Lip Augmentation - Dr. Grigoryants performs lip augmentation using injectables (eg Restylane, Juvederm), a permanent silicone implant, or fat transfer. Injections are temporary and last 1-4 months.
Silicone implants for lip augmentation have become recently available in the United States. They are very soft and provide permanent solution for lip augmentation. These implants are inserted through a small incision in the corner of the mouth under local anesthesia. Different sizes of implants are available. Samples of these implants will be shown to you by Dr. Grigoryants during your consultation to decide what size would work best for you.
Fat transfer is performed by taking fat from the abdomen of thighs and injecting into the lips. Fat absortion is common which may necessitate a repeat fat transfer.
Alloderm can also be used for lip augmentation. Alloderm is an acellular collagen sheet that is derived from processes donated human skin. AlloDerm is widely used for lip augmentation in the United States. AlloDerm is inserted in the lip under local analgesia through small incisions placed inside the corners of the mouth. The lip may feel stiff initially after the procedure but then softens over the next several months. Results with AlloDerm can be permanent. However, graft absorption occurs in most patients.
Restylane®, Perlane and Juvederm are widely used agent in the United States for lip augmentation or wrinkle reduction. Both are hyaluronic acid based gel. It is derived from non-animal sources and is considered safe agents. Different areas of human body, including the skin, contain hyaluronic acid.
Radiesse consists of calcium hydroxiapatite. It is an excellent filler for nasolabial folds (smile lines), cheek or chin augmentation. Radiesse tends to last longer than Restylane, Juvederm, or Perlane.
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