Silicone lips. Photos before and after. Examples and details

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1. What is silicone?
2. Can everyone use silicone?
3. How is preparation for the operation carried out?
4. What should you know about the intervention?
5. Is the risk worth it?
6. Should we expect complications?
7. What do reviews say about the procedure?
8. What are we risking?

It is rare to meet a girl or woman who is completely satisfied with the appearance and shape of her lips. For such young ladies, the simplest and most convenient option is silicone lips. Let's see who can undergo such an operation, what the introduction of silicone is, and what dangerous consequences should be expected after the procedure.

Silicone and Botox are not pumped into the lips

To be more precise, they don’t inject Botox. This substance has other purposes: it serves to freeze muscle fibers. And silicone in the lips is possible, but it is practically not used, because the effect of silicone or fat fillers and implants is difficult to predict. Deformations may occur, for example.

Nowadays, fillers based on hyaluronic acid are used to enlarge lips.

Since hyaluronic acid is found in the human body, it is a fairly safe material: allergic reactions to such fillers rarely occur, it is easy to dose and quite simple to remove.

There are several brands that are considered safe: Restylane, Juvederm, Belotero. A complete list of FDA-approved fillers can be found here. Be sure to see if the remedy that is offered to you at the clinic is on this list.

Each of these fillers has its own application characteristics. It is better to discuss the choice of remedy with your doctor.

Photos "before" and "after"

Lip reduction, biopolymer removal. Surgeon: Iskornev Andrey.

The patient was injected with silicone gel under the guise of hyaluronic acid gel in a cosmetology office. On the face: deformation of the lips, their asymmetry, “duck” mouth. The silicone gel was removed and the lip shape was corrected. Surgeon - Iskornev A.A.

Removing biogel from lips and removing excess skin. Lip reshaping through internal access. The operation was performed by Andrey Iskornev.

Getting carried away is dangerous

It’s a pity that no one keeps statistics on girls who are addicted to lip augmentation.

However, those who have Instagram do not need statistics. Either because fillers need to be constantly updated, or because the best is the enemy of the good, it’s very possible to overdo your lips.

Just in case: if you are going to see a cosmetologist, start with the minimum. If you want more, go again. But it’s better to think for a couple of extra weeks whether you really need it.

And even more so, do not try to enlarge your lips several times from the first procedure, do not stretch the tissue.

What is silicone?

This is a material in which oxygen and silicon combine. Based on the type of polymerization, it can be liquid or thick. A liquid material is used for the lips. Silicone began to be used in the beauty industry in the 60s of the last century - it was used to fill breasts. Afterwards, doctors learned how to inject the material into the lips. Over time, the substance was improved, and its use became as safe as possible. Many girls and women were able to get lips of the desired size and volume.

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How does injectable hyaluronic acid work?

With age, the content of hyaluronic acid in the skin decreases, this is one of the factors of aging. Injections are one of many options for preserving youth.

Beauty salons offer their clients injections with hyaluronic acid to correct changes. This acid can be of two types:

1. Unstabilized. Its goal is to launch the body’s own cells. Used for mesotherapy and biorevitalization. This acid resolves within 2 weeks under the influence of hyaluronidase.
2. Stabilized. This type of acid is used to fill wrinkles and correct skin defects.

The acid’s effect smoothes the skin, eliminates dryness, elasticity returns, and the face takes on a fresh look. Thus, moisture is retained by binding water molecules, which turn into a jelly-like mass. Hyaluron is located between collagen and elastin, creating a framework, thereby preventing sagging of the epidermis and the appearance of new wrinkles.

Opinion of cosmetologists

Hyaluronic acid is a common working material for cosmetologists. Injections with it are in demand.

“This is an excellent procedure, effective and non-traumatic. I note that using a cannula is more effective than using needles for contour plastic surgery. It is safe and causes less discomfort. This procedure reduces the risk of injury and complications.”

Cosmetologists offer the following solutions for better results:

“Fractional photothermolysis is used as an addition to contouring. This procedure helps get rid of skin folds, pigmentation, and promotes collagen production.”

Any qualified specialist will tell you about preparation for injections, warn about restrictions and possible complications.

“I consider facial contouring a breakthrough in cosmetology. It can replace simple surgical interventions. Any minor correction can be made using hyaluronic acid injections instead of a scalpel. The only negative is that the effect is not permanent. With the help of fillers, not only lips are enlarged, but also cheekbones and nose are corrected. The main thing is to trust a competent specialist who uses high-quality drugs. For example, Juvederm, Revofil, Radiesse.”

Botox injections

The method of lip augmentation with Botox injections is carried out in the same way as with other similar substances. A local anesthetic is used for administration, and the procedure itself lasts no more than one hour. The effect of the injections is observed immediately after the manipulation, the result is recorded for 2-3 months or up to a year, after which correction is performed.

Botox is a synthetic drug, it often causes allergic reactions, therefore, before deciding on such a procedure, they undergo appropriate tests to exclude negative consequences. This substance is highly toxic.

When the proportion is correctly introduced, the skin is rejuvenated. Wrinkles, even very deep ones, are remarkably smoothed out due to the weakening of the muscle tone of the lips and the straightening of the skin layers.

Indications for the use of Botox injections are:

• asymmetrical lip shape;
• the presence of facial wrinkles in the mouth area;
• when natural lips are too thin.

Botox injection may be contraindicated in the following cases:

• allergic reactions to Botox;
• various blood diseases, including poor clotting rates;
• diabetes mellitus in the patient;
• endocrine diseases in the patient;
• pregnancy and lactation;
• inflammatory processes and diseases in the patient;

• infectious and fungal diseases, especially in acute forms.

The recovery period passes as quickly as possible, complications are not observed too often.

The main thing is to follow all the recommendations:

• avoid physical activity for 3-5 days after the procedure;
• take anti-inflammatory drugs;
• Avoid eating solid foods that require active chewing;
• no smoking;
• do not visit the bathhouse, sauna or take a hot bath for the first week after the procedure.

The cost may vary depending on the level of the clinic where the procedure is planned to be performed. The approximate price varies from 5,000 to 15,000 rubles.

Is the risk worth it?

If everything is done correctly, the result of the introduction of silicone will be a long-lasting effect. As a result, the lips will be beautiful and correctly shaped; additional injections or intervention will not be required. The advantage is that the result of the operation is visible immediately. If there are wrinkles near the lips, they will be smoothed out, and the face will look younger, more beautiful, and attractive. The volume is obtained not only due to the introduction of silicone, but also due to the growth of tissue around the lips.

Only 3 months after the procedure, the lips will receive their final appearance. When choosing a clinic, it is very important to study reviews and find out the cost of performing the procedure. A high-quality operation will not cost less than 10 thousand dollars per injection. If the cost is lower, this is a reason to doubt the quality of the material used or the competence of the doctor.

What are we risking?

Before surgery, you need to understand what risks arise:

1. Inability to apply lipstick for some time after lip augmentation.
2. Redness, sudden reaction to cold or irritants.
3. Rejection of material as a foreign body.
4. It is impossible to completely remove the material if desired, because it grows strongly into the skin.
5. Incorrect, uneven location of the material under the skin, impossibility of correction.
6. There is minimal likelihood of silicone being pumped out after inserting it under the skin.

Usually, before performing an operation, the doctor warns his patient about what negative consequences can be expected. If she agrees to the introduction of silicone, then she can only hope that the doctor is highly qualified, and also that no negative manifestations will make themselves felt.

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Can everyone use silicone?

More often, indications for the use of the material will be asymmetry of the lips, wrinkles that appear with return, the shape and size of the lips that do not suit their owner. However, not every representative of the fair sex is allowed by doctors to perform such an operation. There are contraindications to its implementation:

1. The lips are already quite large and look harmonious with the face.
2. There are contraindications - diabetes, inadequate condition, problems with blood clotting.
3. The future patient is under 18 years of age. The operation is possible only after reaching adulthood. In isolated cases, intervention is carried out with parental permission, but no guarantee is given on the behavior of silicone in the body as it matures.
4. There is a high probability of spoiling the appearance rather than removing the defect. This is an actual problem for very thin lips.
5. It is expected that the lips will be disproportionately enlarged, which will definitely spoil the appearance.

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Lip augmentation

Lip augmentation today is carried out using biodegradable (self-absorbing) fillers with hyaluronic acid, using permanent (permanent) silicone fillers, as well as using lipofilling - injections of your own fat. To choose your method, consider the advantages and disadvantages of the most popular lip augmentation methods.

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Lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic acid is a natural and safe option that is most popular today. Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance present in the body, so it is easily utilized by a specific enzyme, hyaluronidase.

Benefits of using hyaluronic acid fillers:

• control over the volume of the lips: the amount of the injected substance can be easily controlled, simple correction possible using additional injections or the enzyme hyaluronidase
• relatively low risk of side effects compared to other methods: less bruising and swelling, shorter healing period
• Low Allergy Risk: Hyaluronic acid fillers are made from substances similar to those found in the body, so they are unlikely to cause an allergic reaction.

Lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid, however, has disadvantages: it is expensive (on average $350 per procedure) and does not last long. After injection, the gel forms the volume of tissue in the lip area. However, the gel will dissolve within 6-9 months and in order to restore the fullness of your lips again, the procedure will have to be repeated.

Hyaluronic acid products that are often used to increase lip volume: Restylane Lips Volume, Juvederm Ultra XC.

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Silicone: yesterday?

With age, lips become thinner, and solving this problem with hyaluronic acid seems to be a rather expensive prospect. Silicone fillers help maintain lip volume permanently, but they are still a foreign substance, so you need to be aware that lip augmentation with silicone implants is a procedure that carries the risk of serious aesthetic and medical complications. Therefore, silicone fillers can rightfully be considered antagonists of hyaluronic fillers: they have more disadvantages than advantages.

• uneven coloring of lips (white border)
• over time, the silicone begins to move towards the lower lip, which can result in ugly trout lips
• discomfort: often the lips become thicker inside the mouth, and people often bite them while chewing

A serious and very likely complication is an adverse reaction to silicone with the subsequent formation of granulomas and scar tissue. This problem can only be solved by completely removing the implant, sometimes including part of the lip tissue.

Products: US plastic surgeons use Silicone® 1000 at their own risk: it is not approved by regulatory authorities for lip plumping procedures. Counterfeit and questionable drugs naturally increase the risk of complications.

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Lipofilling for lip augmentation

Your own fat can be used to enlarge any part of the body - from cheekbones to calves. Lips are no exception, and they require very little material.

The disadvantages are obvious:

• labor-intensive and painful - sampling of fat material is considered a very invasive procedure that requires special conditions in the clinic
• high cost - in the end, the cost of increasing lip volume with lipofilling will be higher than with hyaluronic acid, but the result will “resolve” as quickly as hyaluronic acid filler.

After the injection, ice will help relieve pain, discomfort and reduce swelling. Lipstick or other cosmetic products should be avoided immediately after the procedure until complete healing. After the rehabilitation period, your smile will feel completely natural.

Lip plumping: common side effects

• bleeding from injection sites
• redness and soreness at the injection site
• swelling and bruising, swelling or bruising may last 7 - 10 days
• asymmetry
• infections
• an injection into a blood vessel causes tissue atrophy
• sores, scars, or too hard, unnatural lips
• hypersensitivity reactions: redness, swelling or itching around the lips

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Contraindications. You should not do the procedure if oral herpes is in the acute phase, you have diabetes, systemic lupus erythematosus or blood clotting problems.

It hurts? Yes!

Some specialists do not use anesthesia, but you should be aware that lip augmentation is a fairly painful procedure, so choose a clinic that provides pain relief. Let us remind you that this procedure is carried out in a cosmetology office only by a medical specialist. But if you are allergic to lidocaine, tell your doctor so that he can choose another method of pain relief.

After the injection of fillers, you should be given a patient leaflet with recommendations that you must strictly follow.

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And here is what the girl who had lipofilling on her lips says.

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Advantages and disadvantages

Lips can be reshaped using various techniques. The most popular are injections. But silicone implants have an undeniable number of advantages:

• it is possible to select the required size and shape in advance;
• the result is for life;
• preservation of lip sensitivity;
• Silicone structures can be removed over time;
• Silicone lips are not an obstacle to a facelift.

But the procedure also has disadvantages. Among them it is customary to highlight:

• silicone can be felt with your fingers when touching or while kissing;
• the body of smokers may not accept it;
• with their help it is impossible to correct the shape of part of the lip, since they are smooth;
• If installed incorrectly, unevenness may be noticeable.

The list is small. A lot depends on the woman herself. For example, for the sake of a beautiful lip shape, a girl can quit smoking, for which her body will thank her with good health. Another question is a knowledgeable doctor who is well versed in his field. An inexperienced specialist may insert implants crookedly, which will appear on the form.

Preparation for the procedure

If a girl or woman wants silicone lips, she must initially prepare her body for the procedure so that the operation goes well and there are no complications after it. The preparation is as follows:

1. Surgery always carries a risk of bleeding. To exclude the possibility of its occurrence, it is necessary not to use Aspirin, homeopathy vitamins and anti-inflammatory non-steroidal drugs 2 weeks before the procedure.
2. Stop smoking 2 months before surgery. This helps speed up wound healing after the procedure. Quitting nicotine will minimize the formation of scars.
3. Silicone insertion is performed on an outpatient basis. The girl must ensure that after the operation she is taken home and cared for during the first two days.
4. Maintaining the required level of water balance contributes to the patient’s speedy recovery. Violation of the drinking regime can negatively affect the condition.

It is very simple and necessary to follow such rules, otherwise negative consequences cannot be avoided.

Victoria Beckham

When foreign magazines compile ratings of the best lips, Victoria manages to get into both lists: she either really likes her lips or seems completely ugly. What she cannot be denied is her delicate taste. No matter who, she would never “puff up” her mouth too much. And yet, lately her naturally rather narrow lips look a little fuller. Looks great.

Which drug is better? What volume?

When choosing a filler, the characteristics of density, viscosity, and cohesiveness are important. They also have different goals - changing shape, increasing volume. For example, Belotero preparations from Merz can be called universal - they are used for volume and shape adjustment. This category also includes: Restylane Lipp, Juvederm, Glytone. Approximately 1-1.5 ml is administered per procedure, no more.

Soft fillers are used to add volume to the sponges, and dense and highly cohesive fillers are used to increase the shape.

Lip proportions: what can be called ideal?

The ideal lip shape consists of specific parameters - ratio, symmetry, numerical expression of volume.
But every girl has her own preferences in shape - plump, elastic, with relief or a clear contour. Therefore, in cosmetology and plastic surgery they do not pay special attention to parameters, but try to evaluate the beauty of the lips in conjunction with the entire face; it is more important that they look natural. Even biologists study the proportions of lips. Their conclusions are as follows: a man is attracted to a woman with natural lips, which occupy 4.5% of the entire face.

And in the recommendations for specialists there is such a figure - 10% of the area of ​​the lower third of the face is occupied by the lips. One could argue that this relates to the principles of the golden ratio. Of course, if the client’s desire coincides with the possibility of correction, then bringing the lips closer to the ideal parameters will give an excellent result.

What should you know about the intervention?

Silicone is introduced little by little, and each filling is accompanied by smoothing the material over the lips. At this stage, the specialist evenly distributes the product. You should behave carefully, because if the pressure on the skin is strong, the substance will go beyond the contour. If the patient likes the result, she has received the desired volume of lips, the procedure is completed. However, if it seems that the lips are not large enough, after a few days additional material can be injected under the skin. It all depends on individual wishes.

During the procedure, local anesthesia is used, but the work is quite painful and can cause discomfort in the patient. The main reason for this is a large accumulation of nerve endings near the lips.

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Contour plastic surgery using fillers

Contour plastic surgery with fillers is the injective administration of drugs that are listed above, preferably hyaluronic acid is used. Also, using filler, Botox or adipose tissue is injected (lipofilling). Such substances are injected into the deep layers of the skin using a thin needle; one procedure does not exceed half an hour.

Due to the fact that lidocaine is added to the preparations for cheiloplasty with fillers, the injections take place without obvious pain. The period of action of fillers depends on which specific drug is chosen for administration, therefore, the final result is recorded from 2 months to 2 years.

Using hyaluronic acid filler, you can both enlarge your lips and smooth out wrinkles on the lips and around the mouth. In most clinics, the price of the procedure varies, the observed cost is from 11,000-18,000 rubles.

Fillers containing hyaluronic acid are characterized as monophasic or biphasic. The first type is considered safer than the second. Correction with monophasic fillers is 90% painless and does not require repeated procedures. Thanks to these qualities, manipulation is popular among people with a low pain threshold.

Also, a distinctive feature is considered to be a zero probability of infectious complications. If obvious visual imperfections are detected, they are simply smoothed out with your hands.

Indications for the use of fillers may include:

• the need to correct lip asymmetry;
• the need to increase or decrease volume;
• lifting the drooping corners of the lips;
• the need to eliminate wrinkles of varying degrees;
• changing the shape of the lips.

Contraindications are also standard for this category of cosmetic procedures:

• any stage of pregnancy, as well as breastfeeding;
• skin diseases in any form;
• mechanical or any other damage to the skin on the lips;
• previous use of similar drugs;
• allergy to a drug or pain reliever.

There is no recovery period; you only need to follow the general recommendations of a cosmetologist for a few days:

• avoid strenuous physical activity;
• do not visit baths and saunas;
• no smoking;
• Do not use decorative cosmetics for the first 12 hours after the procedure.

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Side effects

Common side effects:

• the appearance of bruises and swelling;
• pain;
• herpes;
• Lumps.

These inconveniences go away quite quickly. For example, redness goes away after a few hours, and pain on the second day. The resulting balls and lumps dissolve quite quickly with a light massage. To prevent exacerbation of herpes, a course of antiviral drugs is prescribed.

Quite often, patients worry about the appearance of white spots. These are the so-called Fordyce granules that have protruded outward. But this is not at all dangerous, so it does not require special attention.

Moisturizers will help combat dryness and flaking. You should be concerned if the following changes occur:

• asymmetry;
• fibrosis;
• large seals;
• the appearance of a clear outline.

In such a situation, you cannot do without a cosmetologist; he will help correct the problems.

Why implants

They are a solid silicone cylinder. Provide impeccable aesthetic results for many years. They are placed for different periods of time. Some people prefer to wear them for 4-6 years, others leave them for life.

The implant does not go anywhere, this is its advantage, since there is no need to repeat the procedure after some time.

Implants are made from specially prepared material, which is produced exclusively for this purpose. In 2004, Permalip received official approval for use in surgery. Its effect is often compared to liquid silicone, which causes tissue scarring after surgery. Permalip does not have such a “disadvantage”.

Silicone preserves the natural shape of the lips, making them lush and plump. Invisible during facial expressions. To create implants, the manufacturer uses exclusively soft silicone. Thanks to this, the lips always remain voluminous and maintain their integrity well. A perfectly smooth surface prevents tissue ingrowth and scarring.

Lipofilling

The principle of the lipofilling procedure is no different from the injection of hyaluronic acid, the only difference is in the preparation. Lipofilling involves injecting your own adipose tissue into the lips in order to give them more volume and a natural color to the skin of the lips. After the procedure, lips can increase by 35-50% of the initial size, while looking as natural as possible.

Benefits of lipofilling

• the procedure does not cause allergies;
• changing the shape of the lips and volume at the same time;
• injection administration is quite simple and quick;
• the appearance of a visually noticeable result upon completion of the procedure;
• natural appearance of lips after the procedure.

Disadvantages and side effects

For 2 weeks before the proposed procedure, any mechanical effects on the lips should be avoided. Limit the use of decorative cosmetics, do not drink alcohol and do not smoke.

Supposed disadvantages of lipofilling include:

• allergic reaction to anesthetic drugs;
• sedimentation of the injected substance, which requires correction;
• the occurrence of asymmetry due to insufficient qualifications of the doctor performing the injection;
• possible infectious complications.

These shortcomings are possible only when the augmentation is performed by unqualified doctors or when the procedure is negligent.

Indications for the use of this method of contouring are:

• correction of asymmetric lip shape;
• skin rejuvenation;

• increasing volume and brightening the lip skin.

Since the injected fat cells are a natural substance, this procedure has no contraindications, and there is also no special recovery period.

General recommendations must be followed:

• avoid direct exposure of the lips to sunlight;
• hypothermia;
• any physical activity;
• visiting baths, saunas or taking hot baths.

  
  After the lip augmentation procedure, it is prohibited to visit the sauna or bathhouse.

In addition to the procedure, permanent tattooing of the lips is included, which visually makes them as natural as possible. This service is in demand because it minimizes the daily application of cosmetics. Before tattooing, it is mandatory to consult a professional cosmetologist.

Contraindications to lipofilling are the same as to other methods of contour heloplasty, but they also have an age limit. The procedure is contraindicated for girls under 25 years of age, since before this age the natural formation of body cells occurs, and injections disrupt this process.

Fat cells that are injected during lipofilling are quickly absorbed, therefore, the results obtained last for up to several years. If you resort to additional strengthening procedures characteristic of this method of augmentation, in the future it is possible to achieve lifelong consolidation of the result.