and lip contour.
Before the injection, the patient must undergo a medical examination to exclude the above factors.
What will happen immediately after the injection?
Lip asymmetry correction with hyaluronic acid is a common form of cosmetic procedure. With increasing popularity, not only girls but also guys are resorting to it. Immediately after treatment, the area will be slightly swollen. Puncture sites (puncture sites) will be visible at the beginning, but soon they will disappear. The treated area may be inflated due to filler. Hematomas and bruises may occur shortly after treatment, but they usually disappear within a few days. Bruises sometimes appear after a couple of days, and within 10-14 days they change color and resolve.
What should be done before starting injections?
There is no need for prior medication, but patients must be in good physical condition. One week before treatment, you should not take aspirin or any other medicines that reduce coagulation. Patients who are prone to suffer from herpes should take acyclovir prophylactically two days before treatment.
What to do after injections?
After treatment, you should apply a soothing gel in a thin layer and massage the area twice a day. Finally, when redness and bruising diverge, patients can stop taking medication and resume their usual skin care methods. It is recommended that you use high-quality skin care products with the SPF50 + sunscreen.
How to keep the result longer?
Beauticians believe that postoperative treatment is no less important than the injections themselves, so they advise patients to properly monitor their skin on a daily basis. It is necessary to apply protective creams and lipsticks from negative factors, such as excessive ultraviolet exposure, as well as products that contain antioxidants, such as vitamin C, vitamin E or flavonoids. After injections, it is also not recommended to take dietary supplements containing vitamin C, vitamin E, coenzyme Q10.
It is important to refrain from smoking, which is responsible for accelerating the aging process and significantly reduces all the results of the aesthetic treatment that were achieved thanks to infections in the contours of the lips. It is also strongly recommended that you use the full range of anti-aging treatments, such as therapeutic baths and mesotherapy. Basically, this is written in the reviews of doctors. Lip correction with hyaluronic acid does not harm the skin, since the active substance in the injection is not perceived by the body as foreign.
What are dermal fillers used for?
Correction of the shape of the lips with hyaluronic acid quickly tones the skin. It helps to remove or reduce the effects of skin aging, which are visible when the facial shape changes and wrinkles appear due to the secondary disappearance of subcutaneous fat and skin collagen. The areas that can be smoothed and filled with fillers are wrinkled lines between the eyebrows, folds of skin that descend from both sides of the nose to the corners of the mouth and separate the cheeks from the upper lip (nasolabial folds), lines that go around the chin, folds in the upper and lower lips and smile lines in the corners of the mouth. Fillers can be used effectively to lift sagging cheeks, change the chin and tip of the nose, or fill acne scars.
How long does the procedure take and how painful is it?
The procedure lasts up to 20 minutes. Patients describe mild to moderate pain. If necessary, you can always use a local anesthetic. Before the procedure, the doctor can prescribe a relaxing facial massage to tone the skin. Correction of the upper lip with hyaluronic acid is carried out within 7-10 minutes. The result will be immediately noticeable.
Is there a tumor after the procedure?
Edema may appear immediately and a day after the procedure. Redness, sensitivity, and itching may also appear. A hematoma can be seen in the area where the punctures were. It can be closed with a corrector. Usually the bruise resolves in a week. The skin should not be exposed to extreme temperatures for a couple of days after treatment. Correction of the corners of the lips with hyaluronic acid can cause small bruises at the puncture sites. It is necessary to apply a healing cream during the first week after the procedure.
What can be the complications of injections?
Complications are rare, bleeding and swelling are the most common side effects immediately after the procedure. Pain and redness within 24-72 hours are a sign of a bacterial infection. Your doctor will prescribe an antibiotic based on a smear test. Clients practically do not write about complications in the correction of lips with hyaluronic acid in reviews. Injections are neutral and do not cause allergic reactions.
How can I prevent or reduce possible complications after the procedure?
It is extremely important to stop taking aspirin and other drugs that affect coagulation before the procedure, as well as antirheumatic agents and vitamin E. Do not drink alcohol before manipulation. After the procedure, cool the injection area with ice packs. After correction of the contour of the lips with hyaluronic acid, inflammation can sometimes occur. In this case, you must contact a dermatologist or cosmetologist who performed the procedure.