Lip augmentation creates fuller, plumper lips and reduces fine wrinkles around the mouth. Lips may be injected with collagen or with fat transferred from another site in the patient’s body. Both liquid collagen and fat are absorbed and repeat treatments are necessary to maintain results.

A natural or synthetic biocompatible material, or the patient’s own fat, is injected or implanted in the lips. One injection is usually sufficient to produce the desired result, which may be temporary, depending on the material used. Injections may need to be repeated periodically. Proper placement of the injected material is important.

• Restylane — crystal-clear injectable gel; the hyaluronic acid in Restylane is very close to that naturally found in the body. Restylane, made from synthetic Hyaluronic acid, is almost free from allergic reactions. The procedure is fast with minimal downtime. Usually they have a pliable, natural feel.
   

• Autologen — injectable dermal implant material made from the patient’s own skin.
   

• HylaForm — a crystal-clear injectable gel; the hyaluronic acid in Hylaform is similar to that naturally found in the body.
  

• Radiance — calcium hydroxylapatite

Another augmentation choice is laser lip rejuvenation, which tightens the natural collagen and elastic tissue beneath the lips.

Upper lip contour was small, poorly defined with lost of luster. Treatment aim was for minimal increase of the upper lip volume.

Day 1

Lip augmentation done with Restylane. Minimal swelling at the end of procedure. Swelling subsided by end of the day.

Day 5

Swelling almost gone. Lip recontouring still in progress.

Day 7

No more swelling, Upper lip contour is more full with added volume and luster.