Best options for lip augmentation NYC New York, NY
For patients interested in fuller, more pronounced lips, I would recommend hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers such as Juvederm or Restylane. I usually perform this in the office under local anesthesia. The length of time these fillers last is variable, roughly 6-8 months. These fillers really have minimal side effects and your surgeon can fine tune the result to the look you want. The result is usually immediate, but as the hyaluronic acid pulls in water, you can detect a slightly fuller look over the next 3-4 days. If you don't like the result, you have a day or so to massage the HA and dissipate the result. If massaging does not't get rid of the HA, there is an enzyme called hyaluronidase that can be injected by your surgeon to break down and dissolve the HA. Patients who desire a more permanent lip augmentation can have autologous fat grafting. Despite the fact that only about 40-50% percent of the fat is retained after 6 months, the 50% that stays is permanent. You may need several injections to get the permanent lip augmentation look you want. I have also used Alloderm in the lips with good long-term results. If you are interested in lip augmentation, I would always recommend a patient use a temporary filler like Restylane before using something more permanent to ensure the patient likes the appearance of fuller lips.
