If you’ve got small, thin lips, asymmetry between the upper and lower lip, too much lip fullness, reconstructive needs, or wrinkling from smoking or aging, chances are, you’ve been thinking about cosmetic lip augmentation treatments. Today more than ever, celebs and commoners alike are opting more often for a slight lift in the lips to deliver a subtle, sexy boost to their appearances. Plump, pillowy lips like Angelina Jolie’s can be a sexy sign of youth and glamour, but not everyone needs such a dramatic kisser.

Overly plumped lips, also known as “trout pout” is among Hollywood’s most obvious sign of vanity insanity. With tons of tinsel town’s A-list celebs sporting the pushed out pucker to turn back the clock it’s easy to see why the relatively safe and easy lip treatment craze has caught on.

Full, sensual lips are definitely in style, and lip augmentation through temporary injectable fillers like collagen, restylane and Autologous fat. As these materials are absorbed by the body, these temporary plumpers can yield only short-term results. The effect may only last as long as three to six months before another treatment is required. Many patients interested in permanent lip augmentation choose to undergo a trial with injectable material prior to having a permanent lip implant inserted.

There are several permanent injectable fillers as well, which include Artecoll, Aquamid and Metacrill among others. And while the injection procedure may be a faster way to luscious lips, and the recovery time much shorter, lumps and scars can be a scary side effect of multiple cosmetic lip treatments and permanent injectable fillers. Because of this, many people opt for a more permanent solution using removable permanent lip implants. Inserted under the skin, lip implants come in a variety of materials which each have varying benefits. Synthetic implants include silicone soft form, Gore-Tex and numerous other options, the benefit of implants is the option to remove them should there be a problem or a change of heart.

The cost of lip augmentation and treatment can vary from procedure to procedure, as do recovery times, which are generally shorter than other plastic surgery procedures, and risks. Consulting with a qualified cosmetic surgeon is the best way to find out if one of the many available lip treatments is the right choice for you. While enhancing the lips can result in a more youthful, attractive look and can substantially improve facial appearance, it’s important to understand the different techniques, products and possible results when considering cosmetic lip treatments.