Collagen Lip Injections

A plump, pillowy pucker is a sign of youth and sexiness, and can do much to give the entire face a more youthful appearance. As we age, the cushion of natural collagen that overlies the layers of tissue can break down and become thin causing wrinkles and lines to appear. Collagen is used to temporarily treat wrinkles in the facial area, and is a common non-surgical treatment recognized world-wide for over 30 years.

Injections of collagen can decrease the wrinkles surrounding the lips that come from age, sun damage, genetics and smoking. This reasonably easy treatment allows patients to increase the size and improve the texture and appearance of lips without a permanent result. Collagen injections are absorbed into the body over time and last about four to six months, which requires touch up treatments about three times per year. Other lip treatments can include temporary injectable fillers or for a permanent pillow in your pucker, lip implants can be an option.

Collagen Lip Augmentation Procedure

In your consultation your doctor will help you decide where the injection should be placed to achieve the effect you most desire. When the location is chosen, your doctor will inject highly purified bovine collagen derived from the connective tissue in cows. The procedure takes about 15 minutes and any discomfort is minimal and lasts only for a short time. No local anesthetic is used in collagen injections because the anesthetic lidocaine is included in the injection.

Cost of Collagen Lip Injections

The cost for collagen injections varies from doctor to doctor, but the average cost for a single treatment is approximately $300 to $500. Be sure to ask your surgeon or clinic if there are any hidden costs such as the cost of the collagen or room fee. .

Recovery After Lip Enhancements

After the injection, the lips may be sore and slightly red for several days, but not highly noticeable in most patients. Patients should be able to return to normal activity with minimal tenderness the same day. Symptoms usually disappear after a few days.

Risk of a Collagen Lip Injection

Approximately 3% to 5% of the population has an allergy to bovine collagen, and an allergy tests is performed about four weeks prior to treatment to determine patient reaction to collagen. Asymmetry in the lips may be an issue, and skin infection could result from the injection site, however this is rare. The dangers of collagen are mostly cosmetic. An over-plumped mouth, also known as “trout pout,” an over dramatic swollen result seen in many Hollywood celebrities, may be the biggest problem.

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