Methods of lip augmentation: cheyloplasty

Directions of cheyloplasty.

Haloplasty is a surgical correction of the shape of the lips. Basically it has two different directions:

• various methods of lip augmentation: cheloplasty aesthetic,
• lip shape change: reconstructive cheloplasty.

Reconstructive, comes from the word "reconstruction", therefore, is aimed at completely changing the shape of the lips. Most often used to change the congenital( cleft lip and palate) deficiencies, or acquired defects( car accident, fight, etc.).Aesthetic implies a small correction of the shape, size and volume of the lips.

Reconstructive cheiloplasty is performed for children up to two weeks old, or when they reach six months. Aesthetic cheyloplasty is performed at the request of the client, who wants to improve the shape or volume of the lips. Most often it is carried out by people of young and middle age, consciously going to this procedure.

Aesthetic cheyloplasty: methods of conducting.

Let's get to know you better, what are the methods of increasing the volume of the lips.

Permanent makeup - to improve the shape of the lips and give them a visual volume. It is used under local anesthesia, so it does not cause painful or unpleasant sensations. The duration of the result is up to five years.

Mesotherapy - injection into the tissue of the lips and by implantation. The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis, ie in a polyclinic or in a doctor's office, after the procedure the patient is immediately released home. It is performed under local anesthesia, which is injected directly into the lips.

Preparations for aesthetic correction of the lips.

To date, many different materials are used as injections and implants, having an artificial origin and intended to give extra volume to the lips. The most common of these are: Gore- Tex, SoftForm and soft ePTFE, Artecoll .They have a fairly persistent effect, but these drugs have a side effect: the onset of an allergic reaction.

The most safe is the preparation Autologen - own collagen. It does not cause any side effects, but the duration of the cosmetic effect in this drug is not very large. However, Autologen is recommended to be used by those who wish to conduct a "test" in order to be able to evaluate the effect obtained with the expected one.

Collagen of animal origin. The effect obtained from its administration can last from one to three months.

Collagen is a "different" person. The cosmetic effect of this material does not last long, as during the year it dissolves completely in the body.

Self-fat for improving the shape of the lips and giving them volume. This material gives a good lasting effect, but there are exceptions. Sometimes people have an active reaction to the "absorption" of fat by their own body.

Restylane is the introduction of a gel with hyaluronic acid, which is the main component that is present in human skin. This procedure is used to increase the lips. Using restylane, you should remember about the possibility of manifestations of allergic reactions, although this drug is very rare. The duration of the cosmetic effect is six months, after which the gel dissolves by itself.

Change the shape of the lips with the help of tissues of your own organism. This is the most radical method used to change the shape of the lips. Above the upper or lower lip, the doctor makes an incision to form a new lip contour. This method is used only in extreme cases.

Haloplasty of the lips: contraindications.

The procedure of cheyloplasty is an operative intervention, therefore it has a number of contraindications. Before the surgeon agrees to perform this procedure, you need to undergo a full medical examination. According to the results of the examination, the doctor sets the form of cheyloplasty, which is best suited to you.

Contraindications to the conduct of cheiloplasty are such diseases as herpes in the period of exacerbations, certain types of common diseases( lupus, diabetes), all kinds of lesions that have not yet healed, damage to blood clotting.

Preparation for cheloplasty.

Before carrying out cheyloplasty, take care of transport, where you can reach the house. You can call a taxi by a certain time, or ask to meet you in the car of relatives or friends.

Two or three days before the procedure and after it is carried out, it is required to refrain from smoking and taking alcohol. You should stop taking any painkillers the day before the scheduled surgery.

In addition, it is necessary to take some preparatory measures in your room, so that the recovery period will go smoothly. Requires:

• to prepare ice for swelling;
• buy in advance the cream and ointments needed in the postoperative period;
• prepare a set of products that do not require chewing( porridge, jelly, pudding, etc.) for 2-3 days.

Recovery period.

The length of the recovery period depends on the method of carrying out cheiloplasty and the way of life of the patient. If the change in the shape of the lips was done by injection, then the recovery takes two days, sometimes a little longer. If surgery was performed with the introduction of an implant or with a change in the contour of the lips, then the recovery period can last up to two weeks.

The main requirement for the postoperative period is the restriction of physical and mental loads for a period of 5-7 days after injections, and several weeks with implantation or surgical implantation.

Possible complications.

• Allergic reactions to anesthetics, or material that is used for injection.
• Bleeding or rejection of the implant, which requires immediate removal.
• Infectious inflammatory process.
• Nerve damage.

If these complications occur, seek medical help immediately.