Lip fillers have become widely used over the years. Anyone who is unhappy about the way their lips look, can augment them to perfection. Originating in 1990, they have developed the method in which fillers are done. They are an affordable way to achieve the result you want.
Since the year 2000, there has been an increase of over 75% of people who have gotten lip augmentation. Celebrities have normalized this for young people, who then grow up and do the same. Due to it being non-invasive, it is becoming an increasingly common procedure to carry out.
What are lip fillers?
Over 50% of women say that lip fillers are the best way to make their appearance look better in Canada. In most cases, people naturally just have smaller lips, but in other cases, over time the lips will reduce in volume and appear thinner.
Lip fillers are a non-invasive injection which will increase the volume in the lips and make them look bigger. Originally, fat or silicone was used to enlarge the lips. Nowadays, most common way to increase the lips is hyaluronic acid. This acid is produced naturally in the body.
Collagen was used previously but not as much now. Hyaluronic acid gives the lips a nice shape, bit of volume, and a better structure. It is much safer to use than some other methods used in the past.
What are the benefits?
There are many benefits to using this method instead of silicone or fat. Due to hyaluronic acid being used, which is a sugar produced in the body, it is a much safer method which gives the lips a perfect, natural look. It helps to produce collages which will give a younger look. It tightens the skin around the lips and reduces wrinkles, which gives off a smoother look.
The results are achieved instantaneously with these types of injections. Within about a week or two you can start seeing the difference in your lips. The effects are long lasting which means the results will be effective for about 9 to 12 months.
This method allows for more natural looking lips than any other method out there. There is less bruising and lumpiness. Your lips will look healthy, plump, and smooth.
What are the side effects?
There are very few side effects from using hyaluronic acid. The most common would be bruising, swelling, and redness. In more severe cases, there may be an infection or severe pain if inject into the wrong place, like an artery.
There may also be some nausea and headaches, but these are very rare, especially if the procedure is carried out by a professional.
What is the cost?
The costs vary greatly. You may be spending between $500 and $850 per syringe, depending on the type of injection you choose. There are also mini lip injections which are cheaper and can cost you about $250 to $350.
How long does it take?
The procedure is very quick and can take roughly around 15 to 30 minutes. It is quick and painless. No procedure will take longer than this as it is only one syringe being injected into a few areas around the lips to make them look fuller.
How long does it last for?
Usually, the one injection will last you about six to twelve months. The acid tends to lose the volume after a year, and you will have to get another injection to keep the lips full. In some cases, the fillers can last up to two years.
What should I do after treatment?
As with any cosmetic procedure, there will be slight swelling after the injections. It is advised to apply some ice on the affected areas to help with the swelling and redness. Drinking plenty of fluids is advised, so that you stay hydrated.
It is extremely important to stay away from any heat such as sunbeds, saunas, and steam rooms. Exercise should be avoided also. This is all necessary to avoid getting an infection or causing the swelling to get worse.
It is important to give yourself some recovery time after procedure. All you need is 72 hours where you stay hydrated, don’t wear any lip gloss, avoid heat, avoid exercise, and stay hydrated.
Even though lip fillers can be quite pricey, it is a one-time injection that will give you the desired results. You will need to top this up once a year but other than that, no other sessions are required. After a week or two following the injection, you should see the results on your lips.
Nowadays, this procedure has developed into a safe and simple injection, where you do not need to worry about severe side effects. Simple, non-invasive procedure which will give you healthy, plump, and natural looking lips.
