Plumping and shaping the lips is a great way to complete a smile and achieve an aesthetic appearance. Another feature of plump and voluminous lips is that they highlight the natural beauty of the face.
Due to collagen loss associated with ageing, lips may become thinner. This can lead to wrinkles, volume loss, and a condition called Gummy Smile. In such cases, many people turn to lip fillers. On the other hand, lip fillers are also an effective solution for those who have naturally thin lips and have never been able to achieve the full lips they desire.
In lip fillers, hyaluronic acid, which is naturally found in the skin, is used in some dermal fillers to give the lips a flawless volume. To achieve the most effective results with lip fillers, the injections must be made in a way that matches the person’s facial features, complements the face, and does not stray from naturalness. For this purpose, the patient’s face and lip structure are examined in detail. Their needs are determined, and the feasibility of the desired outcome is evaluated.
The dermal fillers used in lip filler treatment give the lips volume and the desired contour. As a result of fat and collagen loss associated with ageing, the skin loses its elasticity. The lips become thinner. Signs of ageing begin to appear in the form of wrinkles around the mouth and sagging skin. In lip filler treatment, dermal fillers are injected into specific critical points to add fullness to the lips and soften the surrounding wrinkles.
Recovery Process After Lip Filler
Swelling and bruising may occur in the treatment area after lip filler injection. To prevent this, ice compresses should be applied to the lips every 2 hours for 15 minutes after the treatment. Ice should not be applied directly to the lips; it should be wrapped in a clean, soft towel before application. Ice compresses should be applied consistently for the first 24 hours following lip filler treatment. Despite this, swelling and bruising on the lips are normal and typically subside on their own within three days of the injection.
For the first few hours after lip filler injection, care should be taken not to pucker the lips too much, and makeup should be avoided for the first 24 hours.
Since the lips are a naturally sensitive area, care should be taken to avoid exposing them to hot or cold substances for the first 3 days after lip filler treatment, and a soft diet should be followed. Additionally, environments such as saunas, steam rooms, and tanning beds should be avoided, and hot baths and showers should not be taken.
Similarly, for the first 3 days following lip filler treatment, strenuous physical activity and excessive exposure to sunlight should be avoided. To minimise the risk of infection, swimming pools and the sea should be avoided.
For a healthy and rapid recovery process, any oral medications or antibiotic-containing creams prescribed by the doctor should be used regularly. For 3 days after the injection, you should avoid smoking, alcohol, aspirin and other blood-thinning medications, painkillers, fish oil, green tea, vitamins E and C, garlic, ginkgo, ginseng, echinacea, and foods high in sugar, sodium, and caffeine.
Using a lip moisturiser for one week after the lip filler injection is important to prevent dryness of the lips. If pea-sized lumps are felt in the injection area, massage the affected areas twice a day for one week and inform your doctor immediately.
Why is Lip Filler Done?
Lip augmentation is a medical aesthetic procedure that can be performed to correct thinning, flattening and loss of definition of the lip borders caused by volume loss in the lips. Lip fillers can also be used to eliminate the sad expression on the face caused by the flattening of the Cupid’s bow and the drooping of the lip edges. It is also an effective method for correcting lip asymmetries.
Before performing lip fillers, local anaesthesia is administered to the patient by applying a local anaesthetic cream or injecting an anaesthetic agent. Once numbness is achieved, the area to be injected is cleaned with an antiseptic solution. Dermal filler injections are made at specific points using fine-tipped syringes or blunt-tipped cannulas to achieve the desired volume increase in the lips.
The most commonly used substance in lip filler injections is hyaluronic acid. Since hyaluronic acid is a substance naturally found in the human body, it does not cause allergic reactions or other undesirable conditions. For this reason, it is often preferred as a safe filler substance.
Lip filler is a procedure that takes an average of 15 to 20 minutes to complete and does not cause any interruption in the person’s daily life. The person can continue their daily routine after the lip filler injection. However, there are some points to consider in order to achieve the desired results from lip filler injections.
Lip filler injections are not as painful as one might fear. Patients do not experience pain or discomfort because local anaesthesia is applied to the treatment area before the injection. Although lip fillers last an average of 12 to 18 months, it is not possible to specify a standard duration. Factors such as the individual’s facial expressions, lifestyle, the amount of filler injected, the areas where the injection is administered, and the type of filler used can all influence the duration of the lip filler’s effectiveness on a case-by-case basis.