Lips are an important part of our lives. They frame your smile, are used to kiss the ones you love, and are the key to whistling happy tunes. Some people are satisfied with the look of their lips while others want to make their lips fuller. Due to age and other factors, many people have lost volume in their lips, leaving them aged and wrinkled. Lip augmentation can enhance or restore a fuller shape to your lips and help you get fuller, more luscious lips.
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You must be in good general health. You might not a good candidate for lip augmentation if you have oral herpes, scarring, or certain diseases such as diabetes, lupus, connective tissues disorders, or blood clotting problems. Close
There are various methods used to augment the lips, including the use of implants.
The most common way to increase lip size is with injectable fillers, such as Restylane or Juvederm. Restylane is a clear gel used to increase volume in the lips. It contains hyaluronic acid (a complex sugar naturally found in the body), so there's little chance for an allergic reaction. It's biodegradable, so your body will absorb it within about six months of the injection.
Juvaderm is a smooth, long lasting dermal gel filler. Like Restylane, Juvaderm is also made of hyaluronic acid. It is biosynthetic with little chance of allergic reaction. The results are temporary, lasting six months to one year.
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Insurance may cover lip augmentation if the procedure is being completed for reconstructive purposes, such as a congenital defect or as reconstruction after an injury or accident. If you are undergoing this procedure purely for cosmetic purposes, you will be responsible for the cost. Close
Lips are an important part of our lives. They frame your smile, are used to kiss the ones you love, and are the key to whistling happy tunes. Some people are satisfied with the look of their lips while others want to make their lips fuller. Due to age and other factors, many people have lost volume in their lips, leaving them aged and wrinkled. Lip augmentation can enhance or restore a fuller shape to your lips and help you get fuller, more luscious lips.