Is there a PERMANENT lip filler?
Anyone who’s gotten dermal fillers knows they’re a temporary enhancement. But have you ever wondered, ‘Is there a permanent lip filler?’ The Blonde Injector has the answers for you here at The Med Spa in Fort Meyers, FL.
That full, plump pout is so sexy and aesthetically pleasing, but not everyone is graced with the natural genetics of big lips. That’s why lip fillers have become so popular, after all. We’re all just chasing the dream of a shapely set of luscious lips, right?
But dermal fillers don’t last forever, which is their biggest drawback. So, are there any cosmetic enhancements that give you bigger, fuller lips forever? Let’s discuss the options for permanent lip treatments as well as their drawbacks.
Why don’t lip fillers last forever?
Dermal fillers are injected into your body, so they’re typically made up of enzymes that are naturally occurring in the body, the most common of which is hyaluronic acid. Using a filler material that exists naturally in the human body prevents adverse allergic reactions to the product. However, because of the material’s natural component, the body will eventually metabolize it and flush it out of your system.
The rate at which your body metabolizes is definitely a factor in how quickly you’ll need to repeat filler treatments, but there are some ways you can prolong the effects of each injection, and they all involve taking care of your skin:
Drink plenty of water
Keep to a strict skincare routine
Avoid UV rays by staying out of the sun
Healthy skin will age slower, which means your fillers will last a bit longer and enhance the effects of the treatment for a more desirable appearance.
Permanent options for fuller lips
While there are a couple of cosmetic treatments that give you bigger lips permanently, lip fillers remain the most popular treatment for two reasons: Cost and complications.
Fat transfers for a plumper pout
One semi-permanent option for bigger lips is to have fat transferred, or grafted, into the lips. It’s a natural option since it’s your own fat that’s being injected into the lips, but the cost is much higher upfront than fillers. The fat will stay put and will not metabolize like dermal fillers do.
However, the fat that is grafted into your lips is subject to the same fat loss and gain processes as the rest of the fat on your body. This means that if you lose weight, you’ll lose it everywhere – even in your lips. It also means that if you gain significant weight, your lips will too, and you’ll be left with larger lips than you intended.
Are lip implants a good idea?
This is a question many patients ask after having repeated lip filler treatments over the years. While it sounds like a good idea to get permanent implants in the lips, know that this procedure is not only much more invasive than fillers or fat grafting, it’s also permanent to a fault. Let me explain…
As we age, our skin loses collagen and elasticity. That goes for the mouth area as well. When you commit to lip implants, there’s a distinct possibility that the implants will eventually shift as your skin and tissues become less firm over the years. Permanent implants will likely need to be surgically removed down the road when they start looking not-so-great with age.
Standard lip treatments that are effective but temporary
Most aesthetic enhancement professionals will recommend lip injections for a plumper pout time and time again before recommending the more invasive, costly, and risky route of more permanent options. Here are the two most popular injectable treatments for fuller lips.
Lip fillers
Of course, the most common option is lip fillers. Downtime is significantly less than that of fat injections or lip implants, and the effects of dermal fillers last anywhere from 6 months to a year or longer.
Lip flips
Another injectable treatment that may be an option for you is a lip flip. During this procedure, a neurotoxin like Botox is injected into various parts of the upper lip. The neurotoxin relaxes the muscles of the upper lip and cause it to “flip” out, making it appear fuller. Botox injections are also eventually metabolized by the body, but they can last anywhere from two to six months before repeated treatment is needed.
Ready for fuller lips in Fort Meyers?
If you’re not satisfied with the volume in your pout, have no fear. Here at The Med Spa in Fort Meyers, FL, we’d love to discuss your options for achieving the full lips you’ve always wanted. Give us a call or book an appointment for more information about our lip treatments.