Different Types of Lip Surgeries
Full and plump lips have become the trend for quite some time now. Several celebrities have transformed drastically with lip surgeries and it has caused an influence on teenagers and women to try it out for them too. Lip surgeries have grown popular and become one of the most common surgeries that people, especially women undergo. There are different types of lip surgeries that are associated with specific purposes.
The most common type of lip surgery is lip augmentation. Lip augmentation is the process of increasing the lips' fullness using implants, fillers, or fat. Nowadays hyaluronic acid-based injectable fillers are being preferred by most surgeons. The most used ones are Restylane and Juvederm. Lip implants are also used in which they are inserted via a surgical incision at the corners of the mouth. Space is created into which the implants are inserted.
The corners are finally stitched close. Fillers are usually easier to alter while implants are permanent. The next is the opposite of lip augmentation which is lip reduction surgery. This surgery proposes to correct the size of giant lips. This is done by removing skin or fat through an incision usually from the inside of the mouth. Those who wish to reverse their lip augmentation surgery can also undergo this surgery. This surgery is also used to improve the asymmetry of the lips.
A lip lift is a surgery that aims at increasing the vermilion border for a better cosmetic appearance. It is also used to correct the facial area above the lips. This is usually done by removing a bit of skin from under the nose or below the mouth, according to the requirements, causing the lip to roll out and exposing a bit of the pink flesh inside. Then, there is cleft lip surgery. This surgery is to reconstruct a condition where the person’s upper lip is separated. It is usually a deformity formed while the development of the foetus. The final one is lip reconstructive surgery which is required for after trauma or surgical excision. This surgery fixes many types of defects regarding the lips and the area surrounding them.
There are many options out in the market for reforming lips and a lot of people have benefited from these surgical options. Of course, there are some risks to be taken but on the whole, lip surgeries have less harm and are considered safe when in the hands of a qualified surgeon. Swelling and redness are common after-effects experienced and will subside quickly. There might also be scarring for some people. Modern technologies have made procedures easier and quicker and with minimal downtime. Hence the only concern is choosing wisely and following the advice of your doctor.
