Fuller, Plumper Lips through Lip Enhancement

Individuals in the West Nyack, New York area and other parts of the nation have found great success and plumper, fuller lips through the lip enhancement procedures available at various cosmetic facilities and medical spas. Lip enhancement may also effectively reduce fine wrinkles that appear around the mouth. Various substances may be used to achieve results such as collagen and hyaluronic acid. Synthetics and fat donated from other areas of the patient's body may also be effective. Keep in mind, though, that hyaluronic acid, collage and fat are absorbed by the body, making repeat treatment necessary. Silicone is considered permanent, but may have more side effects than other materials.

Your best bet is to first discuss the options available at a medical spa or doctor's office in your area. Ask which treatments and materials they offer for lip enhancement and then begin to explore those options and determine if one of these options is right for you, or if you'd rather find other means of achieving lip enhancement that are not offered at the specific clinic that you chose.

Materials may be injected directly into the area, or may be surgically implanted into the lips. Just one injection is typically enough to achieve the patient's goals, although multiple sessions may be required. The implants or injected material must be properly placed, so ensure that you receive treatment from a trained West Nyack medical professional. Most non-surgical treatments allow the patient return to their normal activities immediately, or after one day if they are sedated during the treatment. Surgical procedures may require a recovery period of about a week.

If you're unsure of whether you want fuller or plumper lips, temporary procedures such as collagen or fat injections may be for you. You may have the injections performed to see if you are happy with the results. If you are not, simply do not seek repeat treatments. If you are happy with the results, seek repeat treatments or perhaps something more permanent.

Possible allergic reactions associated with lip enhancement procedures include prolonged redness, swelling, itching or firmness around the injection site. Infection, bleeding, lip asymmetry or migration or extrusion of implants are also concerns to be aware of before receiving treatment. Typically, normal swelling or bruising lasts about three days to a week following the procedure.

It is important to discuss your candidacy for treatment with a professional before proceeding with lip enhancement. Those with a reaction to pretreatment collagen skin tests or who have severe allergy history may not be considered candidates. Individuals with an allergy to lidocaine, a local anesthetic, may not be considered candidates either. Those who have an active skin inflammation or skin condition, or who have an active infection, may be encouraged to postpone treatment until a later date.

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