Lips
Lip Rejuvenation
Hyaluronic acid, lipofilling and B. Toxin
What is it?
The application of fillers is a non-surgical procedure, unlike fat grafting, which is surgical. Fillers are used to improve wrinkles, folds and irregularities or to increase volume. More superficial fillers can also improve skin hydration. In our practice, hyaluronic acid, a non-permanent filler, is preferred because of its better safety profile.
Several brands are available, including Restylane, Art Filler FillMed and Juvederm. They vary in viscosity, water absorption capacity and molecular characteristics. These differences influence the appropriate injection depth for achieving the best results, avoiding visible papules and maximising durability.
Aesthetic indications for hyaluronic acid include age-related facial volume loss, such as loss of cheek fat, deep folds from the nose to the corners of the mouth and, in some cases, lines between the lower eyelids and the cheeks. It is also one of the most commonly used methods for lip or chin augmentation and can smooth nasal irregularities, improving the shape of the nose.
A more definitive alternative, mainly used when volume loss is already significant, is fat grafting, or lipofilling, which is a surgical procedure. The required fat is obtained by liposuction from the abdomen or thigh through one or more incisions measuring 3 to 5 mm. Lipofilling can complement liposuction in other areas by making use of the removed fat.
In some cases, B. Toxin can improve wrinkles.
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Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions about lip rejuvenation, hyaluronic acid, lipofilling and B. Toxin.
What is lip rejuvenation used for?
It can improve lip volume and definition, increase hydration of the skin and mucosa, and help correct wrinkles.
Is hyaluronic acid filler a surgical procedure?
No. The application of fillers, including hyaluronic acid, is non-surgical. Fat grafting, or lipofilling, is a surgical procedure.
Why is hyaluronic acid preferred?
In the clinical practice described, hyaluronic acid, a non-permanent filler, is preferred because of its better safety profile.
Can fillers improve skin hydration?
Yes. Fillers placed more superficially can also improve skin hydration.
Are all hyaluronic acid products the same?
No. They can vary in viscosity, water absorption capacity and molecular characteristics, which influence injection depth and durability.
What is lipofilling?
It is a surgical filling procedure that uses the patient’s own fat to restore volume.
Where is the fat for lipofilling taken from?
The fat is obtained by liposuction from the abdomen or thigh through one or more incisions measuring 3 to 5 mm.
What is the advantage of combining lipofilling with liposuction?
It allows fat removed from other areas to be used for volume enhancement.
Can B. Toxin improve wrinkles?
Yes. In some cases, B. Toxin can improve wrinkles.
How long does the treatment take?
The procedure takes between 15 minutes and 1 hour, depending on the treatment performed.
What type of anaesthesia may be used?
Topical or local anaesthesia may be used for hyaluronic acid. General anaesthesia may be required when lipofilling is combined with the treatment.
Does the treatment leave scars?
There are no scars with hyaluronic acid or B. Toxin. Lipofilling involves small 3 to 5 mm incisions at the fat-harvesting sites.
Is a hospital stay required?
No hospital stay is required. Hyaluronic acid treatment is performed in the office.
What is the recovery like?
You may work on the same day, although some areas may remain more swollen or red for 1 or 2 days.
What are the risks and how long do results last?
During the first few days, swelling, bruising or redness may occur. Rarely, asymmetry, irregularities, undercorrection or overcorrection, and infection may occur. Filler results can last between 6 and 18 months; fat grafting is permanent after the initial reabsorption of about 50% during the first few months.
This information is general and does not replace a medical consultation or individual assessment.
