Lip Augmentation Overview

Facial implants enhance facial features to create better facial proportions or more attractive definition. Facial implants may be specialized for the cheeks, chin, jaw, or lips.

Time Required

It can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours to complete a facial implant surgery. Time requirements can vary depending on facial area being augmented and the extent of work necessary.

Side Effects

Facial implants side effects can include temporary numbness, restricted jaw movement, bruising, or swelling. Potential side effects vary depending on the area in which the implant is being inserted.

Risks

All surgical procedures carry risk of infection, bleeding, and reaction to anesthesia. Specific facial implant risks can include:

• Movement of the implant
• Asymmetry
• Extended numbness
• Nerve injury

Results Duration

Facial implant results are generally considered permanent, but can depend on the material used.

Recovery

Depending on the area of treatment, patients may experience a numb feeling or troubled jaw movement, or they may notice bruising or swelling. This usually fades within the first week of facial implant recovery

Sutures are usually removed 3-5 days after surgery

Most patients are able to return to work about one week into facial implant recovery (about 1 week after having the surgery done)

Discomfort Level

After insertion of facial implants, pain and discomfort may be mildly evident, usually persisting for no longer than a week. This facial implant discomfort can be easily controlled with oral pain medication.

Anesthesia

For facial implants, anesthesia of choice is usually general, though local anesthesia with sedation may be used as well.

Inpatient/Outpatient

Outpatient.

Can be combined with

For enhanced results, facial implants can be combined with:

• Facelift
• Blepharoplasty
• Cheek Lift
• Forehead Lift
• Rhinoplasty

Lip Augmentation also known as

Lip implants.