Description of Procedure

In lip augmentation, synthetic or biological materials are implanted into the lips to make them more physically appealing. Lip enhancement surgery can create a greater sense of facial balance for someone whose lips are not well defined.

There are several techniques used in lip enhancement or augmentation. Many types of lip enhancement consist of injections of various types of filler materials. The results of these injections are generally temporary. There are several types of injectable filler and most of them are broken down in the body within several months. This happens faster in some people than in others, but injections of filler must be repeated on a regular basis for most people.