If you want lip augmentation in Los Angeles, the most common way to achieve this is via a filler. At Dr. Rojas Cosmetic Surgery, you can find a wide array of cosmetic procedures to help you achieve the look you want, including lip fillers. The most common filler contains hyaluronic acid, which is naturally found in the body and helps to increase the volume in your lips and around your mouth. If you’re considering the procedure, it’s a good idea to find out more about it so that you can be sure it’s right for you.
Lip Augmentation in Los Angeles
How Fillers Work
Most lip augmentation in Los Angeles is done by injecting a filler into the area. There are a few reasons why people seek out this treatment for their lips. That includes adding volume, for fuller, more symmetrical lips. Other reasons for fillers include to enhance the shape and structure of your lips, helping to create the precise look and feel you’re going for.
Benefits of Lip Fillers
When you choose lip fillers, it’s because you desire a certain look. The benefits to using hyaluronic acid fillers are many, making it the ideal choice for you. There is a lot of control that your doctor has with a filler so you can be sure you’re not getting too much or too little of it. The injections are usually administered over the course of several appointments and you’ll likely experience less bruising and swelling than you would with other kinds of fillers. The results are generally long lasting and aren’t likely to cause allergic reactions.
What to Expect From the Procedure
Knowing how the procedure itself will progress is important so that you have an understanding of what you can expect to happen from the beginning to the end. For fillers, the area is first numbed and then the filler itself is injected where needed. Ice is sometimes used for this purpose, though some people may not have too much discomfort with the injections since the needle is so small. The procedure is usually done in the office with little to no downtime. While you are likely to see the results fairly quickly after the procedure, it may take a few days to get the full effect since you’ll need to wait for the swelling to go down. The results tend to last for about six months before needing to be repeated.
Lip Filler Side Effects
While the side effects for lip augmentation are generally mild, it’s a good idea to know what to watch for. In most cases, side effects are usually only temporary and last for just a couple of days. This might include mild bleeding from the injection sites, redness or tenderness, bruising or swelling. For people who get cold sores, a blister may erupt on the lips or area around the lips. Rare side effects include, asymmetry, lips, prolonged swelling and bruising, scarring, allergic reactions or an infection at the injection site. Any of these side effects should be reported to your doctor right away.
If you are ready to try lip augmentation in Los Angeles, call Dr. Rojas today to set up your first appointment.
