Aging and other factors can impact even plump lips, causing them to lose some of their fullness and youthful look with the passage of time.

This is an area where lip augmentation cosmetic surgery or non-surgical injectable treatment can help. The goal is not to change the facial appearance, but to provide a fresher and more youthful appearance that may likely boost the patient’s self-confidence as well.

Despite major improvements in lip injections, they are still not a long-lasting solution. The longevity of the treatment depends on the treatment chosen, and how the patient’s body reacts to the procedure.

For instance, lip fillers will last longer on young people as their body still has sufficient collagen and hyaluronic acid production to sustain outcomes for longer. Conversely, aged people may require periodic treatments such as Restylane.

Lip implant surgery is a much more sustainable treatment option, but the patient should be prepared to go through the preparation, recovery and the entire surgical process. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bram Kaufman provides lip augmentation to patients in Beachwood, Pepper Pike, Cleveland, OH, and surrounding communities in the fantastic state of Ohio.

Longevity of Injectable Treatments

Juvederm

Juvederm is used in lip augmentation primarily to fill wrinkles surrounding the lips. Juvederm is a hypoallergenic gel that offers immediate fullness to the treatment area. Its outcomes appear natural and sustain for around one year.

Restylane

Restylane is also a derivative of hyaluronic acid and offers volume and natural glow to the tissue. On an average, it sustains for between 6 to 12 months, and then the hyaluronic acid is absorbed by the body.

Perlane

Perlane also comprises hyaluronic acid. Therefore, the outcomes appear incredibly natural and sustain for a long time. In case you decide to receive a Perlane treatment, you can expect the outcomes to remain for 6 to 12 months on an average.

Collagen Injections

This specific filler is animal-based and may cause an allergic response. Therefore, it needs a skin test prior to administering it to the patient. Human collagen-based treatments are also available. In both types of treatments, the outcomes last for around 3 months.

Fat Transfer to the Lips

Some individuals choose to undergo fat removal from any location on the body and inject it to their lips. There is no allergic response as the fat comes from within the patient’s body. Outcomes sustain for around 3 months, but you can choose to receive a touch-up for longer lasting results.

Longevity of Lip Implants

You may consider permanent lip implant cosmetic surgery if you feel that lip injections lack the desired longevity.

• Lip implants are specially designed, soft silicone implants that are placed in the lips to add fullness.
• Lip implants are permanent and do not warrant trips to your cosmetic surgeon in future as lip injections do.
• Lip implants are more costly in comparison to injectable fillers, but over a period they may prove to be a more cost-effective alternative.

Lip implant surgery offers permanence of results, but it is more expensive, involves some degree of risk (such as scarring), and has a more substantial recovery period. Committed plastic surgeon Dr. Bram Kaufman receives patients from Beachwood, Pepper Pike, Cleveland, OH, and other towns and suburbs in The Heart of it All for lip augmentation surgery.

To learn more about cosmetic treatment and procedures or to schedule a consultation by Cleveland Ohio area plastic surgeon, Dr. Bram Kaufman, please contact us at 1-216-778-2245 or click here.