Patients of all ages may desire improvement in the fullness or bulk of the vermilion (the red part of the lip). Several techniques are available to reproduce fullness of the lips. These include augmentation (Alloderm and Softform/UltraSoft) and fat injections. Each patient must be evaluated on an individual bases to determine which technique will work best for their desired results.
As we age, the distance between the base of the nose and the pigmented portion of the lip increases, causing a thinning appearance. This can often be corrected through a procedure know as a lift. Aging lips also have deep vertical lines or lipstick lines. These lines can be corrected through the use of injectable collagen or synthetic dermis.
Some patients desire increased definition of the vermilion border (red pigmented portion) of the lip. This definition is usually accomplished using collagen injections or several new products currently under evaluation.
During the initial consultation, your plastic surgeon will discuss what you would like to change about your lips. After the examine of your lips, you will both decide on the technique that best suits your needs. At the end of your consultation, our professional photographers will take pictures of your lips. These photographs are used to plan your procedure and will remain confidential in your medical chart.
Typically procedures are done at the doctors office, unless they are done with another associated procedure that requires the outpatient surgery center. Your lips will be sore and swollen for the next 1-2 weeks. You will need to return in 7 days following surgery and your doctor will do routine follow up visits at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, and 6 months after your surgery.
Am I a good candidate? The answer to this question can only be answered by your plastic surgeon after careful review of your complete health history and a thorough consultation.
You should avoid or be off all diet or over the counter weight medications. The only homeopathic medications are those recommended by your plastic surgeon. It is especially important to be off St. John's Wort and Ginseng, which can cause adverse effects during anesthesia. Please stop taking all aspirin-like products, Advil, and ibuprofen as these medications can cause bleeding problems. Please tell your surgeon what medications you are taking (prescription or non-prescription) to ensure the safety of any surgery. As with any procedure, you should consult your plastic surgeon for any additional questions or concerns you may have.
Author Resource:-
Dave Stringham, the President of LookingYourBest.com writes about plastic surgery in Dallas, Texas and plastic surgery procedures such as dallas lip augmentation, rhytidectomy, breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, abdominoplasty, and liposuction.
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