Lip Augmentation Without Complications: 10 Rules
Lip augmentation with fillers is a routine procedure, and many people do not even think about possible side effects. Let’s look at how to reduce the risks to almost zero.
Dr. Oksana
How the lips are enlarged
Fillers are injected under the skin with the help of a needle or cannula. These fillers are gel-like substances based on hyaluronic acid. This is a natural component of human connective tissue, so fillers take root well. There are preparations based on collagen, but strengthen the red border of the lips more than increase volume. Some fillers contain anesthetic lidocaine. After some time fillers resorb, so the procedure has to be repeated.
If you don't like the effect, fillers can be dissolved by injecting hyaluronidase, an enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid.
What can go wrong
Typically, there is still swelling, redness of the lips, and sometimes small bruises for two weeks after the procedure. You cannot avoid this, but the following complications ...
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