Lips (and the area around the mouth) are one of the main aesthetic accents on the face. It is not surprising that women pay increased attention to the shape and size of their lips and try to make them more voluminous, sensual, and youthful. Thin lips always give the face extra severity, “dryness,” and sometimes age. Therefore, a small correction may always be appropriate.
To correct the shape and volume of the lips, we use fillers based on hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid used for injections is a natural component of the skin; it is evenly distributed in the tissues without affecting sensitivity - even if it is the delicate skin of the lips.
Lip correction using hyaluronic acid can not only increase the volume of the lips with fillers, but also eliminate age-related changes in the lips (loss of volume, purse-string wrinkles), eliminate dry lips, return them to a clear contour and correct asymmetry.
Indications for lip correction with fillers
Lip correction can be indicated for any category of patients, depending on the task assigned to the cosmetologist:
- Elimination of dryness, prevention of lip aging;
- Restoration of shape and clear contour;
- Increase in lip volume (there are several possible variations depending on the wishes of the patient);
- Elimination of age-related changes;
- Correction of asymmetry;
- Correction of marionette wrinkles and raising the corners of the mouth, changing the position of the corners of the mouth.
With age, due to natural aging, lips lose volume and clarity of contour. Due to a decrease in blood microcirculation, the red border of the lips turns pale and dryness appears. Hyaluronic acid fills lips with moisture, stimulates microcirculation and helps delay age-related changes.
Lip contouring is also indicated for men - for this we use special fillers with a lower density, which practically do not provide noticeable volume. They are aimed at natural harmonization of the lips: correction of asymmetry (congenital and acquired), elimination of defects (scar changes), correction of the corners of the lips.
Lip surgery
Cheiloplasty is a very simple cosmetic intervention that is aimed at changing the shape and size of the lips in order to eliminate defects and achieve an aesthetic appearance.
Gives lips volume and sensuality, which improves and rejuvenates the face. Just one operation is enough for visual rejuvenation for 5-7 years.
Who needs this and why?
This minimally invasive surgical procedure is used to increase or decrease lip volume, as well as to correct congenital or acquired anatomical changes.
Most often people come to us with the following problems:
- Thin or thick lips
- Size too big
- "Harelip"
- Ptosis of the upper lip
- Dropped corners
- Increased distance between the base of the nose and the border
- Volume loss due to age-related changes
- Violation of proportions between lips and other facial features
- Changes caused by tumors
- Congenital anomalies
- Defects due to injuries, burns, or other damage
- Not satisfied with the result of the previous operation
We solve clients' problems and fulfill their wishes using the safest methods.
How is labiaplasty performed?
It is performed in our clinic under local anesthesia or intravenous anesthesia using one of two methods:
- Bullhorn.
A surgical procedure to reduce the distance between the base of the nose and the red border of the upper lip. The surgeon makes one small incision near the nose. - Removes excess skin tissue.
- Pulls the upper lip to the base of the nose.
- Places stitches. At first, they are easily hidden with decorative cosmetics, and after 6 months they completely disappear.
- The operation lasts about 40 minutes. Minimum discomfort.
- VY method.
Surgery to increase lip volume. The surgeon makes small V-shaped incisions on the inner surface of the lip. - Redistributes skin tissue to add volume.
- Places sutures that resemble the letter Y.
- After 6 months, the seams become completely invisible.
- Typically the procedure takes from 30 minutes to 2-3 hours. Safe and comfortable.
Both methods give excellent results: lips acquire natural beauty, a healthy, youthful and fresh appearance.
Contraindications
- Oncology
- Bleeding disorders
- AIDS
- Pregnancy and lactation
- Diabetes
- Exacerbation of chronic diseases
- Tendency to tissue scarring
- Exacerbation of labial herpes (cold)
Results: before and after photos
Aesthetic results after lip surgery should correspond to the naturalness and expressiveness of the rest of the facial features. Surgeons at the New World Surgery clinic always follow this rule. You can see this from the photo.
How to prepare for lip surgery?
- Sign up for your first free consultation.
- During the consultation, you will discuss your desires and possibilities for cheiloplasty. During the consultation, you will talk about your medical history, previous surgeries (if any), and answer a few questions from the surgeon.
- The doctor will explain what tests you will need to take and what results you can expect. He will also warn you about possible complications. True, our doctors work so accurately that everything is safe for health :)
- You will need to exclude those medications that the doctor recommends, and also stop smoking (if you smoke).
- The surgeon will take your photo. Then he will select the best surgical method for you. We promise you will be satisfied.
How much does it cost?
The cost is in the region of 50-60 thousand rubles. The price depends on what exactly you want to correct. You can see the full price list for the clinic’s services below.
Everything you need to know about lip surgery
How many days will you be in the hospital?
1 day.
Do you need a vacation?
Yes. We recommend taking at least 1 week off. Painful sensations may persist for 3-5 days after surgery. This is a minimally invasive procedure, but still an operation. Rest will be required.
How will the rehabilitation proceed?
Your body needs time to recover. The clinic’s doctors will draw up an individual rehabilitation plan for you.
Typically, it looks like this:
1 day
— the recovery process begins. Rest is recommended.
1 Week
- The doctor removes the stitches. It is recommended to avoid visiting the bathhouse, sauna, hammam and limit physical activity.
2-3 weeks after surgery
- the condition of the lips improves. You can return to your normal lifestyle.
1 month
- complete rehabilitation. Moderate physical activity is recommended.
6 months
- final effect. You can play sports, travel and do everything you love.
Sign up for your first free consultation.
Lip plastic surgery is performed by surgeons at the New World Surgery clinic, whom you can trust. The results will delight you - confirmed by our clients.
How to enlarge lips in EMC
An important rule that EMC adheres to when performing injection techniques is facial harmony. This means that we don’t just work with one correction zone, but see it in the overall picture, in relation to other facial features. The doctor always takes into account the proportions: eye size, nose size, soft tissue volumes (cheek area, cheekbones), chin volume and forehead height, thereby avoiding overcorrection of the lips.
After choosing a filler, the doctor will tell you how much of the drug he plans to inject into the lips and what effect this will help achieve. To reduce pain during the procedure, the doctor applies an anesthetic cream to the lips. After 10-15 minutes the drug can be administered. The drug administration procedure itself takes no more than 15 minutes, then the doctor gives recommendations and sends the patient home.
Expert comment:
“Today the standard of beauty is lips that are proportional to the entire face. The upper lip is approximately half the height of the lower lip. Cupid's arch is well defined. The corners of the lips are directed upward, creating the impression of a smiling face and an easy-going character.
Here are a few rules that we have developed for ourselves at Platinental and which any good contouring specialist follows. Read them, they will help you find your way too.”
Andrey Iskornev, plastic surgeon.
Rule #1.
It is better if the correction is carried out by a specialist who is well acquainted with orthodontics: the beauty of the lips is largely determined by the structure of the jaws, teeth and characteristics of the bite.
Rule #2.
The doctor must take your wishes into account.
During the consultation, he assesses the realism of your desires: the height of the upper and lower lips, the relationship between them; features of the position of the lips in profile.
Rule #3.
Your doctor should not just be able to “inject filler.” He must be technically savvy, since different techniques lead to different results.
Ideally, he should know (in addition to the classical) the “Parisian lips” technique, No-Touch, cannula technique, etc.
Rule #4. Not just lips
The doctor must know at least 15 anatomical zones of the lips and their properties. Impact on different zones allows you to achieve completely different results.
For example, introducing gel along the contour of the lips can increase their size. Injections into the “body” of the lips and at the border with the mucous membrane make the lips plumper and more expressive. And you need to be very careful when correcting the central part of the upper lip so as not to destroy the sexy lines of the Cupid's arch.
Upper lip augmentation should be accompanied by the introduction of a small amount of gel into the skin area above the upper lip - this ensures a very harmonious final result.
And a good doctor will definitely make your face more attractive by turning the corners of your lips upward.
A good doctor will definitely make your face more attractive by turning the corners of your lips upward.
Rule #5. The doctor knows how to correct age-related changes in the lips
Correcting the lip contour in this case requires special skill. The specialist must know how to restore clarity to the contour and smooth out vertical wrinkles around the mouth (they are also called purse-string wrinkles). To lift the drooping corners of the lips, a dense hyaluronic acid preparation is injected into them using a retrograde technique to create a so-called stiffening rib.
This makes the facial expression friendly. The effect of this manipulation lasts up to 6 months.
The corners of the lips droop with age.
Rule #6. The doctor knows how to work within the professional paradox
Injections of hyaluronic acid into the lips have a professional paradox. To avoid migration of hyaluronic acid, the gel is injected quite deeply. But not too deep!
If the procedure is performed by a non-professional, then with deep “positioning” of the drug there is a risk of damage to the labial artery. The consequences can be completely unpredictable - from persistent bruises to artery blockage and necrosis.
Superficial injections lead to the formation of a wavy edge of the lips.
Rule #7. No-Touch technique: perfect lips without piercings
Does your doctor know the No-Touch technique?
The technique got its name due to the fact that to correct the lips, only 4 injections are required, and all four are outside the lip border. Using this technique, the contour of the lips is restored and their fullness is increased.
Rule #8. Cannula technique
At Platinental we offer a method of lip shape correction using the finest cannulas. The cannula is good for many reasons:
1. The blunt end of the cannula makes the procedure much less traumatic. A cannula, unlike a needle, moves apart rather than cuts tissue. Since the vessels are not damaged, the use of a cannula reduces swelling and bruising after the procedure. As a result, the rehabilitation period is also shortened.
A cannula is a very thin “needle” with a blunt tip that does not injure the lips during correction and leaves almost no bruises.
2. To fill your lips, you only need 2 tiny punctures outside the lip area.
3. Painful sensations when using a cannula are much less pronounced.
Rule #9. The Master's work is afraid.
The hands and knowledge of the doctor are no less (if not more) important than the drug itself. Only a qualified specialist can properly distribute the product inside so that the lips look natural after hyaluronic acid.
The effect of lip correction with fillers
The drug administered during lip correction is so soft and flexible that the lips will look absolutely natural both to the touch and visually.
The effect of the procedure will last about 10-12 months. Then you can repeat the procedure. The duration of the effect largely depends on the patient’s lifestyle and metabolism. Even the daily mechanical effect on the lips is important, so if you like to kiss, the drug will dissolve faster.
Due to the fact that hyaluronic acid is a natural component of the skin, filler injections for lip correction are absolutely safe. Preparations based on hyaluronic acid are biodegradable; over time, the drug naturally completely dissolves.
Types of hyaluronic acid for lips
In our practice, we use various certified drugs (by the way, the package number will be pasted into your card - this is Rule No. 10):
- Restylane (Restylane),
- Juvilderm (Yuvederm),
- Teosyal (Teosial),
- Belotero (Belotero), etc.
These drugs are absolutely harmless and have been tested on hundreds of thousands of people. They do not cause allergies or rejection.
Today the most modern drug is Juvederm Volbella. It is created specifically to create the effect of swollen, “kissed” lips. It additionally contains an anesthetic (lidocaine), which helps make both the injection itself and the rehabilitation process almost painful.
How to behave after injections?
Hyaluronic acid injections are not abdominal surgery. Usually, the next day you can lead your usual lifestyle. Of course, with some restrictions.
For the first days after the procedure, you should not drink hot (and strong!) drinks, visit the bathhouse or sauna, or smoke. However, visiting the sauna and solarium, or staying in the sun for a long time, is generally undesirable if you do not want the results to quickly fade away. Your new lips require care. Protect them from bright sun, excessively high temperatures, and dehydration. Drink more water. In gratitude, your lips will look great and will give you another pleasant bonus: lips that are enlarged or corrected with hyaluronic acid will apply any lipstick much better and more evenly, they will not crack or dry out.
