Lip contouring is one of the most requested procedures in the field of aesthetic medicine. At first glance, the method of its implementation – simple enough. However, technical errors in lip contouring are not uncommon.
To obtain a beautiful, natural result, the doctor must approach the procedure responsibly, correctly and methodically performing each step of contouring.
This article on estet-portal.com describes the technique for lip contouring, anesthesia of the procedure, and
Lip contouring technique: a practical guide
The method of lip contouring is quite simple, but requires precise methodical implementation. The lip can be fixed with the thumb and forefinger. The 30G needle is inserted into the red border at the border of the white roller with a cut to the mouth opening and outward.
The gel must be injected very slowly on the return stroke of the needle. In order to emphasize the "Arch of Cupid" the needle is inserted into the middle part of the lip horizontally between the corners of the filtrum. The drug must be injected into the middle part of the lip. In this case, the volume of drugs injected into symmetrical areas should be the same. On average, the procedure requires from 1 to 3 ml of the drug.
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What is the duration of the result of the lip contouring procedure
After completing the lip contouring procedure, local cold application and light massage should be performed.
The duration of the result of lip contouring does not exceed one year and averages 6 months. Repeated procedures contribute to the formation of fibrosis, which in itself leads to an increase in lip volume.
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That is why in the first year, in order to achieve positive results, it is recommended to carry out the procedure 3 times, in the second – twice. Subsequently, to maintain the desired effect, the procedure is sufficient to be carried out once every 8-12 months.
Anesthesia procedure for lip contouring
The lips are very sensitive due to their abundant innervation. That is why lip contouring often requires preliminary anesthesia. But the patient must be warned that the use of anesthetics edema after the procedure will be more pronounced and prolonged.
Anaesthetics such as lidocaine, ultracaine or articaine are used in most cases for anesthesia of lip contouring.
Anesthesia of the upper lip is performed by injecting an anesthetic into the transitional mucosal fold between the 3rd and 4th teeth (infraorbital nerve block).
Anesthesia of the lower lip is performed by injecting an anesthetic into the transitional crease of the premolars at the level of the tips of the 4th-5th teeth (chin nerve block).
For mucosal lip correction, 10% lidocaine in the form of a spray is used.
Lip contouring: how to avoid overcorrection
Lip contouring: the most common complications of the procedure
Complications of lip contouring in most cases (the anatomical features of the structure of the patient's lips should also be taken into account) are the result of an incorrect procedure technique.
Most common:
1. Lip asymmetry: occurs due to the introduction of different volumes of gel into opposite parts of the lips;
2. Hypercorrection of the lip contour;
3. Uneven distribution of the filler;
4. Swelling and bruising of the lips;
5. Fibrosis and granuloma formation.
Complications of lip contouring are quite common in the practice of polishing specialists. Fortunately, there are techniques that allow you to quickly correct them quickly.
Lip asymmetry can be corrected by additional injection of gel into the area of hypocorrection. In the case of hypercorrection, injections of specific enzymes (eg, hyaluronidase), oxygen-ozone therapy, as well as laser therapy in the infrared range (800-1200 microns) in a pulsed mode (8-10 procedures) are effective.
Microcurrent lymphatic drainage is used to reduce edema, while phonophoresis helps to eliminate hematomas. For more information on how to quickly and effectively eliminate hematomas on the lips, read the article: "Football" symptoms: causes and methods of treatment of hematoma on the lips.
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