Lips are one of the most important features of our face, and lip fillers can be used to regain the volume and elasticity they lose with age. Additionally, lip fillers can reduce wrinkles around the lips and provide a more youthful appearance.
Lip filling procedure is performed by an experienced plastic surgeon or dermatologist. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia and usually takes 15-30 minutes. Lip filler begins to show its effect immediately after the procedure and is gradually absorbed within a few months.
Preparation before lip filling
Before deciding on a lip filler procedure, there are a few important points to consider:
1. Health Assessment: First, it is important to have a consultation with your plastic surgeon or dermatologist. They will evaluate your general health, your medication use, and whether you have any health problems. This is a critical step in minimizing pre-transaction risks.
2. Determining Expectations: Before the procedure, it is important to clearly determine the results you want to achieve with lip filler. Your plastic surgeon or dermatologist will choose the most appropriate filler material and technique in line with your expectations.
3. Photographing: It is recommended that you take photographs of your lips to compare before and after the procedure. This will help you evaluate the results achieved.
4. Stopping Drug Use: Some medications may cause blood thinning before the procedure. Therefore, in accordance with your doctor's recommendation, you may need to stop using blood thinners for a certain period of time before the procedure.
5. Infection Risk Precautions: Before the procedure, it is important to keep your lips clean and use lip care products to reduce the risk of infection.
Lip filling procedure
Lip filling procedure is usually performed under local anesthesia. During the procedure, your plastic surgeon or dermatologist will make injections into your lips to increase their volume and correct their shape.
During the process, the following steps are followed:
6. Local Anesthesia Application: First, local anesthesia is applied to your lips. This ensures that you do not feel any pain or discomfort during the procedure.
7. Injection of Filler: Next, your plastic surgeon or dermatologist injects filler into your lips according to the predetermined plan. This procedure increases the volume of the lips and corrects their shape.
8. Shaping and Massage: During the procedure, massage and shaping procedures are also performed to bring the lips to the desired shape.
9. Final Checks: After the procedure is completed, your plastic surgeon or dermatologist checks the results and makes final adjustments if necessary.
The lip filling process usually takes 15-30 minutes and begins to show its effect immediately. However, it may take a few days for the final results to appear fully.
Care after lip filler
After a lip filler procedure, some precautions need to be taken to support the healing process and achieve the best results:
10. First Days: In the first few days after the procedure, swelling, redness and sensitivity may occur on your lips. This situation is normal and will pass over time. During this period, it is recommended to use cold compresses and painkillers.
11. Nutrition: During the healing process, it is recommended to consume soft and liquid foods. Solid foods can increase the irritation and swelling that may occur on your lips.
12. Sun Protection: After the procedure, it is important to protect your lips from sun rays. It is recommended that you use sunscreen and, if possible, wear accessories such as a hat or shawl that will cover your lips.
13. Makeup and Skin Care: For the first few days, it is better not to use any makeup or skin care products on your lips. Then, you can use the products recommended by your doctor.
14. Lip Care: After the procedure, it is important to use special lip care products recommended by your doctor to keep your lips moist and prevent them from becoming dry.
15. Check-Up Appointments: After the procedure, it is recommended that you make regular check-up appointments with your doctor. In this way, you can closely monitor the healing process and make additional adjustments if necessary.
Lip filler risks and side effects
Lip filling is generally a safe and effective procedure. However, there may be some risks and side effects:
• Swelling and Redness: In the first few days after the procedure, swelling and redness may occur on the lips. This condition is usually temporary and disappears within a few days.
• Pain and Sensitivity: During or after the procedure, pain and tenderness may be felt on the lips. Pain medications and cold compresses can relieve this condition.
• Bruising: In some patients, bruising may occur on the lips after the procedure. This condition is also temporary and disappears within a few days.
• Infection: Although rare, there is a risk of infection after the procedure. In this case, contact your doctor immediately