Lips are an asset to beauty, femininity and charm. Many women want full, full lips.
In aesthetic medicine, hyaluronic acid injections are an effective way of increasing lip volume.
They can also be moisturised (find out more about the lip gloss) or to treat the vertical fine lines that appear over time (find out more about bar code wrinkles)
How can I plump up my lips?
There are very few methods for naturally plump up the lips: Glosses and serums temporarily increase hydration, but the benefit on volume is minimal and short-lived.
Hyaluronic acid injections in the lips are the benchmark technique for achieving full lips.
Dr Romano performs the lip injections in Geneva using several techniques depending on the patient's anatomy and wishes.
The techniques used are :
Beautiful lips are lips that are pleasing to the eye, sensual and feminine. Beautiful, full lips would be ideal, but normal-sized lips can be beautiful if they meet certain beauty criteria:
Depending on the size and curvature of the lips, the shape of Cupid's bow and the junction between the upper and lower lip, there are five different lip shapes:
Both lips are of a similar size, and the Cupid's bow on the upper lip is well defined.
The lips are thick and well defined, projecting forward.
The lips are narrow, not very voluminous, with a regular contour. The volume of the lower lip is greater than that of the upper lip.
Wide and stretched, these lips are thin and elongated, with the volume of the lower lip exceeding that of the upper lip.
The shape is rounded, and the lips are full-bodied without being too thick.
Requests for lip augmentation are very common in aesthetic medicine. According to a European study, one woman in two has had this type of operation at least once in her life.
In fact, some women have a complex about the thickness of their lips, which they consider too thin, and dream of having a fuller mouth. As an attribute of beauty and sensuality, lips are a charming asset. Aesthetic medicine has developed a number of non-invasive techniques for lip enhancement. lip augmentation.
To achieve a more attractive result, we often combine the treatment of unsightly areas of the mouth: nasolabial folds, folds of bitterness and fine lines on the lips.
Moisturising the lips on a daily basis is essential to keep the skin supple and smooth and to protect it from aggression (stress, pollution, cold...). In winter, this part of the face can be prone to painful and unsightly chapping. The skin covering the lips is extremely thin and fragile.
Lip injections are one of the most complicated facial injections. Not all practitioners can achieve a natural result.
The injection ofhyaluronic acid is preceded by an analysis of dental support, the tone of the orbicularis muscle in the mouth and the amount of fat in the lips.
The injection can be done with a cannula or a needle. A fairly recent technique is Russian Lips, which lifts the lips without projecting them.
The analysis of the lips, the choice of product, the injection plan, the quantity injected and the type of injection carried out make all the difference between one practitioner and another, between a sublime result and a "duck mouth".
Lip injections are made-to-measure.
In the majority of cases, the product used is a lip volumising product. In certain cases (very thin lips, almost non-existent muscle, absence of dental support, etc.), different products may be chosen by the doctor.
Specific products have been developed for the lips.
The level at which the product is injected is important for the result: injecting behind the orbicularis muscle of the lips causes eversion of the lip; injecting at the level of the mucosa and the hem increases the height of the red lip.
The "Russian Lips" technique has become extremely popular in recent years. Inspired by the "Russian doll" aesthetic. This method of injecting hyaluronic acid into the lips creates a heart-shaped mouth.
The "Russian Lips" approach focuses on lifting the lips rather than increasing their volume. To achieve this result, the doctor injects micro-doses of hyaluronic acid vertically, starting from the base of the lip and working outwards.
This method preserves the natural contours of the lip while accentuating the Cupid's bow. The result is a very flat lip, avoiding the "duck mouth" effect.
The "Russian Lips" technique is suitable for virtually all lip morphologies. However, for very thin or slightly defined lips, several sessions (up to three) may be necessary to achieve the desired effect.
The session lasts about five minutes if the doctor is experienced. After cleaning and disinfecting the lips, the practitioner proceeds with the injections. This technique is slightly more painful than conventional methods, as it requires more entry points for the needle.
For sensitive patients, an anaesthetic cream is applied half an hour before the procedure. As a result, the treatment is quick, natural and causes only slight discomfort.
Lip injections are a popular procedure in aesthetic medicine, offering fuller, more defined lips. However, sometimes the results of these injections don't last as long as expected. There are several reasons why lip injections may not last:
Choice of product
The products used for lip injections, such as hyaluronic acid, vary in terms of quality and composition. Poor-quality or ill-adapted products can degrade more quickly, resulting in a reduction in the desired effect.
Injection technique
Injector technique plays a crucial role in the longevity of results. A poorly executed injection can lead to uneven distribution of the product or faster resorption by the body.
Individual metabolism
Everyone has a different metabolism. Some people metabolise injectable products more quickly than others, which can reduce the duration of results. Factors such as age, genetics and lifestyle (diet, physical activity) influence the metabolism of injected substances.
Lip movement
The lips are an extremely mobile area of the face, used constantly to speak, eat and express emotions. This intense muscular activity can accelerate the breakdown of hyaluronic acid, reducing the duration of the effects of injections.
Maintenance and monitoring of injections
To maintain the results of lip injections, regular sessions (every 8-12 months) are necessary. An inappropriate or irregular protocol can lead to a more rapid decline in the effect of the injections.
Moisturising and skin care
Hydration and daily skin care can influence how long the results of injections last. Well-hydrated, healthy skin helps to maintain the effects of injectable products for longer.
Individual reactions
The result is not immediate but is visible seven to ten days after the injection. In fact, immediately after the injection, the lips are swollen and the result is unnatural.
The volume of the lips is increased, the hemline defined and the Cupid's bow well defined.
Hyaluronic acid hydrates and plumps lips, giving them a younger, more attractive appearance.
This procedure effectively corrects :
Side effects from hyaluronic acid injections are extremely rare and limited. The substance injected is naturally present in the body.
The initial swelling that occurs just after the injection generally diminishes within a few days, giving way to a fully visible and natural result.
If the patient so wishes, medication can be prescribed to speed up its disappearance.
If you have a history of herpes labialis, you should take anti-herpes medication to prevent a herpes outbreak.
Haematomas are rare, but possible and transient.
Results last between six and twelve months, after which maintenance sessions can be envisaged to maintain the result.
Generally, for the very first injection, the result lasts six months, for the second, eight to ten months and then a year.
This non-invasive procedure enhances the lips while respecting the harmony of the face, offering a safe and effective aesthetic solution for those wishing to enhance the beauty of their smile.
Dr Valeria Romano will be happy to meet with you at her practice in Geneva to discuss your expectations and establish an aesthetic diagnosis. During this consultation, Dr Valeria Romano will define the type of operation best suited to correcting the defects identified, and will give you an estimate for the cost of the operation. price of hyaluronic acid injections in the lips.
| Type de consultation | Tarifs généralement pratiqués |
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Hyaluronic acid
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650 CHF per syringe |
The services described on this site are applicable to Switzerland; there are differences between countries.
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Dr Valeria Romano
Bd Helvétique 17, 1207 Geneva, Switzerland
Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 6pm
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