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Lip Fillers: What First-Timers Need to Know

Lip Fillers: What First-Timers Need to Know
Want Lip Fillers? Here's What You Need To Know · rediff.com

Some people want their lips to look fuller or bigger.

A doctor can help them do this in a clinic, which is called lip augmentation.

It is one of the most popular beauty treatments that does not need surgery.

A doctor named Dr Shilpi Bhadani says it is best to start with just a little change, because small changes often look more natural.

There are two main ways to make lips fuller.

One way uses a special gel called hyaluronic acid filler, which usually lasts between six and twelve months.

The other way uses a little bit of fat from the person's own body, and it can last longer.

However, the body may absorb some of that fat, so people might need two or three visits.

Like any treatment, lip fillers can cause swelling or bruising, so it is very important to choose a doctor with lots of experience.

Key facts

Procedure
Lip augmentation (non-surgical cosmetic procedure)
Expert
Dr Shilpi Bhadani, Plastic and Aesthetic Surgeon, founder of SB Aesthetics
Most popular option
Hyaluronic acid fillers
Filler results last
Six to 12 months
Fat grafting results
Potentially longer-lasting but less predictable; may require 2-3 sessions
Common side effects
Bruising, swelling, temporary asymmetry and small lumps
Serious rare risk
Filler entering a blood vessel and reducing blood supply to the lip
Key advice
Start conservatively and choose an experienced injector

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