Pros and Cons of Lip Augmentation

Many women are looking to get plumped and luscious lips. Many forms of lip augmentation are now available. Both surgical and non-surgical options are there but mostly women prefer having non-surgical lip augmentation. In this procedure dermal fillers are injected in and around the lips to increase their volume and make them fuller. The procedure is no doubt safe as compared to surgical lip augmentation but still you should know about the pros and cons of the treatment. Here we will discuss some common pros and cons of lip augmentation.

Pros of lip augmentation

Some common pros of lip augmentation surgery include:

·         It is simple, short and easy treatment, which is performed on outpatient basis. It requires few minutes to complete, which are quite less than the duration of lip implant surgery.

·         It does not require use of anesthesia unlike lip implant surgery. This reduces risks of many complications. However, having pre-treatment allergic test is necessary for the treatment.

·         The procedure is nearly pain free. It does not involve making incisions and cuts that eliminates chances of experiencing pain. The only discomfort that a patient feels is pricking of extremely small needle.

·          As the treatment is minimal invasive, it does not cause any severe complications. The side effects are extremely low and bearable. They may include slight swelling, tenderness and bruising. The side effects can easily be managed with ice packs or cold compresses.

·         The procedure requires minimal downtime. You will be able to return to your work immediately after treatment. On the other hand, people who undergo lip implant surgery require about a week to recover completely.

·         The results of dermal fillers are temporary and they can be appealing to many patients. People who want to experience full luscious lips without permanently committing to look can benefit from this treatment.

·         Full and luscious lips beautify your smile and facial appearance and boost your self-esteem and confidence.

Cons of lip augmentation

Nearly every cosmetic treatment, despite of its safety and affectivity, carries certain side effects and disadvantages and same is with lip augmentation. Though temporary and minimal, the treatment also carries some side effects. Certain cons of lip augmentation include:

·         Some injectable fillers, when done improperly, can provide with uneven results.

·         Certain kinds of fillers may not be suitable for every patient. Such fillers may cause allergic reactions. So, it is important to know about all the products used and having allergic test prior to treatment.

·         The treatment does not give permanent results. So, you will require repeated treatments after every few months.

·         As the results of lip augmentation are not permanent and require maintenance treatments, the price increases.