Beautiful full bodied lips are a key element of almost every photo in every fashion magazine. Unfortunately, not everyone is blessed with a pair of naturally beautiful lips. The few who are don't get to keep them without a little help. Over time the sun, the elements, smoking and the aging process take their toll. The corners of the mouth begin to droop. The V-shaped area of the upper lip known as Cupid's Bow begins to flatten out and lose its youthful fullness. Vertical wrinkles or Smoker's Lines begin to appear, causing your lipstick to bleed. That once youthful look is gone or greatly diminished.
Lip augmentation is performed by Dr. James Shoukas for patients in Lake Mary, Sanford, Longwood, Winter Park, Orlando and Daytona Beach so that aging lips can be rejuvenated and less full lips can be enhanced.
What are my lip augmentation treatment options?
Lip enhancement and rejuvenation are two of the most frequently requested cosmetic procedures. Your options range from the latest in natural injectable fillers to the use of a wide variety of synthetic implants. All of these fillers are soft, pliable, and have a natural feel.
Which lip augmentation product is right for you?
Each of these products has different properties that result in variances in the length of time the product lasts in your lips. These same properties also lend themselves to physician preferences. During your consultation Dr. Shoukas will help you choose the correct product to achieve your desired results. Dr. Shoukas office is located in Lake Mary and is only minutes from Sanford, Longwood, Winter Park, Orlando and Daytona Beach.
Injectable lip enhancement
In the eighties and nineties, collagen was the injectable of choice for lip enhancement. Although collagen is still very popular, it is not your only option. Today, there is a long list of products that are used to replenish and enhance lips.
Soft tissue fillers for lip augmentation
Some of the most popular soft tissue fillers include, but are not limited to, the following injectables: Juvederm™, Restylane®, Perlane®, Radiesse®, Zyderm® and Zyplast®.Fat transfer for lip augmentation
Autologous fat transplantation, or micro-lipoinjection, plumps up your lips using fat taken from inconspicuous sites on your body. Fat transfer to the lips is a safe, natural, non-allergenic procedure to restore damaged and diminished dermal deficiencies.
Lip implants to augment the lips
Soft implants made of "EPTFE" (expanded polytetrafluorethylene) have been proven as safe, semi-permanent options for lip augmentation.
AlloDerm is a dermal graft/implant initially used to treat burn patients. Doctors worldwide recognize its benefits as a safe, natural implant to rejuvenate or replace aged and/or inadequate lips.
What is lip augmentation recovery like?
After Dr. Shoukas performs lip augmentation with one of our injectable products, your lips remain swollen for a few hours only. You may return to normal activities the same day. Touch-up treatments may be necessary.
When implants are used for lip augmentation, discomfort is minimal. Small stitches may be used to close the implant site. These stitches will be removed in a few days. Some swelling may last up to a week. Elevating your head and applying cold compresses during the first 24 hours will help keep this to a minimum. Postoperative discomfort can be controlled with medication. Chewing food and brushing your teeth may be a little uncomfortable for a few days. There may be some bruising which can be covered with make-up.
After lip augmentation, our patients have a softer, more youthful look to their lips. Treatments are performed by Dr. James Shoukas for patients in Lake Mary, Sanford, Longwood, Winter Park, Orlando and Daytona Beach.
