Techniques for lip augmentation with fillers - how to choose a shape?

Natural attractiveness disappears with age. Women have a hard time coping with loss. Skin aging and decreased elasticity manifests itself in wrinkles around the lips and drooping corners. The face takes on an expression of grief and melancholy. You can improve your mood using lip augmentation technique . For people who are dissatisfied with their appearance, this is an option for rejuvenation by creating a plump shape. Fillers are gel-like substances that are injected subcutaneously and fill the space, changing contours, smoothing wrinkles, and increasing volume. A consultation with a cosmetologist will help you decide whether intervention is necessary.

Techniques for lip augmentation with fillers

The technique of lip augmentation with filler is a minimally invasive surgical method. Only trained cosmetologists and doctors with a profile in “facial surgery” have the right to perform the operation. Indications are related to congenital or post-traumatic defects, the client’s desire to change appearance.

Existing techniques allow:

• smooth out wrinkles in the form of transverse grooves;
• raise the corners;
• enlarge a thin upper lip due to inversion;
• eliminate asymmetry;
• emphasize contours;
• change the shape of your mouth.

As a result, we get the effect of a smooth surface, beautiful outlines, and the disappearance of wrinkles. The operation changes the image of a person, making his appearance more pleasant. To increase lip volume with fillers, doctors choose the optimal method for the depth of injection:

• Superficial - suitable for a small amount of the drug injected into wrinkles along the upper contour, moderate swelling below. The injection depth is no more than a few mm.
• Internal - allows you to fight scars, cicatrices, deep wrinkles in the corners, change the shape of the mouth, and significantly increase volume. The drug penetrates to a depth of 10 mm.

We pay special attention to the formation of invisible seams

The bullhorn scar is located in the visible part of the face. To disguise it, we at Platinental use a number of proprietary developments and tricks that we have accumulated over a long period of practice.

For example, we make an incision under the nose so that after healing it is securely hidden by the anatomical structures of the nose and falls out of sight. We perform fixation and suturing of the scar exclusively using microsurgical techniques. Due to this, the scar after bullhorn turns out thin and practically invisible.

If a small scar is still embarrassing, we perform laser resurfacing of the scar. But, as a rule, this is not required.

Expert comment:

“Bullhorn is not as simple an operation as it looks at first glance.

Before conducting it, I always take into account the rules of harmony and proportions of the golden section. My experience shows that to correct a smile and enlarge the upper lip, it is enough to remove literally 1-2 mm of skin.

Even with a strong desire to get plump lips, excision of a wide flap for bullhorn is contraindicated. On the one hand, this is fraught with excessive inversion of the mucous membrane, which cracks and becomes inflamed. On the other hand, a short distance between the nose and upper lip destroys attractive proportions and adds several years to the face.

Choose your bullhorn surgeon carefully. Do not forget that this operation is performed in the area of ​​the most visible part of the face, and it is almost impossible to correct its results. There is no point in taking risks; correcting bad work in this case will be very difficult and expensive.”

Maxim Vasiliev, plastic surgeon.

The best lip fillers based on hyaluronic acid

Lip fillers are foreign substances to the body that have the properties of antigens. The drugs are divided:

• for synthetic ones - basic chemical components are able to fill and remain in the subcutaneous layer for a long time, more often they give an allergic reaction;
• natural (natural) - obtained from sources natural or similar in properties to humans, rarely accompanied by a rejection reaction.

Hyaluronic acid is constantly present in tissues. It is necessary for the synthesis of collagen and elastane. The main role of the substance is to prevent cell aging, create conditions for maintaining moisture and elasticity of the skin, mucous membranes, and joints. Therefore, it is included in cosmetic care products, medicinal ointments and creams.

When enlarging lips with filler based on hyaluronic acid, preparations are selected that have the necessary viscosity properties:

• Intense viscosity is provided by fillers injected into the dense layers of the dermis and deep wrinkles. The effect lasts up to 12 months.
• Fillers with a medium degree are used in the correction of moderately expressed wrinkles and guarantee the preservation of the result for up to six months.
• Preparations with low viscosity are indicated in the initial stage of wrinkles, with increased sensitivity and dry skin. The duration of the result is 4 months.

The enzyme hyaluronidase is responsible for the gradual breakdown of the substance. The drug breaks down into harmless carbon dioxide and liquid. The brand of the best filler with hyaluronic acid is chosen by the doctor after clarifying the purpose of the manipulation, the client’s wishes, and sensitivity.

The best lip fillers based on polylactic acid

Cosmetologists practice the introduction of polylactic acid filler less often than others due to the high risk of a local or general allergic reaction.

The substance has the property of activating the synthesis of collagen fibers at the injection site. The acid is obtained from plants (potato starch, corn) by polymerization.

Sculptra - produced by a French company. Collagen production increases by 35% after two injections. Available in powder form. Before use, it is necessary to prepare the solution for three days with continuous shaking, so the drug is inconvenient for a doctor to work with. After administration, a long kneading is necessary, otherwise dense lumps will form. Unpleasant sensations and swelling are rare. The form lasts 18–24 months.

AestheFill is a Korean drug represented by a combination of isomers of polylactic and glycolic acids. Stronger than Sculptra. Prepare from granules 20–30 minutes before administration. Lumps do not form, the substance is distributed evenly. Indicated for deep wrinkles in the corners of the mouth. The action lasts 24 months.

Caps

Caps for lip augmentation: what are they?

Another name for caps is plumbers. They are manufactured by Fullips. There are 3 types of caps, each of them gives its own effect.

• Large Round “big and round.” It is used when a woman already has plump lips, but she wants to enlarge them even more.
• Medium Oval "medium oval". It is suitable for women with thin, elongated lips. Increases size well. But when using the cap, you should be careful: violation of the technique will lead to the appearance of the so-called “horse smile”.
• Small Oval "small oval". Helps solve a problem with any part of the lip. It can also be used when one lip is smaller than the other.

How the cap works

When the cap is pressed tightly to your lips, you need to draw in air. A vacuum of air is created in the area between the lips and the cap. This stimulates blood flow to the lips, swelling appears on them, due to which they become plump and attractive.

How to use the cap

Plumber is very easy to use. First, it is advisable to rinse it with boiling water or wipe it with alcohol to destroy the microorganisms on it and prevent infection from entering the lips. Then clean your face of cosmetics: wipe off lipstick and cream.

Now let's move on to the procedure itself:

1. Apply the plumber to relaxed lips.
2. Pull your lips forward a little.
3. Place the cap over your lips so that it completely covers the working area, preventing air from entering.
4. Draw in air between your lips and the cap. You will feel the plumber being tightly sucked to your lips.

The procedure time varies from 30 seconds to one minute. Depends on what result you want to get.

To remove the plumber, it is enough to create a gap between it and the skin or simply blow a little air into it. The cap can be easily removed.

Device effectiveness and results

As a result, you will get enlarged, plump lips. For added effect, apply bright lipstick on them. The effect of plumber is strong, but short-lived: the result will last only a couple of hours. Therefore, this method is good for lip augmentation immediately before a date or photo shoot.

Benefits of using a lip cap

• Painless.
• Noticeable strong effect.
• There are no age restrictions.
• Cheaper than cosmetic procedures.
• A relatively safe method (compared to injections and plastic surgery).
• The small size of the plumber allows you to carry it with you.

Is it safe to use the cap? Contraindications, possible complications

Of course, plumber also has its disadvantages. And it’s not just the short duration of the effect. When using it, the skin around the mouth stretches, it sags and wrinkles appear.

Even bruises and bruises may appear. If you use the cap frequently, there is a high risk of small cracks and drying out the skin of your lips.

Sometimes on store shelves you come across fakes made from low-quality material. Such plumbers have an unpleasant odor, and when used, they may not withstand the load, break and injure the lips. The low-quality plastic from which they are made can also cause allergic reactions.

There are also several contraindications to using the cap. It should not be used by people with diabetes, fragile blood vessels, or skin diseases. If there are scratches or inflammations on the lips, it is also better to postpone lip augmentation with plumber.

In conclusion, it can be noted that plumber is perfect if you urgently need to increase the volume of your lips. But you shouldn’t count on a longer lasting effect.

Long-term results can only be achieved using methods of hardware or injection cosmetology, as well as plastic surgery. Although compared to them, plumber is safer. If you still decide to use a cap, buy it from a trusted store; it must be accompanied by a quality certificate. And be sure to check whether you have any contraindications to the use of plumber.

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The Best Collagen Lip Fillers

Fillers are made from collagen obtained from an animal or human. It is as close as possible to the properties of the body, the result lasts from 6 months to 5 years. The drugs are not used during exacerbation of chronic diseases, pregnancy and breastfeeding.

"Artefill" (an improved version of the drug "Artecoll") is produced in the USA in the form of a biogel. Main components: bovine collagen and polymethyl methacrylate. Additional ones include lidocaine. The manipulation is painless and does not cause tissue swelling. Used to correct the shape of the lips and fill nasolabial folds. The negative is the risk of an allergy to animal collagen.

Cymetra is a filler created in the USA. The main component is extracted from human donor blood and transplants. Release form: powder. Requires dilution before use. Most effective against the background of senile signs around the mouth. There are fewer contraindications than Artefill.

"Ziderm" contains collagen from the skin of cows and bulls, supplemented with sodium chloride. After injection, swelling persists. Quickly compensates for lost lip volume and covers light wrinkles. Rarely used.

How to enlarge lips at home

We washed off the makeup and the lips were back to their natural size. How to increase them without injections and plastic surgery?

Using self-massage and lip gymnastics. We blow, we knead, we pull, we stretch. This is how we address the cause of loss of volume and shape in the lips, fill them with life, and lift the corners.

Why is self-massage and lip gymnastics the most effective and safe way to enlarge them?

The shape of the lips is maintained by the work of the surrounding muscles. The main muscle influencing their volume is the orbicularis oris muscle. With age, it loses its healthy tone, pinches and curls inward, as if “pulling” the lips behind it.

The volume of muscle tissue and subcutaneous fat is also important. It subsides over time, and the lips become smaller in length and width.

With the help of self-massage and gymnastics, we relax the orbicularis oris muscle and restore life to the tissue by improving microcirculation. The lips become plump, filled with color, and their corners rise.

Don't be surprised if the creases around the mouth and nasolabial lips become less pronounced. Their formation is also often caused by tightness of the orbicularis oris muscle, which is connected to many other facial muscles.

First, learn two of our favorite exercises - very simple ones. Do them daily. Each time your lips will give in and open better.

Watch the video and repeat in front of the mirror:

1. We tighten our lips into a “chicken butt” and blow. Repeat 3-5 times.
2. We grab our lips with our hands, knead them and pull them back.

The best preparations with hyaluronic acid to shape your lips

Hyaluronic fillers differ in the degree of viscosity, the presence of stabilizing components, and the concentration of the main substance. The table shows the advantages and disadvantages of different drugs.

Name	Manufacturer country	Additional components	Validity	Advantages and disadvantages
Restylane Perlane	Sweden	Sodium chloride	12 months	+ minimum irritation, healthier skin; - discomfort, soreness, swelling 2 days
Juvederm Ultra Smile	USA	Lidocaine, phosphates	up to a year	+ elastic consistency, distributed by massage; -discomfort for several days
Surgiderm 30XP	France	Hyaluronate in a three-dimensional matrix	up to 18 months	+ drug hypoallergenic, plastic; - no information
Princess Filler	Austria	Available with or without lidocaine, hyaluronate is obtained using a special technology	up to a year	+ mixes with other drugs of the class; - no information
Teosyal kiss	Switzerland	Increased density and concentration	6–9 months	+ universal use for lips and face, hypoallergenic - no information

What is bullhorn cheiloplasty?

Bullhorn lipplasty is a plastic surgery, one of the types of cheiloplasty.

If we use medical terminology, a bullhorn is a subnasal surgical lift, the purpose of which is to reduce the distance between the nose and upper lip. This allows you to enlarge the upper lip and reduce its skin part.

The name of the procedure comes from the English bull's horn: a small incision in the fold under the nose is shaped like bull's horns.

Since reverse correction of bullhorn results is practically impossible, we at Platinental approach the planning stage very carefully. Before surgery, we take a series of anatomical facial measurements to calculate your individual beauty formula.

After all, the goal of this operation is not just to enlarge the upper lip. The goal is to make your lips sensual and your face more attractive.

The point is that there should be a place for lips on the face. And if the distance from the base of the nose to the upper lip is small, especially in combination with a drooping tip of the nose, we often recommend another correction method.

When forming the incision, we repeat the shape of the base of the nose so that the seam after the operation is carefully hidden in the fold underneath it.

Using a special microsurgical technology and without tissue tension, we form the thinnest possible suture, which after healing becomes no thicker than a human hair.

How lip shape is corrected with hyaluronic acid

Filler with hyaluronic acid is injected subcutaneously according to general rules. By filling wrinkles from the inside, the drug increases volume and restores elasticity to tissues.

An important advantage: the introduced hyaluronic acid stimulates its own synthesis. The repeated procedure is carried out depending on the rate of absorption of the drug - after 6 or 12 months. Accumulation of concentration allows you to extend the validity period up to 15 months. Drugs from the same company are sometimes mixed for a lasting effect.

Fillers are available in the form of a balm and a roll-on tube (“Libriderm 3D-filler”, “Fillerina”). Hyaluronic acid penetrates the epidermis and fills its voids. The effect of “plump lips” occurs after 2 months of daily use and lasts for 3–4 months. The best result is achieved with shallow wrinkles.

Popular means

Which filler is best to enlarge lips? Reviews highlight the following tools:

1. Juvederm is a filler available in the form of Ultra 3 and Ultra Smile. The product is evenly distributed throughout the tissues and fills all voids; the effect of the procedure lasts for a year.
2. Restylane is a lighter-acting filler. The biogel contains hyaluronic acid, which provides the lips with the desired shape and volume. It should be noted that the effect of this procedure lasts throughout the next six months.
3. "Surgiderm 24 XP" in its composition and effect is not similar to the medical products described above. It contains a three-dimensional matrix network of hyaluronic acid, which is resistant to resorption. The effect lasts for eight months.

Juvederm and Restylane are almost identical in their effect, so their injections can be combined if necessary.

Techniques and forms for lip augmentation, tips for choosing

The technique of contouring with fillers has become a common procedure among patients. The method is simple with a clear result. The popularity of the methods is determined by the assessment and skill of the specialist. Each patient requires an individual approach to improve their appearance. There are several types of lips based on their shape. The smallest deviation from what is given by nature should be chosen:

• “Classic” - the width is uniform, the outline is clearly visible.
• “Ruby” - creates a natural increased volume and swelling.
• Lips with a “Cupid’s bow” - a raised, drawn upper lip with a “pit” in the middle.
• “Pearl” - good for women with a beautiful line of teeth, an open smile, emphasizes the contour from below and above, creates the effect of sensuality.
• “Angelic” - recommended for women with narrowed side zones. The injections create additional width like “wings”.
• “Mona Lisa” - against the background of slight swelling, the corners are raised in the form of a mysterious smile.

Lip augmentation using the Garunova technique: how to invert the upper lip with filler?

The method is used for naturally thin upper lips. It differs from contour plastic surgery by introducing filler into the inner surface from the mucosal side. The volume increases due to turning outward.

The Parisian lip augmentation technique, popular among stars: features of lip shape

To create “French sponges,” the doctor applies filler injections perpendicular to the contour. The drug penetrates into the thickness of the tissue without changing the natural contours. It gives a plump appearance, but wrinkles remain. The cosmetologist does not inject into the corners. Women's mouths look sensual. Vulgarity is excluded. The procedure is economical since 1 ml of filler is enough.

Hollywood lip augmentation technique

The Hollywood method combines contour pinching with highlighting the edge, lifting the center of the upper lip, and increasing volume.

Fan lip augmentation technique

The “fan” injection of the filler does not limit the doctor to a specific place. Injections are made both along the contour and in the corners of the mouth. As a result, the look is rejuvenated, but remains natural. Cosmetologists recommend it if the client finds it difficult to choose a form, the procedure is performed for the first time and makes it possible to verify the effect.

Monaco lip augmentation technique

The essence of the method: filler injections are limited to the corners of the mouth. Raising the face makes the expression more welcoming and removes age wrinkles. The central part remains unchanged.

Why do women enlarge their lips?

Lip augmentation occupies a firm position in the TOP 3 plastic surgeries. What explains the widespread desire of women to have “flatcakes” covering half their face?

There are many reasons, but the most common is fashion. A new standard of beauty. Young ladies think that with big lips they will look more seductive in the eyes of men. Accordingly, they will begin to feel more confident and will easily find a partner. But is this really so?

Indeed, full lips on an instinctive level send a signal to the stronger sex about the increased libido of their owners. But all this has one important “but”.

The beauty of the face is primarily determined by harmonious proportions. Leonardo da Vinci, with his golden ratio (the universal code for structural harmony), would have criticized to the nines the modern tendency to enlarge lips by 2-3 times without taking into account the proportions of other facial features.

Cute and harmonious faces turn into ugly parodies of people. Pouting and inverted lips, deprived of their natural attractive shape, awaken in a man not passion, but a desire to provide medical assistance to the lady, to give an antihistamine. Yes, it’s a joke, we’re exaggerating, but inflated lips really do look like an allergic reaction to an insect bite.

Psychologists say that a woman’s desire to enlarge her lips indicates her mental problems:

• self-doubt, low self-esteem,
• fear of aging, inability to accept oneself in one’s natural form and age,
• worries due to lack of attention from men.

But lip pumping will not make a woman more confident and popular among men, nor will it prevent aging. If something like this appears at first, it will instantly disappear. Loving yourself requires deep inner work and natural transformation. And no new lips, breasts or wardrobe items can correct the complexes!

Rating of the best lip fillers

The basis of the best fillers in their production are natural components:

• botulinum toxin;
• collagen;
• hyaluronic acid;
• adipose tissue.

The composition includes antioxidants, vitamins, anesthetics for slow resorption and blocking allergies. The doctor will decide which filler is best to use, taking into account the condition of the skin and the purpose of the injection. The choice of filler is influenced by:

• cosmetic defects;
• chipping technique;
• presence of contraindications;
• the number of previous similar procedures and their effectiveness.

The rating is headed by drugs based on hyaluronic acid. They cause fewer allergic reactions, are convenient to use, and do not require prior dissolution. A small amount is required for the purpose of biorevitalization. In the practice of beauty salons, the following are most popular:

• Restylane;
• Princesses;
• Surgiderm;
• Juvederm;
• Teosial;
• Filorga.

Which filler is best to use for lip augmentation and how is the procedure performed?

Among the mass of fillers, it is difficult for an inexperienced person to choose the best option for himself. The best fillers include:

• with a high concentration of the main substance;
• additional anesthetic component;
• medium or high viscosity;
• a minimum of synthetic chemicals;
• good solubility before the procedure;
• produced in liquid form (in ampoules with needles).

Before introducing filler into the lips, the doctor must:

• wiping the mucous membrane and mouth area with a damp cloth to remove makeup and dust;
• applying an anesthetic gel with lidocaine for 20–30 minutes;
• treating the intended injection sites with an antiseptic.

Typically, the procedure begins with correction of the upper sections, then moves on to the lower sections. The procedure, including pain relief, takes about an hour. Sometimes after finishing, a soothing mask is needed for another 30 minutes.

Reviews about the procedure

A widespread question among women is: “Please advise what is best to do, I want to enlarge my lips?” To do this, you should first go to an appointment with a cosmetologist, who will help you choose the optimal drug for administration in order to avoid possible complications.

There are a huge number of reviews on which drug is best to enlarge lips. In many comments, women describe the good effect of the procedure, which lasts for a long period of time. Where is it good to enlarge lips? The lip size correction procedure can be carried out in Moscow, where clinics offer a wide range of procedures, which will give the client a chance to find the most suitable technique for themselves.

Lip care after filler injection

The peculiarity of lip contouring using filler injections is the virtual absence of a rehabilitation period. Side effects (minor bruising, swelling and redness) disappear after 2-3 days. Patients do not feel any consequences. The rules of care must be taken carefully:

• For 2–3 days you cannot wash your face or touch your face with your hands;
• It is forbidden to go to the bathhouse and sauna, or visit the swimming pool;
• You can only sleep on your back;
• treat lips with an antiseptic solution (Bepanten is suitable);
• Chamomile decoction, olive oil, honey are suggested for lubrication;
• It is not recommended to spend time in the sun or sunbathe;
• Eliminate alcoholic beverages, strong coffee and tea from your diet.

Lipofilling

A popular method of lip augmentation is using the patient’s fat tissue. This is an expensive procedure, but is considered the least dangerous (as there is no rejection of the injected material). But only doctors - plastic surgeons - perform it.

It is often difficult to predict the outcome and healing time of swelling. Additional adjustment may be required. But the results of this method of lip augmentation can last for several years.

Rehabilitation after the lip augmentation procedure using lipofilling is much easier than in cases of administration of other drugs. But to achieve the planned result, 2-3 repetitions of the procedure are required.

Reviews and photos of lip augmentation

Judging by reviews of the work of various beauty salons, women’s attention to the problem of using fillers is increasing.

Alisa, 38 years old: “I’ve been working as a cosmetologist for 5 years. I prefer to use Restylane for lip contouring. It is well tolerated. I've never seen an allergy. The women are happy with the result. The duration corresponds to the instructions."

Galina Vladimirovna, 45 years old: “I did the procedure for the first time 3 years ago. I just wanted rejuvenation. We managed to remove small wrinkles on top and tighten the corners. I saw the effect after 3 days and lasted almost a year. When reintroduced, more than 12 months have passed. Hyaluronic preparations protect our beauty from old age.”

Nina Petrovna, 60 years old: “I decided to look younger for my anniversary. The cosmetologist suggested nourishing masks, lifting and definitely correcting the lip line. I didn’t dare for a long time, but I wanted to shock everyone. The manipulation turned out to be less painful. Slight swelling after the administration of Surgiderm lasted for 2 days. The mood is wonderful."

Indications for the procedure

People strive to improve the appearance of their lips by making them larger not only because of fashion trends. Many people go to a cosmetologist to undergo contouring in the following cases:

• add volume to lips that are too thin from birth;
• make them plumper by adjusting them with a clear Cupid's bow;
• fillers are installed to eliminate natural or acquired asymmetry and disproportion during life;
• older women carry out this procedure in order to refresh their appearance and eliminate pronounced signs of aging, for example, wrinkles above the upper lip or changes in the shape of the corners of the lips;
• some want smoother, younger-looking skin.

It should be remembered that by nature the lips most often have a proportion in which the upper lip is anatomically smaller than the lower. When making adjustments, it is important to take this rule into account, then the result of the procedure will look natural and natural.