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Lip augmentations have become increasingly popular in recent years. Whether you have always had thin lips, or you want to return your lips to the shape and fullness they had when you were younger, a lip augmentation procedure may provide you with the look you want.
The Procedure
The lips may be temporarily augmented with fillers such as collagen, Restylane™, or Radiesse. The procedure takes about twenty minutes and allow you to continue your normal routine.
Alternatively, grafts may be placed for permanent augmentation. This procedure is done with local anesthesia and mild sedation. After the lips are anesthetized, small incisions are made on either side of the lips and the synthetic material is introduced under the skin.
Dr. Mabrie's preferred method of augmentation is to use Restylane™. The results are very natural and last about 6 months.
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After the Procedure
After Restylane™ injections, there is some swelling which last for a six to 12 hours. You may immediately continue your daily routine. The improved fullness of the lips usually lasts for about 6 months.
As with any medical procedure, there are certain risks, which should be discussed with a qualified physician.
Questions and Answers:
How much pain can I expect?
Before lip injections, the lips may be numbed with an anesthetic, similar to a ,'dental' block. There is some discomfort with the numbing block the first time, but once completed, the lips are completely numb.
How long does Restylane™ in the lips last?
The augmentation can be maintained with re-treatments every three to six months as part of your regular beauty routine.
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Dr Mabrie used ½ syringe of Elevess™ to add a natural-appearing fullness to this man's lips |
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Why Choose Dr. David Mabrie for Lip Augmentation?
Excellent Training, Double-Board Certification, Specialization in the Face and Neck
Dr. Mabrie specializes in facial cosmetic surgery for his San Francisco area patients. Completing medical school at the University of California at San Francisco with honors, his residency at the prestigious Johns Hopkins University in Maryland and a fellowship in Facial Plastic Surgery at Stanford University, Dr. Mabrie has focused all his time and talents on plastic surgery for the face, head and neck. He has a thorough understanding of the anatomy of this complex area and has helped thousands of people feel much better about their appearance through facial cosmetic surgery and anti-aging treatments.
Dr. Mabrie follows in the footsteps of his father, Dr. Herman J. Mabrie III, a well-respected head and neck surgeon in Houston, Texas. After a distinguishing himself during his years of medical school and residency at Johns Hopkins, UCSF and Stanford, Dr. Mabrie received double-board certification from the American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology, (ear, nose, and throat).
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