7 Things to Know Before Getting a Lip Augmentation

Perhaps no year was bigger for lips than 2017. If lip liner just isn’t working for you anymore, it may be time to consider lip injections. But like any procedure, there are a few things you should know before heading into the doctor’s office.

1. You can choose between permanent and temporary fillers.

• Permanent: The good thing about permanent fillers is that you only have to have them done once. But, they’re a bigger commitment since they will last forever.
• Temporary: Though you’ll have to repeatedly get them refilled, temporary fillers are less of a commitment because they dissolve within around 6 months.

2. Don’t exercise the day before the procedure.

That pink flushed look most people get in their face after a workout is actually blood rushing to your head. Needless to say, a higher than average amount of blood in your face isn’t something you want right before a facial procedure.

3. You also shouldn’t take any painkillers, fish oil tablets, or vitamin E for 10 days before the procedure.

Supplements and medications like these can thin your blood and cause you to bruise or bleed excessively.

4. You’ll see results almost immediately.

Your lips will be a little swollen for the first 24 hours or so. But after that, you’ll get to see your true results. Meaning you could have the procedure done on Thursday morning and be ready to hit the town by Friday night.

5. Most people describe the actual procedure as a “pinch.”

The initial injection is often described as someone pinching your lips. And while the injection is sometimes described as a mild sting, most people only describe it as a “strange” feeling.

6. The procedure usually takes less than half an hour.

Once the filler has been injected, your doctor will massage your lips and ask you to apply ice for around 10 minutes. Then you’re free to go!

7. They don’t feel any different than natural lips.

The real beauty of lip injections is that they feel no different than natural lips. Whether eating, drinking, or kissing, most people notice no difference.

If you’re considering a lip augmentation, give Dr. Han of Florida ENT a call at (877) EAR - NOSE. We specialize in temporary and permanent lip fillers, fat transfers, and implants.