Lip augmentation - Cheiloplasty
The lip augmentation that we perform at Clínica Sanza in Barcelona can be done in two ways:
- The best known, with hyaluronic acid infiltrations. This solution is the simplest, quickest and cheapest, but it is not definitive, it is good for a while.
- The lesser known is technically called everting the lips. It is a small lip operation that allows to remove the labial mucosa of one or both lips in a definitive and even more natural and elegant way. It allows the recovery of lip size lost over the years, the improvement of peribuccal wrinkles or the increase of thickness or profile when desired.
Below we discuss these two possibilities, so that you can evaluate the one you are most interested in.
Clínica Sanza in Barcelona is a reference center in the treatment of lip augmentation.
Hyaluronic Acid Lip Augmentation (temporary)
If you’re looking for fuller, more youthful lips, hyaluronic acid may be just what you’re looking for. Clínica Sanza is in Barcelona to help you. This substance has become a great ally in aesthetic retouching due to its properties and decisive advantages. In this article, we will explore what hyaluronic acid is, what effects it has on the lips and other relevant aspects.
One of the most sought after effects of hyaluronic acid on the lips is the increase in volume. Hyaluronic acid injections increase lip thickness organically, providing natural and discreet results compared to other cosmetic procedures. In addition to volume enhancement, hyaluronic acid is also used for lip contouring. By adding the substance only at the edges and corners, the definition of the lips is improved, highlighting the edges and delimiting the contour.
In addition to the aesthetic benefits, hyaluronic acid also moisturizes the lips, which is essential to keep them beautiful, smooth and nourished. For this reason, hyaluronic acid is used in many cosmetic products that aim to provide volume and hydration to the lips.
At Clínica Sanza we use the best hyaluronic acid we know, the one that lasts longer, the one that gives the best results.
Beware of saving money at a low-cost center, the result will not last.
How long do the results of injecting hyaluronic acid into the lips last?
The duration of hyaluronic acid once injected can vary depending on several factors. In general, the duration of the results can range from a few months to more than a year.
Hyaluronic acid is a resorbable material, which means that over time it is broken down and metabolized naturally in the body. The rate of resorption can be affected by the concentration and cross-linking of the hyaluronic acid used, as well as the individual’s location and metabolism.
In areas of the face that are constantly in motion, such as the lips, the duration of the results may be shorter due to the increased muscle activity and the constant absorption of the hyaluronic acid. In these cases, the results can last from 6 months to a year.
It is important to keep in mind that the duration of results may also be affected by post-treatment care and lifestyle habits of the individual.
How is hyaluronic acid injected?
Hyaluronic acid is carefully injected into the skin layers using a fine needle or cannula. Sometimes several punctures are necessary to distribute the product well and obtain an optimal result.
Don’t just go anywhere. It is essential to keep in mind that learning how to inject hyaluronic acid safely and effectively requires proper training and in-depth knowledge of facial anatomy, injection techniques and the appropriate choice of hyaluronic acid for each patient. Performing these injections without proper training and experience can have risks, such as injury, swelling, bruising or allergic reactions in the patient.
Can I socialize or work the next day?
Yes, you do not need to rest unless you have a profession with risk of hitting the area. What we advise is to avoid going to the gym for the first two days.
You may have small bruises that go away in 24 to 48 hours and minimal swelling.
Video on the difference between Botulinum Toxin and Hyaluronic Acid
People often confuse the two terms. This video explains very briefly the difference between botulinum toxin and hyaluronic acid. Both are used to remove wrinkles but they are not the same, one or the other should be used depending on the wrinkle to be treated and the area of the face.
Clínica Sanza at the forefront of aesthetic medicine treatments, is in the new era of Dynamic Aesthetics through its team of specialists.
If you do not like the result, it is reversible
One of the fears of people who come to cosmetic medicine offices asking for a lip filler is that they will not like the result. If you are afraid that your new lip has too much volume or if you don’t like the shape, it can be left as it was. Lhe most important thing with this treatment is that the result is natural and matches your face.
HYALURONIDASE ! this magic word is your peace of mind.
It is an enzyme that has the ability to degrade hyaluronic acid. In the field of aesthetic medicine, hyaluronidase is used to dissolve hyaluronic acid in cases of complications or adverse reactions caused by hyaluronic acid dermal fillers. If a serious complication occurs, such as injection of the filler into a vein or artery, hyaluronidase can be used as part of the treatment to dissolve the excess hyaluronic acid and restore adequate blood flow, preventing necrosis of the skin tissue.
Benefits of hyaluronic acid lip filler
- Increases lip volume.
- Provides a natural result.
- The effect is immediate.
- Outlines and defines lips.
- Stimulates collagen production.
- Improves the esthetics of gingival smiles.
- Promotes facial harmony.
- Increases lip hydration.
- Smoothes the grooves that cause an aged appearance of the smile.
Lip augmentation with surgery (definitive)
PATIENT PROFILE
Generally, women and men who wish to improve the profile or volume of their lips, or have some obvious asymmetry.
PROCEDURE
With a small intervention performed under local anesthesia (as when we go to the dentist). It consists of advancing the internal labial mucosa in order to evert it outwards, without the need to infiltrate any product.
This technique is increasingly requested by patients as it is definitive, and even more natural and elegant.
DURATION OF THE INTERVENTION
- 1 hour
PROTOCOL
Preoperative
- Evaluation of the area to determine the adequacy of the treatment.
- Follow specific guidelines determined by the doctor
- CBC and tests on cardiac and respiratory status
Anesthesia
- Local
Hospitalization
- No hospitalization
Postoperative
- Medication if required
Convalescence
- One week in case of definitive intervention
RESULTS
- Excellent and safe result
- Natural appearance and consistency
- Improvement of the patient’s psychological profile and self-esteem.
DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY
- Simple intervention
LEVEL OF RISK
- Under
- Risks inherent to the operation: postoperative care of the stitches on the internal mucosa of the lips for 10 days.
- Risks of any operation: bleeding, infection, impaired healing
WHERE DO WE OPERATE?
At Clínica Sanza we rely on the Sagrat Cor Hospital, part of the Quirónsalud group, to perform our surgical procedures.
Its prestige, facilities, medical and healthcare staff, as well as its technology are a guarantee.
BARCELONA: A HEALTH HUB
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Book a visit
You can do it in 3 ways:
– Free on-site visit: Call +34 932066540 from Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
– Free on-site visit with IMMEDIATE booking: For booking outside office hours. We charge 60 € on your card to avoid false bookings. It is refunded on the day you come to the consultation.
– ONLINE Visit: Video conference using whatsapp or Zoom. Cost of 60 € non-refundable. When booking indicate in the comments that you want videoconferencing and not on-site.
Book a visit
You can do it in 3 ways:
– Free on-site visit: Call +34 932066540 from Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
– Free on-site visit with IMMEDIATE booking: For booking outside office hours. We charge 60 € on your card to avoid false bookings. It is refunded on the day you come to the consultation.
– ONLINE Visit: Video conference using whatsapp or Zoom. Cost of 60 € non-refundable. When booking indicate in the comments that you want videoconferencing and not on-site.
BEFORE/AFTER PHOTOS
Frequently asked questions about lip augmentation surgery
What is lip augmentation?
What area of the lips can be improved with these fillers?
What is hyaluronic acid and what are its advantages for lip fillers?
Hyaluronic acid is a polysaccharide that is present in human connective tissues including the skin. It is the main elastic component of it. It contains water (99.5%), and plays an important role in the formation of stable collagen and in the organization of the extracellular matrix. The advantages of this type of filler for lip augmentation are among others:
- It is a natural, biodegradable and resorbable (temporary) product. Approximately 1 year depending on the product used, infiltrated volume and injection technique.
- The implant is integrated into the tissues in a natural way, allowing oxygen and nutrients to pass through the skin.
- It allows maintaining an adequate hydration of the skin and a turgidity characteristic of youth, so that the results, on the lips, are aesthetically evident and above all very natural both visually and to the touch.
