Modern cosmetology and plastic surgery allow you to change your appearance beyond recognition. The leading position is occupied by the correction of the shape of the nose. It is followed by a change in the volume and contour of the lips. It is important to change the shape, for example, to change the height of the red border, only surgical intervention is capable. With all the rest, contour plastic does an excellent job. Beauticians successfully use various techniques of lip augmentation fillers. This and much more will be discussed in the article.
Lip augmentation
The first attempts to correct the appearance by introducing various preparations into the skin began about 70 years ago. Unfortunately, they did not always end successfully and were unsafe for health.
Modern cosmetology uses two groups of drugs for contouring:
- Synthetic. Most often, their basis is silicone, many countries and specialists have recognized these drugs as unsafe.
- Biodegradable. The composition may include auto fat, collagen, donor tissue, hyaluronic acid. All have advantages and disadvantages. Over the past 20 years, hyaluronic acid fillers have been preferred. They are recognized as the safest and most convenient to use. The effect of use can last up to 15 months. After that, hyaluronic acid leaves the body without harm. This allows for a new correction in another way, if the woman’s preferences have changed.
The lips begin to age quickly, after 25 years. Facial expression, the activity of chewing muscles, as well as degenerative processes in the tissues have their own influence on this process. The activity of the sebaceous glands decreases, the lips become drier. Vertical wrinkles appear.
Tissue volume decreases with age. Therefore, even those women who have naturally magnificent lips will notice negative changes over time. Successfully struggling with such a transformation fillers. Various lip augmentation techniques allow not only changing shape, but also visually rejuvenating them.
Basic Lip Enlargement Techniques
There are several ways to introduce the drug into the skin. An experienced beautician owns everything. Basic lip augmentation techniques with hyaluronic acid:
- Linear It is used to emphasize Cupid's bow and contour. The procedure requires a minimum amount of the drug.
- "Mona Lisa." The technique is used when the patient wants to raise the corners of the lips.
- Fan for volume. The drug is administered without removing the needle, turning it at an acute angle. That is, lines, like a fan, begin to diverge from one point.
- Fan equipment for corners. It is used in those cases when it is necessary to create a support for resistance to gravitational ptosis.
- Volumetric linear. Used to create puffy lips. The drug is administered in fairly large volumes.
- Drip. Suitable for lifting the upper lip. Increases the volume in its central part.
- Parisian lip augmentation technique. Injections are carried out vertically. Thanks to this, the filler falls into the central part. The lips are swollen like a child, without too much vulgarity.
- Grid. The filler is injected at right angles along lines close to each other. This technique allows you to make lips more elastic and full.
Paris technique
Most of the legendary cosmetic brands were created in France. This country represents beauty, exquisite style and luxury. Not surprisingly, the most common lip augmentation technique comes from this magnificent country.
The method was developed by Parisian cosmetologists. They were the first to start injecting minimal doses of the drug into the upper lip, which allowed it to turn out a little. The procedure will not make the patient a vamp. Lips will acquire a more innocent O-shaped and will be completely devoid of vulgarity.
The popularity of this technique is explained by the fact that it allows you to achieve the most natural appearance. A woman does not risk becoming the owner of a "duck mouth" after the procedure. Her lips will look like those of young Brigitte Bardot or Michel Mercier.
The French lip augmentation technique, in addition to the natural look, has a number of advantages:
- the procedure does not take much time;
- most often only the upper lip is chipped, which ensures minimal intervention;
- low price;
- a small amount of the drug in the tissues does not cause discomfort to the patient.
The minimum dose of filler, getting into the tissue, fill the free space. The drug does not stretch or injure the skin of the lips. The technique has earned the trust of patients and cosmetologists.
Features of the procedure
Changing the shape of the lips does not require any specific preparation. There are several requirements that must be considered by the patient:
- injuries or inflammation on the skin in the lips are an obstacle to the introduction of the filler;
- a week before the procedure, you must stop taking antibiotics;
- blood coagulation indicators should be normal;
- in the event that the patient takes anticoagulants, she should stop doing this one day before the procedure;
- on the day the filler is administered, exclude alcohol and do not smoke.
At the beginning of the procedure, the doctor once again clarifies with the patient some of the nuances of lip augmentation. The technique of administration is chosen by the specialist depending on what result the woman expects to receive. Then the skin is cleaned and treated with an antiseptic. Anesthetic gel is applied to the lips.
Anesthesia helps minimize negative feelings. But a lot depends on the pain threshold of the patient. The filler is injected under the skin in small doses, every 2-3 mm. Typically, one syringe with a volume of 1 ml is enough for the procedure.
Aftercare
Any lip augmentation technique gives an instant visible effect. But the final result can only be assessed after the swelling subsides, after about two to three weeks. Usually at this time, the patient should come for a second examination. The doctor evaluates the result and decides on the need for correction.
In some cases, additional administration of hyaluronic acid will be required. For example, if asymmetry could not be corrected or the patient considers that the volume is insufficient.
The rehabilitation period can take about two weeks. At this time, it is necessary to carefully monitor the lips and follow these recommendations:
- the first 24 hours do not use cosmetics;
- For several days, refuse to visit the gym. It is advisable to minimize all physical activity;
- it is forbidden to sleep on the stomach;
- Do not drink alcohol or smoke within 72 hours after the procedure;
- the first day after the administration of the drug, do not consume hot dishes and drinks;
- during the week do not visit the sauna and solarium;
- use hygienic lipstick. Bepanten ointment well heals wounds;
- the first three days it is recommended to drink as much clean water as possible;
- refuse kisses at least in the first days after the injection. This can lead to an uneven distribution of the drug.
Contraindications
Contouring is one of the safest procedures. Despite this, there are a number of contraindications that can become an obstacle to performing lip augmentation (and the technique does not play a role here). Filler injections are contraindicated in such cases:
- pregnant and lactating women should refrain from injections of beauty;
- diseases of the endocrine and immune system are an absolute contraindication for the introduction of hyaluronic acid;
- exacerbation of herpes and any other viral disease is a serious obstacle to the use of filler;
- hyaluronic acid intolerance;
- autoimmune diseases;
- arthritis;
- diabetes;
- epilepsy and mental disorders;
- exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- predisposition to the formation of colloidal scars.
Feasible side effects
The negative effects of injections can be minimized if you choose a professional cosmetologist and a reliable drug. Professionals working at home should be avoided. Some side effects are allowed after the lip augmentation procedure. The type of equipment that was used cannot affect the frequency of their development.
After the introduction of hyaluronic acid, the following manifestations are permissible:
- Redness.
- Soreness.
- Swelling.
- Small hematomas in the places where the doctor inserted the needle.
If the patient clearly follows all the recommendations, most of these negative manifestations disappear after 24 hours. In rare cases, more serious complications may develop:
- Numbness.
- The development of allergies.
- Persistent severe itching.
- Increasing swelling.
- The development of allergies.
- Change of shape.
- The appearance of seals and pimples.
In the event that any of the described complications has manifested, you should contact your beautician as soon as possible.
The best fillers for lip augmentation
Hyaluronic acid fillers are manufactured by many pharmaceutical companies. The choice of drug depends on the problem that needs to be solved. All fillers are divided into three types:
- Low viscosity. Suitable for patients with dry skin and those who have first wrinkles. The result does not last long, about three months.
- Medium viscosity. With the help of these preparations, normal skin with moderately expressed wrinkles is corrected. In this case, the result lasts a little longer, about 6 months.
- High density. These fillers fill dense skin and deep wrinkles. The result lasts from a year or longer.
For the Parisian technique of lip augmentation, some experts use two different in density drugs from the same brand. This allows you to get a natural effect. For example, a dense gel is used for the contour, and a lower viscosity preparation is used to give volume.
Leading clinics prefer such drugs:
- Juvederm.
- Restylane
- Teosyal.
- Princess
- Perlane
- Surgiderm.
All of these drugs are safe and certified in Russia. With their help, you can achieve the desired result, and the risk of side effects is minimal. Those girls who can not decide on the procedure due to fear of pain are advised to pay attention to Juvederm preparations. Ultra fillers contain lidocaine. This allows you to painlessly administer the drug, the patient will not experience discomfort.
Procedure cost
The cost of the lip augmentation procedure depends on the professionalism of the specialist and the chosen drug. And also from the region. The highest price was recorded in St. Petersburg, it amounted to 30 thousand rubles.
In Moscow, you can find a specialist who will carry out the procedure for 12 thousand. The capital has a huge number of beauty salons offering their services. Choosing the best one is pretty hard. The trial and error method is not suitable in this situation. Every woman wants to get a good result from the procedure for lip augmentation. Sambuca technique has become quite popular in Moscow. It is performed only in the Dr. Beauty Studio of the same name. Sambuca. Sensual lips can be obtained here with the help of the drug Juviderm Volift. The cost of the procedure using one syringe, with a volume of 1 ml, will be 19 thousand rubles.
On the Web, you can find ads of cosmetologists who offer to inject fillers at home. The cost of services is really attractive - only 5 thousand rubles. Unfortunately, under such conditions, specialists with insufficient qualifications often work. And sometimes without a medical education. To reduce the cost of the procedure, low-quality drugs are used. So saving on your health and appearance is very dangerous.