Lips modeling
Lips is the attribute of femininity. Both shape, moisturizing and volume are significant. The early signs of aging around the lips appear relatively early. Among people over 36 of age, changes in the texture and color of the vermillion border of the lip (red zone of the lip) can be seen.
It is a very safe substance that is naturally present in the human body. It is well known for its skin benefits, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and in lip augmentation and modeling. Results are visible immediately after injection.
Over the course of time, the lips contour gets blurred and the volume is gradually reduced. The corners drop, and on the upper lip linear wrinkles called “smoker’s lines” begin to occur. An excellent antidote for aging of the mouth and its area is hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic Acid can also correct the asymmetry of both the lower and upper lip, which are not always age related.
Hyaluronic acid is a safe, natural and absorbable filler that is perfect for lips modeling. After the treatment, the lips are definitely more spectacular, regain moisturizing and youthful color.
At Derma Point, the best formulas of renowned companies, such as Restylane, Teosyal, Juvederm available are used which allows us to ensure the highest quality and safety of treatments performed.
INDICATIONS
- Lips enlarging
- lips contour modelling
- lips asymmetry correction
- lips moisturizing
- mouth corners rising
- skin around the lips firming and rejuvenation
CONTRAINDICATIONS
- pregnancy and breast-feeding
- inflammation of the skin, e.g. active herpes
- diseases with autoimmune background
- blood coagulation disorders
- hypersensitivity to hyaluronic acid
Step-by-step treatment description
The final effect can be fully appreciated two weeks after the treatment. Follow up visit is advised to determine if more injections are needed.
It is belived that hyaluronic acid injections prompt the skin to produce more collagen, creating more natural plumpness in the lips.
The area around the mouth is very sensitive – that is why local anesthesia on the patient’s lips in the form of cream or lidocaine is applied or dental anesthesia is used. During the treatment, formulas containing lignocaine are also often used, which further enhances patient’s comfort. The hyaluronic acid in the form of a gel is injected into the vermillion border of the lip (red zone of the lip) with the use of a needle or cannula. The final stage is a gently massage of the treated area to evenly distribute the formula. Directly after the treatment the lips are slightly swollen and tender. heamatoma at the needle injection site may also occur. The symptoms are self-limiting within a matter of days. The final effect can be fully appreciated two weeks after the treatment. Follow up visit is advised to determine if more injections are needed. The lip stages modelling treatment guarantees the natural lifelike look end result.
PRE-TREATMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
There is no need for any recommendations before the treatment. To avoid bruising, a week before the treatment, stop using aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and other medications that reduce blood clotting (e.g. extract from Ginko biloba). Patients with recurring cold ought to start taking aciclovir in a preventive dose two days before the treatment.
POST-TREATMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
The sun exposure without protective filters as well as the use of a sauna or solarium for a minimum of two weeks is not recommended. In the case of bruises occurrence, medications such as Auriderm, Lioton 1000, Reparil may be used to speed up the healing process.