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Lip Enhancement
Lip augmentation procedures increase the size of the lips.
The upper or lower lip may be treated alone, or both upper and lower lips
may be enlarged at the same time.
Lip augmentation can be achieved by injecting or surgically implanting
materials into the lips.
Collagen injections
Prepared from the collagen found in cow skin, collagen injections are used
to temporarily augment the lips. Although it is purified, this collagen
may cause allergic reactions in some people. For that reason, a
sensitivity test should be performed before the actual lip augmentation
procedure.
Collagen is injected into the lip with small needles. Because the body
slowly absorbs the collagen, the results generally last between one and
three months. The procedure may be repeated as needed.
Fat injections
Fat can also be injected into the lip. The fat is harvested from another
area of the body (often the abdomen or thighs) and is purified before it
is injected into the lips. An advantage to this procedure is that there is
no possibility of an allergic reaction. As with collagen, results are
temporary but usually lasts longer than collagen injections.
Restylane injections
Restylane is a clear gel; the hyaluronic acid in Restylane is similar to
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