How to enlarge lips with hyaluronic acid, botox, silicone, lipofilling, cheiloplasty. Results: before and after photos, prices, reviews

The trend of plump and sensual lips has become a kind of beauty standard for the fair sex of the 21st century. The preferred majority of girls strive to increase the shape of the lips using the available methods that are provided by medicine and cosmetology.

Ways to increase the volume and shape of the lips

Based on physiological characteristics, not every girl who wants to meet current beauty standards has beautiful, plump lips.

In such cases, for a local or visual increase in the volume of the lips, professional intervention is used, which implies both minimally invasive cosmetic procedures in the form of fillers with hyaluronic acid, and augmentation of the lips with the help of plastic surgery.

The following procedures are considered the most popular, effective and available at the present time:

• cheiloplasty;
• plastic surgery to change shape and size;
• cheiloplasty with fillers;
• fillers with hyaluronic acid;
• the introduction of botox into the lips;
• using liquid silicone thread;
• lipofilling.

Don't miss the most popular column article: Plasmolifting of the face - what it is, how it is performed, results, photos before and after the procedure.

Contour plastic (Cheiloplasty)

The procedure is a plastic manipulation designed to change the size, contours and shape of the lips. Also, with its help, defects of the labial line are eliminated, which can be both congenital and acquired.

For its implementation, there is no need to hospitalize the patient.

Several special substances can be used as injectables /

Which differ from each other in properties and duration of exposure:

1. How to enlarge lips with hyaluronic acid, modern cosmetologists have known for a long time, because this method is the most common in contour plastics. Hyaluronic acid has an organic composition and practically does not cause an allergic reaction. Injection of the drug is quite painful, the swelling after the procedure disappears in the shortest possible time.
2. The safest method of contouring is the introduction of the patient's own adipose tissue, which is taken in certain areas of such parts of the body as the buttocks, thighs or abdomen.
3. Use for injection of own collagen, which is extracted from the corresponding parts of the patient's body. Any allergic reactions are completely excluded.
4. In addition to using your own collagen, it is possible to use this substance of animal origin, but in this case there is a risk of an allergic reaction to the injected drug.
5. Synthetic injections are used much less often than the methods listed above, since they quite often cause allergies in patients.

The introduction of synthetic preparations or one's own adipose tissue into the lip tissue is characterized by a period of lip augmentation up to a year. When collagen is used, the effect lasts less, 3-4 months, using your own collagen gives a short-term result than using this substance of animal origin. As a result of the administration of such drugs, lips can be enlarged up to 30%.

Injections, both with hyaluronic acid and other drugs, are considered minor surgical interventions that last no more than 45 minutes, during the procedure, local anesthesia is used.

At the injection sites, redness and slight swelling may form, which dissolve a few hours after the procedure. The end result is assessed on the 3rd day after the injection, when the injected substance is completely, evenly distributed over the entire surface of the lips and its effective effect begins. The rehabilitation period after the procedures is 3-5 days.

Indications for the procedure

The use of contour plastic has no age restrictions and is preferably used for the following purposes:

• correction of lip asymmetry;
• increase or decrease in volume;
• raising the lowered corners of the lips;
• elimination of wrinkles;
• change in the shape of the lips.

Contraindications

Contour plastic is not applied:

• when the patient is pregnant or nursing;
• when there are skin diseases;
• weakened or sick immunity;
• damage to the skin of the lips;
• when the patient has already used similar substances recently;
• an allergic reaction or complete rejection of any component of the injected substance or anesthesia.

Lip care after cheiloplasty

After contouring cheloplasty, the lips need careful care.

In most cases, such injections are accompanied by the appearance of minor edema, which disappear after 2-3 days.

You should not ignore the doctor's recommendations, you should follow these rules:

• 12 hours after the procedure, it is strictly forbidden to apply makeup on the skin of the lips, if this action is extremely necessary, the use of hypoallergenic products is allowed;
• avoid hypothermia and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight for 2-3 weeks after manipulation;
• regularly use moisturizers for the skin of the lips.

Surgical method for correcting shape and volume

To completely change the shape of the lips, they resort to surgical reconstructive intervention in the form of plastic surgery. The procedure is characterized by the excision of a specific area of ​​the skin, which is located in the lip region, and subsequent insertion of the implant into the incision.

Indications for reconstructive plastic surgery are birth defects, it is also performed to eliminate such shortcomings as:

• filiform lips;
• "Cleft lip" or "cleft palate";
• excessive exposure of the gums;
• benign formations, papillomas;
• cysts, fibroids;
• sagging lower lip;
• cicatricial and post-traumatic defects.

As implants, the use of:

• collagen plates;
• own fat;
• synthetic fillers.

Contraindications for performing reconstructive plastic surgery are:

• heart or vascular disease;
• a blood clotting disorder;
• herpes;
• diabetes;
• pregnancy and lactation period;
• chronic diseases during exacerbations;
• lupus;
• open sores or recent damage to the lips.

The reconstructive plastic surgery procedure has a preparatory stage.

On which qualified specialists necessarily carry out research:

• the shape and structure of the patient's lips, and also examine her facial muscles;
• face shape;
• skin thickness;
• the general condition of all mucous membranes, as well as the curve of the upper lip.

The cost of the operation depends on the level of complexity and can vary from 40,000 to 100,000 rubles.

The general complex for lip augmentation begins long before the procedure itself, since there are a number of requirements.

Which must be adhered to without fail in order to avoid further complications:

• complete cessation of smoking 2 weeks before and a month after the completion of plastic surgery;
• exclude taking drugs containing aspirin 2 weeks before the plastic surgery;
• taking a bath in the evening before the procedure;
• immediately before starting the procedure, exclude food intake;
• thoroughly brush your teeth and rinse your mouth.

After completing the operation, you must:

• remove puffiness by applying ice to the site of surgery;
• use special ointments or creams for skin treatment;
• eat preferably soft or liquid foods that do not need to be actively chewed;
• exclude sports and serious physical activity for 3 weeks after surgery;
• for the first six months after the procedure, avoid direct sunlight on the lips.

The time for reconstructive plastic surgery varies within 1-2 hours. Local anesthetics such as lidocaine or intravenous anesthesia are used to relieve pain. The procedure is quite simple: the surgeon makes several incisions, with the help of an implant sets the required lip shape, and then carefully sutures the incision sites.

Such sutures are cosmetic and dissolve in a few days. When the procedure is over, a sterile bandage is applied to the lips for several hours, and the recovery period is relatively quick and easy.

Within 1-2 weeks after the end of the procedure, the appearance on the lips is characteristic:

• bruising;
• numbness of the nerve endings of the skin of the lips, which causes a temporary loss of sensitivity;
• pain syndrome;
• feelings of tight skin;
• edema.

It is very important during this period to monitor the general state of health, in case of a sharp jump in temperature, when chills or large swelling appear, you must immediately call an ambulance.

Potential complications are preferably expressed as:

• allergic reactions to anesthesia or implants;
• implant rejection processes;
• damage to the facial nerve due to medical error;
• infectious complications;
• scars, corrected by repeated surgery, which is possible only after a year from the date of this procedure.

Contour correction with fillers

Contour correction with fillers is the injection of the drugs listed above, preferably hyaluronic acid is used. Also, botox or adipose tissue (lipofilling) is injected with the help of a filler. Such substances are injected into the deep skin layers using a thin needle; one procedure does not exceed half an hour.

Due to the fact that lidocaine is added to the preparations for cheiloplasty with fillers, injections pass without obvious pain. The period of action of fillers depends on which particular drug is chosen for administration, therefore, the final result is recorded from 2 months to 2 years.

With the help of a filler with hyaluronic acid, you can both enlarge the lips and smooth out wrinkles on the lips and around the mouth. In most clinics, the price for the procedure varies, the observed cost is from 11,000-18,000 rubles.

Filers containing hyaluronic acid are characterized as monophasic or biphasic. The first type is considered safer than the second. Correction with monophasic fillers is 90% painless and does not require repeated procedures. Due to these qualities, manipulation is popular among people with a low pain threshold.

Also, a distinctive feature is considered a zero probability of occurrence of complications of an infectious nature. If obvious visual imperfections are found, they are simply smoothed out by hand.

Indications for the use of fillers can be:

• the need to correct lip asymmetry;
• the need to increase or decrease the volume;
• lifting the lowered corners of the lips;
• the need to eliminate wrinkles of varying degrees;
• change in the shape of the lips.

Contraindications are also standard for this category of cosmetic procedures:

• any period of pregnancy, as well as breastfeeding;
• skin diseases in any form;
• mechanical or any other damage to the skin on the lips;
• using similar drugs earlier;
• allergy to a drug or pain reliever.

There is no recovery period, you only need to adhere to the general recommendations of a cosmetologist for a few days:

• avoid serious physical activity;
• do not visit baths and saunas;
• no smoking;
• do not use decorative cosmetics for the first 12 hours after the procedure.

Hyaluronic acid injections

There are several ways to enlarge lips with hyaluronic acid - injections or external use. It is preferably used in injectable fillers. The effect after the introduction is not long-term, and therefore the procedure is recommended to be repeated every six months.

The main indications for the use of hyaluronic acid injections are:

• lip skin rejuvenation;
• change in volume;
• change in the shape of the lips.

There are practically no contraindications to the use of hyaluronic acid, it is an exclusively natural substance, without any synthetic impurities.

Possible complications

Upon completion of the procedure, sometimes characteristic side effects occur, which disappear in a short period, and therefore do not pose a particular danger.

Side moments appear in the form:

• soreness;
• swelling;
• redness;
• hematomas.

Recovery period

Rehabilitation after the procedure is not required, it is worth adhering to some recommendations:

• 24 hours after manipulation, it is forbidden to contact lips with any surface;
• drink as little as possible, and only liquid at room temperature, eat only liquid food, and also at room temperature;
• For 3 days, water procedures are prohibited, especially in the bath or sauna;
• Avoid physical activity 3 days after the manipulation;
• take special drugs against inflammatory processes for 5 days after manipulation;
• any cosmetic procedures for facial care are prohibited for a week after the introduction.

Immediately after the completion of cheiloplasty with hyaluronic acid fillers, it is recommended to apply ice to the lips in order to reduce hemorrhage and edema, as well as to restore the skin more quickly.

This method of enlarging lips with hyaluronic acid costs much more than using other drugs, since the substance is a natural product. The price of the procedure can range from 13,000 to 20,000 rubles, depending on the manufacturer and the reputation of the clinic where the procedure will be performed.

Lipofilling

The principle of the lipofilling procedure is no different from the introduction of hyaluronic acid, the only difference is in the preparation. Lipofilling involves injecting your own adipose tissue into the lips in order to give them more volume and natural color to the lips. After the procedure, the lips may increase by 35-50% of their initial size, while they will look as natural as possible.

Benefits of lipofilling

• the procedure does not cause allergies;
• changing the shape of the lips and volume at the same time;
• administration of injections is quite simple and quick;
• the appearance of a visually noticeable result upon completion of the procedure;
• natural appearance of the lips after the procedure.

Disadvantages and side effects

For 2 weeks before the proposed procedure, any mechanical action on the lips should be avoided. Limit the use of decorative cosmetics, do not drink alcohol and do not smoke.

The alleged disadvantages of lipofilling include:

• an allergic reaction to anesthetic drugs;
• sedimentation of the introduced substance, which requires correction;
• the emergence of asymmetry with an insufficient level of qualification of the doctor performing injections;
• possible infectious complications.

These disadvantages are possible only when the increase is performed by unqualified doctors or negligent attitude to the procedure.

Indications for the use of this method of contouring are:

• correction of the asymmetric shape of the lips;
• skin rejuvenation;
• increasing volume and brightening the skin of the lips.

Since the introduced fat cells are a natural substance, such a procedure has no contraindications, there is also no special recovery period.

It is necessary to adhere to general recommendations:

• avoid direct exposure to sunlight on the skin of the lips;
• hypothermia;
• any physical activity;
• visiting baths, saunas or taking hot baths.

  

In addition to the procedure, a permanent lip tattoo is applied, which visually makes them as natural as possible. This service is in demand because it minimizes the daily use of cosmetics. Before performing a tattoo, a consultation with a professional cosmetologist is mandatory.

Contraindications to lipofilling are the same as to other methods of contour cheloplasty, however, an age limit is also attached to them. The procedure is contraindicated for girls under the age of 25, since up to this age, the natural formation of body cells occurs, and injections disrupt this process.

Fat cells, which are introduced during lipofilling, are quickly absorbed, therefore, the obtained result lasts up to several years. If we resort to additional reinforcing procedures characteristic of this method of increasing, in the future it is possible to achieve a lifetime consolidation of the result.

Botox injections

The method of lip augmentation with Botox injections is carried out in the same way as with other similar substances. For the introduction, a local anesthetic is used, and the procedure itself lasts no more than one hour. The effect of the injections is observed immediately after the manipulation, the result is fixed for 2-3 months or up to a year, after which the correction is performed.

Botox is a synthetic drug, it often causes allergic reactions, therefore, before deciding on such a procedure, appropriate tests are taken to exclude negative consequences. This substance is highly toxic.

With the correct proportion, the skin rejuvenates. Wrinkles, even very deep ones, are remarkably smoothed due to the weakening of the muscle tone of the lips and the straightening of the skin layers.

The indications for the use of botox injections are:

• asymmetric lip shape;
• the presence of mimic wrinkles in the mouth;
• when the natural lips are too thin.

The introduction of Botox may be contraindicated in such cases:

• allergic reactions to botox;
• various blood diseases, including poor clotting indicators;
• diabetes mellitus in a patient;
• endocrine diseases in a patient;
• pregnancy and lactation;
• inflammatory processes and diseases in the patient;
• infectious and fungal diseases, especially with an exacerbated form.

The recovery period passes as quickly as possible, complications are not observed too often.

The main thing is to adhere to all recommendations:

• avoid physical activity 3-5 days after the procedure;
• take anti-inflammatory drugs;
• exclude solid food intake, which requires active chewing;
• no smoking;
• do not visit the bathhouse, sauna and do not take a hot bath for the first week after the procedure.

The cost may vary depending on the level of the clinic where the procedure is planned to be performed. The approximate price varies from 5,000 to 15,000 rubles.

Liquid silicone on lips with threads

The procedure for injecting liquid silicone into the lips using the mesothread is designed to tighten the skin of the lips, which can sag due to aging. The introduction of liquid silicone is a complete plastic surgery.

This is justified by the process of performing the procedure:

• local anesthesia is used for injection, which is applied to the site of the operation as an anesthetic ointment;
• for the introduction, a sharpened, ultra-thin and flexible needle is used, which performs a microscopic puncture of the lip contour;
• a thread made of liquid silicone is inserted into the puncture sites in the contours of the lips, thanks to these threads, a volumetric frame is formed, which is subsequently overgrown with fibrous tissues, which retain the external natural appearance of the shape of the lips;
• Despite the fact that liquid silicone threads can dissolve after a year, the result that appears due to them is fixed for many years due to the formation of collagen fibers in the lips.

The benefits of lip augmentation with liquid silicone threads include:

• easy transfer and minimal contraindications;
• absence of allergic reactions due to the hypoallergenic properties of the threads;
• serious complications are rare;
• does not require a long period of rehabilitation;
• fast and traceless healing of microscopic punctures;
• natural end result of the procedure;
• lack of an age limit;
• the end result lasts for many years, even after the threads are dissolved;
• fast thread insertion.

There are many varieties of liquid silicone threads. They differ in length and shape, section and surface type. Which, in turn, is flat, springy, like a pigtail, with a notch or spikes.

Thread scoring is performed to accelerate collagen production directly at the insertion site.

The indications for the introduction of a silicone thread into the lips are:

• naturally thin lips;
• asymmetric lip contour;
• long-term increase in volume.

Contraindications include:

• any period of pregnancy;
• any skin, infectious diseases, including herpes;
• autoimmune diseases;
• scars and scars on the lips;
• the presence of drugs of a similar effect in the labial tissue;
• the presence of an individual intolerance to the injected substance, or an allergy to local anesthesia.

Recovery is fast, the recommendations are standard for such procedures:

• the first day after injections, it is necessary to limit the movement of facial muscles to the maximum, especially lips, do not touch the lips, avoid contact with any surfaces;
• food intake should be minimized, eat only those foods that do not require chewing;
• it is forbidden to visit beaches, saunas, baths, solariums 3 days;
• water procedures, the first day after manipulation, are categorically contraindicated;
• exclusion of physical activity for 3 days;
• the first 2 days, you need to take anti-inflammatory and disinfecting drugs;
• the first week is prohibited from performing physiotherapy and facial treatments;

Such a procedure can cost from 25,000 to 37,000 rubles.

There are many ways and methods of lip augmentation and their shape, but the safest and most popular today are injections of fillers with hyaluronic acid.

Lip augmentation videos

Lip augmentation:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSlJv_4qvMk

Lip augmentation: