According to modern canons of beauty, lips should be plump and clearly defined. However, not everyone can boast of ideal lip volume and attractive shape. Thanks to safe methods of injection cosmetology, it has become possible to correct the flaws of nature in one procedure, enlarge lips without disturbing the naturalness and improve appearance.
What you need to know about increasing lip volume?
Lip augmentation with fillers is a non-surgical correction method used to fill the missing volume. The main component of “beauty injections” intended for modeling facial structures is hyaluronic acid. This compound is also produced in our body and is responsible for the active accumulation of moisture, maintaining water balance and stimulating collagen synthesis. Thus, when injected, it not only gives additional volume, but also eliminates signs of skin aging, moisturizing it.
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You can achieve significant results after undergoing a course of biorevitalization, with an interval of three weeks. This procedure is aimed at moisturizing the skin and smoothing out facial wrinkles, so you should not expect a significant increase in lip density from it.
Since hyaluronic acid is absorbed after some time, lip shape correction is temporary.
The procedure is not suitable for those who want to get rid of deep wrinkles. Biorevitalizants do not cause allergic reactions and are not rejected by tissues, unlike fillers. Lip biorevitalization is a safe procedure with no serious side effects. After it, the skin becomes soft, tender, without creases and fine wrinkles.
Indications and contraindications
Lip augmentation with fillers is recommended in the following situations:
- excessive subtlety, inexpressive outlines;
- purse-string wrinkles (small vertical folds located perpendicular to the contour of the mouth);
- mild congenital or acquired asymmetry;
- excessive dryness of the skin of the lips;
- physiological or age-related drooping of the corners of the mouth;
The main advantage of hyaluronic acid is its safety for the human body. But, like any injection procedure, cosmetic augmentation has contraindications:
- individual intolerance to filler components;
- pregnancy and lactation;
- autoimmune pathologies;
- bleeding disorders;
- herpetic rashes;
- inflammatory reactions in the correction area;
- presence of biopolymer gel in the lips.
Efficiency of the technique
After the procedure, the result will not be long in coming, but for greater effect it is worth taking a course of injections. The result is influenced by several factors: the quality and composition of the administered drug, the professionalism of the doctor and the individual characteristics of the patient.
This technique offers:
- moisturizing the skin and restoring hydration, i.e. connection with water molecules;
- getting rid of wrinkles around the lips;
- elimination of nasolabial folds;
- increasing tissue tone and elasticity;
- natural increase in lip fullness;
- healthy lip color;
- the ability to adjust the contour.
You can find more detailed information about how the procedure is carried out at the Leila Roz clinic here.
Why choose us?
The Center for Medical Cosmetology "Verbena" in Kursk is:
- many years of successful work experience and professional achievements;
- personalized approach to solving aesthetic problems;
- the use of effective innovative technologies, safe certified drugs and consumables;
- specialists you can trust;
- We select the shape of your lips to match the unique geometry of your face, achieving the effect of “natural, natural lips.”
- affordable prices.
Those wishing to make an appointment with a cosmetologist can leave a request on the website or call the contact phone number. The cost of the procedure “Correction of shape and increase in volume of lips” is indicated in the “Prices” section.
Review of gel fillers for contouring and lip augmentation
The result of the contouring procedure, including lip correction, directly depends on the quality and manufacturer of the filler gel ( from the English fill - fill ).
Our clinic’s choice in favor of one filler or another is strictly justified. We are guided by the following criteria:
- safety - ideal biocompatibility with body tissues; absence of allergic reactions; quality of crosslinking of hyaluronic acid molecules, etc.;
- efficiency - the ability to obtain a predictable and desired result; aesthetically acceptable and beautiful result;
- social responsibility of the brand to doctors and patients: the volume of clinical studies conducted on product safety and its effectiveness; the company's level of investment in research and development; availability of direct medical representatives of the manufacturer on site, etc.
Based on the listed criteria, we made a choice in favor of fillers from four well-known brands:
- Juvederm;
- Filorga;
- Belotero;
- Princess.
Now let's talk in more detail about each of them.
Princess, Croma (Austria)
Princess fillers ( “Brand of the Year” - 2009 at the exhibition in Monaco ) were developed by the large pharmaceutical corporation Croma (Austria). They are created on the basis of hyaluronic acid of non-biological origin.
| Over time, the hyaluronic acid components of the drug decompose under the action of hyaluronidase enzymes in the same way as the body’s natural hyaluronic acid decomposes; Princess fillers are completely safe. |
Princess gels can be used not only after thirty years of age to correct wrinkles, but also to correct and enlarge lips in very young patients.
In the synthesis of Princess fillers, innovative SMART technology was used, which made the consistency of the gels extremely homogeneous. T.n. An intelligent filler system allows them to penetrate into the structures of the skin layer where the gels are injected. Hyaluronic acid in gels is represented by long molecules with cross-links; the preparations have increased viscosity - this allows the tissues to keep their shape well and not spread.
Princess Filler (1 ml) is indicated for replenishing small amounts of tissue (correction of nasolabial folds, wrinkles around the eyes and in the corners of the lips, neck wrinkles, volume of the hands, facial modeling), injected into the middle and superficial layers of the dermis. It costs eight months.
Princess Volume (1 ml) is denser, it is indicated for volumetric contouring: replenishing lost tissue volumes and restoring facial contours. They restore the volume and contours of the cheeks, cheekbones, chin and lips, reduce deep nasolabial folds, and correct atrophic scars. Princess Volume is especially appreciated by older patients for its ability to restore seemingly irretrievably lost volumes to facial tissues. The gel lasts from eight to twelve months.
Belotero, Merz Pharma (Switzerland, Germany)
Belotero fillers are the latest generation monophasic gel fillers produced by the pharmaceutical company Merz Pharma (Switzerland, Germany).
| They are distinguished by a dense structure - due to the fact that the hyaluronic acid molecules in these gels are cross-linked (they form a network polymer rather than a linear one); Accordingly, fillers are able to retain more moisture. Thanks to these structural features, Belotero fillers last longer: up to a year. |
Belotero Soft filler (1 ml) is an excellent product of choice for the correction and bio-reinforcement of wrinkles in particularly delicate areas (fine wrinkles around the lips, under the eyes and in the crow’s feet area, nasolacrimal groove, neck, arms and décolleté).
Belotero Balance filler (1 ml) is ideal for increasing lip volume, correcting nasolabial folds, forehead wrinkles, and wrinkles around the lips. Another option is correction of shallow scars.
Belotero Intense filler (1 ml) lasts in tissues for up to twelve months. It has a cross-linked structure and retains moisture well. It is used to increase the volume of the lips and to fill deep wrinkles in the décolleté and neck, forehead, cheeks and chin.
Juvederm, Allergan (USA)
Juvederm products are manufactured in France by Allergan (USA); These premium fillers are deservedly considered the flagships in the world of gels based on hyaluronic acid.
We use two lines of drugs: Ultra and Vycross (and biorevitalizant Hydrate, but that's a slightly different story).
The Ultra line of preparations are preparations of stabilized hyaluronic acid (they also contain lidocaine).
| Due to its structure, such hyaluronic acid remains longer in the injection sites - thus prolonging the results of the procedures. |
Juvederm Ultra 3 (1 ml) is used for the correction of deep and medium wrinkles and lip augmentation, for facial contouring.
Juvederm Ultra Smile (0.55 ml) is used to correct fine wrinkles around the lips, as well as to correct the shape of the lips. The drug of choice for those who enlarge lips for the first time.
Juvederm Ultra 4 (1 ml) is used to correct deep wrinkles, correct the shape of the face, cheekbones and chin, and correct the lips.
The Vycross line of gels is a new generation of gels based on hyaluronic acid, in which there are twice as many cross-links (they also contain lidocaine for pain relief).
| Why is this beneficial: - a smaller volume of filler is used for the same purposes; — filler lasts longer: up to fifteen to eighteen months; — there is significantly less swelling after the procedure. |
Juvederm Voluma filler (1 ml) was developed to fill the missing volumes: returning youthful volume to the cheekbones, cheeks, creating volume in the chin area.
Juvederm Volift filler (1 ml) is designed to correct facial contours and fill nasolabial folds.
Juvederm Volift Retouch filler (0.5 ml) is Volift gel in 0.5 ml syringes (smaller correction volumes).
Filorga, IPSEN (USA, France)
Filorga premium filler gels are produced by the permanent (since 1978!) leader in the sector of high-tech cosmetic injectable preparations, the French company Filorga.
| Filorga fillers, created on the basis of hyaluronic acid, are produced using unique technologies for high-level purification of the substance (this makes them extremely safe). They have different concentrations and densities, which allows them to be used to correct different areas of the face. |
Filler X-HA 3 (1 ml) - recommended for filling nasolabial folds and wrinkles of any depth, including eyebrow folds, for correcting purse-string wrinkles, for replenishing insufficient tissue volume in the corners of the mouth and for increasing lip volume and correcting their asymmetry.
Filler X-HA Volume (1 ml) – more dense and viscous; Accordingly, it can be used to restore missing volumes of the face (cheekbones, lips, cheeks, chin), perform facial contouring, correct nasolacrimal grooves and nasolabial folds.
The final choice of filler remains with the cosmetologist, taking into account the characteristics of your face and the desired result.
Question answer
What do you inject into your lips to increase volume?
At the Verbena Medical Cosmetology Center, when carrying out volumetric modeling procedures, the latest generation dermal fillers are used in different price ranges: Hiafilia, Yvoire, TEOSYAL, STYLAGE. These biocompatible drugs have “shape memory” and allow you to achieve the most predictable result.
How many ml do you need for lip augmentation?
The optimal amount of the drug used to enlarge the upper and lower lips is 1 ml. At the client's request, a larger or smaller volume can be used.
How long does the lip augmentation procedure take?
On average, the duration of the simulation is 30-40 minutes, taking into account anesthesia.
Preparation for the procedure
Biorevitalization does not require special preparation. Two weeks before injections, you should stop drinking alcohol and smoking. If you have had chemical peeling or laser resurfacing, then you should wait with biorevitalization, because... the skin needs rest. The timing of the procedures in this case is determined by the cosmetologist.
Since the injections are administered into the lip area, pay special attention to herpes rashes, if any. To avoid the risk of recurrence of the disease, you may be prescribed a course of antiherpes drugs before biorevitalization. Also, experts do not advise starting a course of injections on the days of menstruation, since hormonal imbalances can affect the final result of the procedure.
Remember that before any invasive cosmetic procedure, a personal consultation is required, during which your doctor will collect anamnesis and find out the presence of chronic diseases and allergic reactions. A service agreement is also drawn up, which spells out all the details of the procedure. Approach such preparatory moments responsibly, because... they influence the course of the entire operation.
Side effects
After lip biorevitalization, some side effects may occur, which disappear after a period of time:
- hematomas;
- swelling in the mouth area;
- rash on the face;
- formation of papules and nodules under the skin;
- soreness of the integument.
In less than five days, the above goes away. If the situation begins to worsen, suppuration appears, the pain becomes more severe, consult a doctor. To reduce the inflammatory process, experts recommend using Troxevasin and Traumeel S ointments.
Restylane fillers
Lip augmentation through the injection of Restylane filler, developed and patented by Q-Med (now Galderma), has become a common practice in our aesthetic medicine clinic.
The Restylane preparations of the Restylane Volume and Restylane Kysse , as their main competitive advantage, declare the stability of the achieved lip volume for 18 and 12 months, respectively. The developers of these drugs have learned to keep hyaluronic acid in a stable state for a long time. This is where the unprecedented effectiveness of this filler comes from. In addition, the company is proud of the fact that it was the first in the world to obtain hyaluronic acid of non-animal origin.
Injection and needle-free method of biorevitalization
Modern cosmetology provides two methods for performing biorevitalization. We will discuss their features and protocols below.
The injection method acts on the problem locally, delivering hyaluronic acid precisely. It happens like this:
- the skin is cleansed of makeup and dirt;
- An anesthetic gel is applied to minimize pain. A film is applied on top for a better effect, after half an hour the residue is removed, the surface of the lips is wiped with an anesthetic;
- the contents of the injections are dosed into the skin, in the same quantity, so that there is no asymmetry;
- intradermal injections are performed if the main task is to correct the shape of the lips. If you want to increase the volume, then the drug is injected under the dry mucous membrane of the lips;
- the drooping corners of the mouth are lifted using a fan-shaped technique when a mesh of linear channels is formed;
- after injection, anesthetics or light massage are used to evenly distribute the composition;
- At the end of the procedure, dry ice is applied to the lips to reduce hematomas and swelling.
The total time for biorevitalization does not exceed 50 minutes.
Hyalual
For those whose lips are subject to frequent peeling and chapping, a redermalization procedure has been developed. With its help, a woman gets the opportunity to artificially activate the start of cell regeneration in areas of the skin of the face. This can be achieved with injections of the drug Hyalual .
Hyalual is a new generation drug, of high quality, most effective, safe, has an effect at the cellular level, and has a comprehensive effect on the treatment and rejuvenation of the lips and skin around them.
The drug copes with wrinkles, eliminates the effect of “flabby skin”, the primary signs of ptosis. After injections with the necessary substances, the skin becomes firm, elastic, and does not peel off. Cell aging slows down. The appearance after the procedure is rejuvenated.
Laser biorevitalization
This procedure is known not only for the action of the active components, but also for the thermal effect that is achieved thanks to the laser working from the inside. The procedure algorithm is as follows:
- treatment of the skin of the mouth and lips with anesthetic;
- Pulsed laser beams treat the problem area. Thanks to this, the skin becomes active to accept new components;
- then a biorevitalizant in the form of a gel is applied to the skin;
- The laser is reapplied. Wrinkles and nasolabial folds are treated several times; due to the action of the gel, the laser beam reaches the deep layers of the dermis;
- After the procedure, the area is wiped with an anesthetic and cream with a calming effect.
Laser biorevitalization lasts less than 30 minutes.
The principle of the two procedures is similar, but has significant differences. Both methods are safe and effective, provided they are performed by an experienced professional in compliance with safety precautions. Injections are administered to one specific location, solving the problem locally. Laser biorevitalization carries the thermal influence of an additional source. It is not accompanied by pain and inflammation, as after injections.
