According to new data released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), more than 27,000 lip procedures took place in the U.S. last year, with a lip procedure being performed every 20 minutes—a new record. Lip augmentations are also up 43 percent in women since 2000.
How common are lip filler procedures? Lip filler procedures are common. In 2018, healthcare providers performed over 2.1 million lip filler procedures.
You can get repeat treatments every six months. Scientists have found that hyaluronic acid injections prompt the skin to produce more collagen, creating more natural plumpness in the lips.
Further, the type of filler commonly used for lips, hyaluronic acid, was injected into more than 2.6 million people, and although not everyone may have gotten lip injections, it's not hard to guess that a strong percentage did.
In the last years, more than 27000 lip procedures were performed in one year alone in the U.S. It equals as a lip procedure would take place every 20 minutes.
This is undoubtedly due to the role of social media and the belief that larger lips are more physically attractive. With celebrities also admitting to (and almost celebrating), having had lip fillers and other cosmetic procedures, the culture around these treatments has changed to become more mainstream and accepted.
Fillers are a great option for patients seeking a softer, more youthful look. However, if used improperly or over used, fillers can have negative long term consequences. In fact, patients who do not properly use filler could actually speed up their skin's aging process, resulting in older looking skin.
After being treated with dermal filler Restylane Kysse, 96% of patients said that their lips had a natural look after treatment, 87% felt more attractive and 100% rated their lip fullness as improved.
Kissing can apply a lot of pressure to the lips and increase risk of infection (there is a lot of bacteria in the mouth!), so it is best to avoid kissing for 48–72 hours after getting lip filler treatment. Your lips will probably be a bit tender and swollen, so kissing might not be that appealing anyway!
Quality lip injectables mimic the lips' texture once they heal. After a few weeks, patients find that they aren't noticeable at all. Patients will still be able to enjoy the sensations of kissing, and it won't be different from before. People (including your partner) will also not notice the difference either.
Can someone tell you have lip fillers when kissing? Because your lips will retain their natural texture and softness a few days after injected, your fillers cannot be felt by you or your partner when kissing!
Bad lip fillers are noticeable, good fillers aren't
Bad lip fillers will be easily noticeable, and this is why the treatment has become synonymous with unnatural-looking results. 'Good' lip filler results aren't that detectable, because they look so natural!
And yes, using too much lip filler product can permanently stretch lip skin. If this occurs, it is possible to perform surgery to remove excess skin from the lips.
Cons of Lip Fillers:
Swelling: This is the most common. Swelling can last for as little as a couple of hours or up to 10 days in rare occurrences. Irregularities and scarring: These are rare but possible and, in some cases, can lead to lip asymmetry that will last until the effects of the filler wear off.
A common consequence of too much lip filler is that the filler can migrate or 'bleed' into other areas of your face. This can result in small lumps or raised areas around the initial treated area. Overfilling your lips can also cause excessive bruising, discolouration or discomfort.
You are not allowed to smile for a few days after a lip filler. Facial expressions such as smiling, laughing, or frowning should have zero impact on your lip filler. It is actually better for you to smile and gently massage your lips, to help spread the product and produce a more natural end-result.
In short no, lip injections aren't painful. The procedure is generally pain-free. A topical numbing cream is applied to the injection sites prior to the procedure and reduces how much you feel. If you have any concerns about pain and discomfort, you can discuss this with your practitioner prior to the treatment.
How do you sleep after lip fillers? It is best to sleep on your back and keep your head elevated for 24 hours. Avoid sleeping on your face for a week after the treatment.
Many women really just want what they had before! They opt for lip injections because they want to smooth out their lips and get more fullness. They want to look younger and sexier, so they want to erase a few lines and achieve some youthful plumpness.
So to conclude, when done by an expert and a certified doctor, lip injections would hardly disappoint or ruin your lips.
We're also seeing a greater demand for a natural looking lip enhancement and treatments which are harmonious with the rest of the face. So lip fillers aren't going anywhere, its just what we want from them has changed.
You Should Typically Wait to Use Juvederm Until Your 40s.
Outside of lip enhancement, Dr. Rose usually recommends that you wait to begin Juvederm or any other facial filler treatment until you are in your 40s, or have begun showing the telltale signs of aging.
Most experts agree that patients in their mid to late twenties and thirties are at a great age to start treatments. By injecting the muscles that typically cause wrinkles around the mouth, eyes, and eyebrows before they start developing, you are preventing them before they happen.
"If the filler is not permanent, such as Restylane Silk or Juvederm, the lips will return to their original shape," says Dr. Howard Sobel, founder of DDF Skincare. "If the filler is permanent, such as Silicon 1000, they'll stay the same." Dr.