Lips form a more important part of your life than you may consider. They frame your smile and are the part of the face you subconsciously focus on when someone is talking. They also have an important role to play in relationships, with the obvious example of kissing. Therefore it is very important that you have the best lips you can to increase your level of attractiveness. Fuller, firmer lips free from wrinkles are considered to be the most attractive but obviously genetics and age can mean that we can’t all have beautiful lips. Lip augmentation surgery can help you to restore a fuller more attractive shape to your lips.

There are several methods used by cosmetic surgeons to improve the appearance of the lips. The most commonly used are collagen, fat and restylene. Collagen is a protein that occurs naturally in the body that provides support to tissues by firming cell structure. However, some patients are allergic to collagen and a test will need to be carried out before the treatment can begin. Fat from you own body is also used as filler for lips. Because it comes form your own body there is no risk of any kind of allergic reaction. Restylene is a non-animal based biodegradable gel that is often used in place of collagen if the patient has suffered a reaction to the preliminary tests.

The lip augmentation is a straightforward injection treatment that takes no longer than half an hour. The results of the treatment will vary from patient to patient and on the product used as a filler. On average they will last between four and six months before eventually being naturally broken down by the body. The risks of lip surgery are small especially if allergy tests have been carried out although there always exists a slight risk of infection from any injection. The procedure typically costs around £500 but this again varies on the exact nature of treatment.

Many patients who have had a lip augmentation procedure also have subsequent dental treatment to make their teeth better. Tooth whitening can make the teeth look healthier and younger although there are many other dental treatments that could be more appropriate for your teeth. This is common because many patients feel the lips frame the smile and it is important to complete the look of a beautiful mouth.