Lip Augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure to augment or enhance the thin lip with the patient’s own tissue (fat, anadesma), with implantation of an artificial material (collagen, hyaluron acid) or by a surgery using the tissue in vicinity of the lip.
Preparation before Surgery
During the first consultation you should discuss all your expectations with the surgeon. He/she shall ask you about your health and potential allergy to drugs. You may be requested to avoid certain drugs, especially those containing acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin, Alnagon, Acylpyrin, Mironal etc.). They can cause more bleeding during and after the surgery. The surgeon will also check your mouth. If you suffer from any of the following active lip or oral cavity infections, you will have to postpone the procedure (aphtae, herpes, cold, tonsilitis).
Surgical Procedures
The surgeon begins by making the incisions, which will be dictated by the procedure you are having. You should go over the intended technique with him or her prior to surgery so there are no surprises. Some possibilities are: The actual lip lift and mucosal turn-out incisions will be larger than the above diagrams depict. A sliver of skin is removed for lip lifts and mucosal turnouts and the resulting incision is thin because the tissue is pulled together and sutured. Scar tissue can take up to a year to mature, although the lip area is very vascular and heals rather quickly. Unfortunately, the mouth is also teeming with bacteria, making this area very susceptible to bacterial infections.
In the case of a lip implant, a tunnel is created to accommodate the implant. A proper tunnel is the difference between a poorly-placed and uneven graft and a symmetrical, natural-looking result. The implant is then clamped with an insertion device that usually comes with it, your lip is skewered and the implant is pulled through the lip. The implant(s) are trimmed to size and the incisions stitched closed.
Post-Operative Care
Return to normal activities: usually within a day. Graft recipients require 1 to 2 weeks
Possible Risks and Complication
Common reaction can range from redness, swelling or itching at the injection site(s). Other possible complications include bleeding, uneven lips, movement of the implants or extrusion, when an implant breaks through the outermost surface of the skin. The usual, expected swelling and bruising can last from several days to a week.
How much does it cost for lip augmentation in Thailand?
The cost for lip augmentation is around 30,000 Thai Baht or around 1,000 US Dollars.
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