Lip fillers are used in cosmetic procedures to provide patients with plumper and fuller lips. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, there will be over 15.6 million cosmetic procedures in 2020. Those who want to improve the shape of their mouth or fight the effects of aging may have a doctor inject fillers.
For patients who have small or thin lips, fillers add fullness. Often, when people age, lips start to lose their plumpness. To maintain youthful and full lips, many patients choose to use fillers. In some cases, fillers may create a more even look to a person's mouth or change the shape.
Before choosing a lip filler, most people want to know whether the filler options are safe. The various filler options on the market are often made from naturally occurring materials or biocompatible materials.
HA is one of the most common materials in lip fillers. HA occurs naturally in an individual's skin and keeps the skin hydrated and plump. When used in fillers, the HA is soft and gel-like. The results of HA fillers last for about six months to one year. In some instances, the fillers can last longer than that. The body naturally absorbs the particles.
Poly-l-lactic acid is a synthetic substance. While artificial, it is safe for use in the body and biodegradable. Poly-l-lactic acid has been popular in the medical field for years and used in many devices, including dissolvable stitches. Poly-l-lactic acid products are collagen stimulators. They help patients rebuild natural collagen and the gel itself disappears after a few days.
Calcium hydroxyapatite naturally occurs in the body, primarily in a person's bones. The calcium particles are almost microscopic in a filler and suspended in a smooth gel. CaHA fillers tend to be thick and may last for about 12 months. Some reports also claim CaHA fillers can help stimulate collagen production to help smooth deep lines and wrinkles.
Autologous fat injections require surgery. The material is fat from the patient who receives the injection. Generally, a physician will use liposuction to harvest the fat to restore volume to the lips, cheeks, temples, and lower eyelids. One of the significant benefits of autologous fat injections is that the results can last for years.
Polymethylmethacrylate, or PMMA, is synthetic but biocompatible. When used in lip fillers, the PMMA is a microsphere or ball that remains under the skin. Some fillers also have collagen to help maintain firmness and structure.
There are various options for lip fillers for those who want fuller lips. One of the most common materials found in popular fillers is hyaluronic acid. The materials a patient chooses depend on the results they want to see and how long they want the results to last. While some materials are naturally occurring substances, others are synthetic, biocompatible materials.
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