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What is Lip Augmentation?
Lip augmentation is a type of cosmetic procedure that creates fuller, plumper, and more youthful-looking lips. There are different types of lip augmentation, including nonsurgical options. On the surgical side, Dr. Hassanzadeh offers fat grafting or an implant of your own body’s dermis or fascia to increase the fullness and volume of the lips.
Lip augmentation pairs extremely well with an upper lip lift to maximize your red lip volume and show.
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Dr. Tania Hassanzadeh and her staff are truly incredible. I suffered a fairly traumatic nose break and needed to get it looked at in a timely manner. Dr Hassanzadeh made room in her schedule to fit me in and instantly made me feel welcome and at ease. She is caring and went above and beyond to help me. I will forever be grateful to her and her staff. I can’t recommend her enough. She personally followed up with me to see how I was feeling and to make sure I was ok. If you are looking for a team to take amazing care of you, look no further!
What are the Benefits of Lip Augmentation?
What can you expect from lip augmentation with Dr. Hassanzadeh? Our patients have noticed countless benefits, including the following:
- Long-lasting results: Lip implants and fat grafting/fat transfer last for years to come, allowing you to fully enjoy your full, plump lips.
- All natural: Dr. Hassanzadeh’s techniques use your body’s natural tissues to ensure your safety and avoid sensitivity or reaction.
- Younger-appearing: Plumper, fuller lips are associated with a younger-looking appearance. When you add fullness to your lips with implants or fat grafting, you can take years off your appearance.
- Boost in confidence: Many patients notice an increase in their confidence and self-esteem after they undergo lip augmentation.
- Minimal downtime: The downtime with lip augmentation is very minimal when compared to other cosmetic procedures.
- Custom results: Dr. Hassanzadeh will customize your lip augmentation to ensure you receive results that are perfect for you.
The Lip Augmentation Procedure
At our office, Dr. Hassanzadeh offers a few different lip augmentation options, including fat transfer and lip implants.
Fat Transfer
With fat grafting and transfer, we’ll first administer local or general anesthesia. From there, Dr. Hassanzadeh will perform liposuction to loosen and suction out fat from a donor site, such as from the lower belly. The fat will then be purified. She will then inject the fat into your lips through two pokes in the left and right corners of the mouth. The procedure takes about an hour.
Lip Implants
The lip implant procedure begins with administering local or general anesthesia. Dr. Hassanzadeh will start by obtaining a graft of your natural donor tissue to create an implant. This can be from the dermis of the skin removed in an upper lip lift, or fascia from around the face or scalp. She will then make a small poke in each corner of the mouth and create a tunnel in the lips. The implant is placed in this tunnel. Once the implant is in the right place, she may place a dissolvable suture in the access sites, and you can start your healing process. This is also about an hour long.
Lip Augmentation Recovery
What to expect during your recovery will depend on the type of lip augmentation you have done. You will likely have some bruising and swelling in the treatment area, but those side effects will dissipate as you heal.
You should elevate your head while you’re sleeping, avoid putting pressure on your lips, and avoid moving your lips excessively. You can use cold compresses on your lips to help ease the swelling.
On average, it can take a few weeks before you’re fully recovered.
Am I a Candidate?
During your consultation with Dr. Hassanzadeh, she will help you determine if lip augmentation is right for you and, if so, which type. Ideal candidates are those who are in generally good health, nonsmokers, and those with realistic expectations. We also recommend you don’t have an active infection like a cold sore.
Schedule A Consultation
Finally, achieve the plumper lips you’ve always wanted with the help of lip augmentation! With Dr. Hassanzadeh’s expertise, she’ll create a custom treatment plan that suits all your needs. To learn more or to schedule a consultation today, don’t hesitate to call our Beverly Hills office or message us using our online contact form.
FACIAL PLASTIC SURGEON
Dr. Tania Hassanzadeh
Tania Hassanzadeh, MD, is a fellowship-trained Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon in Beverly Hills, CA. She graduated with honors in Neuroscience from Duke University in Durham, NC and completed her medical degree at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson, where she was one of few graduates inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society for top academic performance.
MEET DR. HFrequently Asked Questions About Lip Augmentation
Is lip augmentation permanent?
When can I eat after lip augmentation?
Can I still look natural after lip augmentation?
Is there downtime after lip augmentation?
How do I prepare for lip augmentation?
Can lip augmentation be combined with an upper lip lift for a more youthful result?
Does lip augmentation address age-related thinning of the lips?
Will lip augmentation affect how my lips feel or move?
Can I have lip augmentation if I’ve previously had fillers that I’m unhappy with?
Can surgical lip augmentation be customized to my lip shape and facial proportions?
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Discover an even better you with the help of Dr. Hassanzadeh! Schedule a consultation today and start your journey toward looking and feeling your absolute best.