Fat obtained from a patient’s body using liposuction can also be used for lip augmentation. The removed fat is filtered to separate out the fat cells. Those cells are then injected into the lips. As stated previously, proper placement is key.

The filler is injected directly into the lips to increase their fullness. Lip injections at Saltz Plastic Surgery are performed by experts, which is crucial considering proper placement of the injectable is important to achieve optimal results.

Lip injections are performed at our office and typically only requires a topical anesthetic.

When using injectables for lip augmentation, patients will require multiple treatments (usually every few months) to maintain results.

• Collagen used to be the most popular lip injection filler, but is used less today because its effects aren’t as long-lasting.
• Fat injections are also decreasing in popularity due to the fact that the results are inconsistent.

After lip injections, patients will often experience some mild discomfort and swelling for a few days. The discomfort and swelling will usually subside on its own. Most patients can return to work and other normal activities within 1 to 2 days after receiving lip injections, although exercise and other strenuous activities should be avoided for a bit longer.

Recovery from fat-transfer lip augmentation can take longer, at times up to 2 weeks.

Lip injections with Fat transfers often provide permanent results, however, touch-ups may be necessary.