Pros and cons of contouring
Since the procedure directly affects appearance and health, you need to think carefully before carrying out it. This procedure has its advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully weigh the pros and cons.
pros:
Some drugs (in particular, hyaluronic acid) are identical in structure to the body's hyaluronic acid. It is a transport medium that fills voids in the intercellular space, smoothing out wrinkles and leveling the surface.- Biodegradable drugs are eliminated from the body naturally. If you do not like the drug or the result, you can wait until the drug is eliminated from the body and introduce a new one.
- Safe facial sculpting.
- If administered correctly, fillers will not “float” and the contours will not shift.
- Fillers work at different levels of the soft tissues of the face.
- Fillers have few contraindications.
Against:
- The effect is short-lived. It is necessary to constantly make corrections.
- An allergy to the administered drug may develop.
- After the procedure, tumors and hematomas often occur.
- After injections, the face sometimes looks unnatural.
- If the injection is performed by an unqualified technician, complications may develop.
Types of fillers
Depending on how the drug behaves in the body, the following types of fillers can be distinguished:
- Biodegradable . They undergo metabolic processes in the body and are excreted naturally. How long does the result last? The disadvantages of these drugs are that the effect lasts a short time. The main advantage is the minimum of unwanted effects.
- Non-biodegradable . Most of these are drugs synthesized artificially. How long does it take for them to dissolve? They are not removed from the body after contouring, so the effect of French lips is quite long-lasting. The main disadvantage is the large number of complications, so it is better not to do the enlargement yourself at home.
- Autolytic . These drugs are made from a person’s own adipose tissue. They are absolutely safe, but the effect lasts for a very short time.
Depending on what goal the specialist is pursuing, the necessary drug is selected. They differ in their physicochemical properties, composition, characteristics of administration and duration of action.
- Synthetic gels or silicone . They are irrelevant and practically not used, as they are ineffective and have a large number of side effects.
Biosynthetic gels (are analogues of synthetic drugs). The advantages include a long-lasting effect, as well as the fact that the drug stimulates the production of natural collagen. But this effect manifests itself in different amounts in different people.- Biological drugs . Preparations based on proteins of human or animal origin, collagen, lactic acid, hyaluronic acid, polycarprolactone, calcium hydroxyapatite and others. They are biodegradable fillers, have few side effects, but are short-lived.
We invite you to watch a video about what types of fillers there are:
Preparation for plastic surgery and rehabilitation after it: tips and recommendations
Before making a decision about cheil correction, you need to sensibly assess all existing risks and make sure that the chosen beauty salon has the appropriate license to perform plastic surgery. Rehabilitation lasts about 2 weeks.
This is the time when visiting the sauna, bathhouse, swimming pool and solarium is completely excluded. You cannot swim in the lake or river or use cosmetics. It is advisable to sleep lying on your back - during this period your lips should not touch the blanket and pillow. You should also not touch your face (even if you really want to). Doctors who perform labiaplasty will always instruct you on how to properly go through the recovery period. Plastic surgery will give the best effect if at first you exclude peeling of the lip area, applying masks to it and using scrubs.
Indications for use
Indications for use:
- Asymmetry of the lip contour.
- The appearance of facial wrinkles above the upper lip.
- Improving the shape and volume of the lips.
- Drooping of the corners of the lips (how to raise the corners of the lips with filler?).
Most cosmetology centers provide volumetric modeling services using hyaluronic acid.
Depending on many factors, the price of one session varies from 5 to 25 thousand rubles. The price is determined by the quantity and quality of the drug used, as well as the qualifications of the specialist. The procedure itself takes from 30 to 60 minutes .
Do I need to prepare in any way?
Before undergoing the procedure, you must consult with a specialist and test for an allergic reaction. The day before the procedure, you must stop taking any medications or alcohol. It is better to stop smoking, eating spicy or salty foods.
How is everything going?
The procedure takes place under local anesthesia. A thin needle is inserted under the skin of the lips and the drug is injected. Immediately after the procedure, the lips swell slightly, but the swelling goes away after a few days. Read more about the features of lip contouring, as well as the filler injection technique, here.
Who doesn't need contouring?
Looking in the mirror, closely examining her lips, any woman will immediately determine whether she needs contouring or can do without it.
Today there are certain parameters of “lip” beauty , on the basis of which the right decisions are made:
- The ratio of the upper and lower lips should be approximately 1:3. This parameter is the “gold standard”, which was described hundreds of years ago by the great Leonardo da Vinci;
- The corners of the lips are slightly raised, looking like a slight smile;
- Wrinkles are completely absent around the labial border;
- If you look in profile, the contour of the lips is clearly visible, and a miniature bulge is visible.
With such lip sizes, there is no need to change anything in the appearance of the lips; contouring surgery in this case will only spoil the beauty and attractiveness.
Photo of lips
You will see photos of lip contouring and lip augmentation:
Why does a woman need labiaplasty?
When deciding to undergo contouring, every woman strives to change the external shape and beauty of her lips. She really wants to get lips with more expressive volume .
This procedure helps eliminate lip wrinkles, which are caused by age. With contour plastic surgery, existing folds are corrected in the area of the border of the lips and nasal area. Today you can watch contour plastic surgery videos with the participation of women who have undergone such an operation. They became more attractive and beautiful.
What is possible and what is not possible after fillers?
Injecting lip fillers is a minimally invasive procedure and does not require special care.
To avoid complications, the following recommendations should be followed::
- Avoid mechanical injuries to the lips.
- Do not cleanse your face with harsh scrubs or peels for at least 14 days.
- Avoid visiting bathhouses, sleds and steam rooms for at least 30 days.
- Do not take food or drinks that are too hot or cold.
- Stop drinking alcohol.
- Limit salty, spicy and hard foods that require intense chewing.
- Quit smoking for several weeks.
You will find all the tips on how to maintain results and avoid complications in a separate article.
Possible complications and consequences
Complications are possible after the procedure:
- Unpleasant and painful sensations.
- Swelling and hematomas.
- Inflammation.
- Formation of fibrous capsules and granules.
- Gel migration.
- The appearance of protrusions and tubercles.
- Blockage of blood vessels.
- The appearance of allergic reactions, including anaphylactic shock.
Early complications of contouring
This is the name for those conditions that occur during the first day after the procedure. As a rule, the problem can be solved fairly quickly, but some early complications may indicate the progression of serious pathologies.
Swelling and bruising (hematomas)
A cosmetologist who performs a facial rejuvenation procedure is always ready for
similar troubles. Swelling and hematomas can appear as a result of damage to blood vessels; such microtraumas do not pose any danger.
However, some medical attention will be needed:
- In preparation for hyaluronic acid injections, it is worth taking specific medications. They are designed to strengthen the walls of blood vessels and increase their tone. Only a cosmetologist can make specific prescriptions.
- If swelling and bruising already exist, then to quickly eliminate them you need to treat the skin with ointments or creams that contain bodyaga and horse chestnut.
- For extensive hematomas, heparin ointment helps to recover.
We recommend reading about methods for correcting nasolabial folds. You will learn about methods for correcting nasolabial folds such as contouring, mesotherapy, Botox, lipofilling and thread lifting, and the cost of these procedures. And here is more information about complications after the injection of fillers.
Allergic reaction
It develops in response to the injected substance, so it appears literally “under the hands” of the cosmetologist. In this case, the specialist must stop the procedure, leave the surgical field and begin antihistamine therapy.
In the future, in case of residual symptoms of allergy (redness of the skin, severe swelling, peeling), the patient must undergo a full course of therapy using antihistamines - Claritin, Suprastin, Tavegil and others.
Antiallergic drugs
If the patient shows signs of anaphylactic shock, then resuscitation measures are carried out. This is why it is important to perform facial rejuvenation injections in specialized institutions and not at home.
Compression of a vessel or nerve
In this case, rapid necrosis may develop, so there is no time to waste. A cosmetologist performing injections, even if there is a suspicion of compression of a vessel or nerve at the site of injection of the substance, must immediately stop the procedure, leave the surgical area and perform a firm massage of the affected area with special drugs that have a hemostatic and anti-inflammatory effect.
Further actions include a course of therapy with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and applying cold compresses to problem areas.
The best contouring preparations
You should choose a filler based on what goals you want to achieve and for how long. The best fillers are those made from hyaluronic acid.
The following brands of drugs are considered the most famous and high-quality:
- Juvederm Ultra . The drug contains hyaluronic acid, which provides a cosmetic effect, and lidocaine, a local anesthetic that helps reduce discomfort after the procedure.
- Restylane Silk . A fairly thin filler for injections for small-scale manipulations, which allows you to slightly thicken the lips and smooth out their surface.
- Belotero . A high-quality product from a German manufacturer. Contains sodium salt of hyaluronic acid. Allows you to enlarge your lips without losing their naturalness.
- Juvederm Volbella . The newest preparation for filling lips and their volume, very thin and delicate. How much is enough for it? The manufacturer promises a twice as long lasting effect.
Contraindications
Before the procedure, be sure to consult your doctor and check for any contraindications.
- Pregnancy. The drug should not be used by pregnant women, as it may harm the fetus.
- Viral diseases.
- Fungal diseases of the skin.
- Allergy to the components of the drug.
Do not neglect the advice of specialists.
