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5 Facts About Lip Injections

Posted on by Dermatology Center of Indiana

Thanks to celebrities like Kylie Jenner, our society is obsessed with having big lips. Viewed as sexy and seductive, women of all ages are scheduling appointments with dermatologists for lip enhancement procedures. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, over 27,000 lip procedures were performed in the U.S. in 2016. The total number of lip procedures is up over 50% from the year 2000. Without a doubt, lip enhancements are one of the fastest growing procedures in America.

So what are lip enhancements and what do they entail? To put it simply, any cosmetic procedure that is used to create fuller, plumper lips is called lip augmentation. The most popular method of lip augmentation used today are non-surgical derma filters that are injected in your lips and your mouth.

But plumping your pout isn’t always about just creating bigger lips. Sometimes lip injections are used to maintain a more youthful appearance. Injections are widely used to reduce the appearance of fine line and wrinkles around the mouth and on the lips. Some research even claims that treating your lips and the area around them with fillers can prevent wrinkle detention in the future.

Considering lip injections to enhance your own look? Here are 5 facts about lip injections you should know before going to the dermatologist:

  • Fat injections and collagen injections used to be the most common fillers used, but those numbers are dwindling. Today, the most popular type of filler used are hyaluronic acid fillers, a natural substance found in the body.
  • Lips enhanced with filler feel no different than natural lips when the procedure is performed by an experienced dermatologist.
  • Getting lip injection requires minimal downtown, allowing patients to return to normal life right after the p There may be some slight swelling or bruising, but that will go away within a few days.
  • Lip injections typically last between 4-6 months. This allows patients to test the look and if it isn’t a desired outcome, you can simply stop receiving future injections.
  • If you’re nervous about pain or discomfort, patients can choose to have their lips numbed with a topical anesthetic before the procedures.

For more information about lip injections and how they can help you become your best self, call our friendly staff at 317-268-2588. We can’t wait to work with you!

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