Lip Implants and Lip Augmentation Glossary
Lip implants: is the name giving to the cosmetic surgery procedure of enhancing the appearance of the lips. The goal of a lip implant is to give the lips a fuller and youthful appearance.
Lip augmentation: is another name used to describe lip implant cosmetic surgery. Lip augmentation cosmetic surgery is performed by inserting a synthetic or biological lip implant into the lips.
Lip Enhancement: lip augmentation cosmetic surgery is sometimes also referred to as lip enhancement surgery. Lip enhancement cosmetic surgery can involve the insertion of a lip implant and/or surgical restructuring of lips.
Lip implant filler: there are a number of different types of fillers which can be used for lip augmentation. Ideal lip implant fillers are soft, pliable and permanent. Good lip implants are also complication free and removable from the lips.
Permalip: is a popular permanent lip augmentation procedure. Permalip lip augmentation involves the insertion of a silicone lip implant in the lips to enhance their appearance. Permalip has undergone extensive testing and is fully CE marked.
Permanent lip implants: is the name given to lip implants which are permanent, i.e. do not have to be replaced or taken out after a certain period of time.
Restylane: is a temporary cosmetic procedure which involves injecting restylane (a dermal filler) into the skin for a reduction in the appearance of facial wrinkles or lip enhancement purposes. Restylane treatment usually takes about 30 minutes to perform and its effects last for around 6 months.
The Hurlingham Clinic in London specialises in both surgical lip augmentation treatments such as permalip and non surgical lip enhancement treatments such as Restylane. If you are interested in lip enhancement treatment then The Hurlingham Clinic can be contacted on 020 7348 6380 for more information.
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