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lip
augmentation overview:
click on underlined links for more detailed information |
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introduction |
lip
augmentation improves the fullness of the lips by placement
of a substance to fill out and plump up the lips (click
here for a review of dermal
fillers) |
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sometimes
combined with... |
facial
implants , chemical peel,
laser resurfacing, botox
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incisions
and surgery details |
material
can be injected through a needle, or placed through tiny
incisions through the corners of the mouth |
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anesthesia |
topical
cream or nerve block using local anesthesia, or local
with IV sedation |
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surgical
facility |
doctor's
office or outpatient surgery center |
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length
of surgery |
15
minutes to 2 hours |
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discomfort
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minimal
to moderate |
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what
to expect after surgery |
temporary
swelling is most common side effect; some are back to
work the next day, for others, it may take 1 week or more |
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risks |
infection,
lumpiness, firmness, asymmetry, under-correction or over-correction,
scarring |
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variations
and techniques |
materials
range from temporary to permanent injectables, to semi-permanent
or permanent grafts or implants. learn
about dermal fillers |
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cost
(surgeon's fee) |
$200
to $3000, depending on method |
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duration
of results |
depends
on material used; ranges from weeks to months to permanent |
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insurance |
lip
augmentation is considered cosmetic surgery, and insurance
does not apply |
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