LIP IMPLANTS CHICAGO, IL LIP IMPLANTS SPECIALIST
Full lips are a trait that so many people desire, but unfortunately, not everyone is fortunate enough to have a pair of naturally full and beautiful lips. Even if you are blessed enough to have them, certain things such as smoking and getting older will affect their appearance. Slowly, the corners of your mouth will begin to drop and your upper lip will eventually start to flatten and lose its youthful and sensual appearance.
Two very frequently requested procedures are lip augmentations and lip rejuvenations. There are several options available, including synthetic implants, laser treatments and natural injectable fillers. All of the filler options are soft, flexible and very natural feeling. Your plastic surgeon will help you decide which option is best for you.
Our lip augmentation surgeons perform lip augmentation in Chicago, lip implants surgery, lip enhancement surgery, lip augmentation surgery, lip plastic surgery in Chicago, Barrington, Oak Brook, Orland Park.
The difference in procedures is the extent of scarring. Flaps are used during a simple lift procedure. Fat transfer is used for patients who desire a more fullness over their buttock area. During the fat transfer procedure, the removed fat is placed deeply within the muscle and in many different layers to create a smooth surface without irregularities. It is common for surgeons to perform liposuction as well to enhance the shape of the buttocks.
Fat grafting has changed buttock enhancement to be a simpler procedure, performed within 1.5 hours, with minimal pain, discomfort, and recovery time. Candidates for this surgery are usually 18 years or older and in good physical health.
BRAZILIAN BUTT LIFT PRE-OPERATION
If you are a smoker, your surgeon will strongly urge you to quit at least six weeks before your surgery as smoking can interfere with the healing process and the viability of the fat grafts. Also, medications that can increase the risk of bleeding should be stopped. As this surgery is performed as an outpatient procedure under general anesthesia, it’s important to arrange for transportation.
Recovery timeline
- Days Off Work: 5 to 7 days
- Surgery Duration: 2 to 3 hours
- Movement: The following day
- Take a Shower: 24 to 48 hours later
- Sitting Restriction: at least 4-6 weeks
- Fitness & Workout: 2 Weeks
- Shapewear/Faja: Wear for at least 4 weeks or as instructed
- Complete Healing: 6 months
*Please note this is just a general guide. Times may vary from patient to patient. Please talk to your surgeon or patient care team if you have any questions during your recovery.
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Quick answers to questions you may have
What happens during this procedure?
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Will I lack facial expressions after treatment?
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Will I lose my sense of feeling where I have the injections?
To an English person, it will seem like simplified English. Their separate existence is a myth. The new common language will be more simple and regular than the existing European languages. It will be as simple as Occidental; in fact, it will be Occidental. To an English person, it will seem like simplified English, as a skeptical Cambridge friend of mine told me what Occidental is. The European languages are members of the same family.
When is it safe to have another treatment?
The new common language will be more simple and regular than the existing European languages. It will be as simple as Occidental; in fact, it will be Occidental. To an English person, it will seem like simplified English, as a skeptical Cambridge friend of mine told me what Occidental is. The European languages are members of the same family. Their separate existence is a myth.
Laser Lip Rejuvenation
The “Remington Lip” is an excellent procedure that uses the perfect combination of laser treatments in order to rejuvenate an aged or wrinkled lip. While you are healing from this procedure, the collagen and elastic tissue under your skin will tighten and will restore your lip to a more youthful, full and healthy shape.
Injectable Lip Augmentation
There are many injectable options, including:
- AlloDerm
- Autologen
- Dermalogen
- Fascian
- Fat transfer
- Restylane
- Zyderm and Zyplast collagen
Your physician will thoroughly discuss all of your injectable lip augmentation options with you and will help you to decide which one will be best suited for you.
Implant Augmentation for Lips
AlloDerm is a dermal graft/implant that was previously used as a skin replacement for people who suffered from burns. Nowadays, doctors understand the numerous benefits of AlloDerm and it is a safe and natural implant that can be used to replace lip tissue that has become aged and it can rejuvenate wrinkled lips.
SoftForm and soft “ePTFE” (expanded polytetrafluoroethylene) implants are synthetic implants used for augmentation and have proven to be safe and non-allergenic. This is a great option for people with thin or aging lips.
Recovery Time
After you have a lip enhancement with an injectable product, you will have swollen lips for only a few hours. The next day, you will be able to resume your normal activities. You may need to have a touch-up treatment to get the best results.
There is very minimal discomfort when you get implants for lip augmentation. You may need to have a few small stitches to close up the implant site and any stitches used will be removed after a few days. You may have some minor swelling for up to a week. If you keep your head elevated and apply cold compresses for the first day, it should keep your swelling to a minimum.
Any discomfort you experience can be alleviated with medication. It may be a little difficult to eat and brush your teeth, but that will only last for a couple of days. If you have any bruising, it will be minor and can be covered up with make-up.
For patients who have a laser lip rejuvenation, the recovery period will usually be a bit longer than those who get an injectable. Most of the healing will happen during the first two weeks. You should be sure to keep the lips moist while they are healing. If you have any discomfort, you can control it with medication. Any redness you see at first will fade to a light pink.
Dr. Dhaval Patel is an accomplished Double Board Certified Aesthetic & Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon, who is skillful enough to restore your youthfulness which has been lost with the effects of aging & gravity. He is the man behind the famous Chicago Institute of Plastic Surgery.
