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You’ve been staring at yourself in the mirror for the last hour
with the high school yearbook spread open on the dresser top below
you. You lean in to get a closer look at your lips and make faces at
your reflection. Your 25-Year High School Reunion will be in a
couple of weeks and you are feeling a little bit old. Those once
luscious lips, full of deep rich color, are now thin lines with
barely a shade of red left in them.
One of the benefits of the last few years is the advancement that
modern science has made in helping to preserve your beauty and
maintain an illusion that you will never grow old. Lip augmentation
is one of the most affordable procedures you can find. Just this
minor change in your appearance will make you feel more youthful.
When considering a rejuvenation procedure for your lips, you should
discuss the options with your doctor.
Not all women want to go through drastic changes such as
injections or surgery for an enhancement of their lips. For some
people who would just like to make an impression for a special
occasion such as a High School Reunion, there are less invasive
options available. There are lipsticks and creams that plump up the
lips for a few hours at a time to give the fuller look you want.
Another popular procedure is dermal filler injections, more
commonly known as collagen injections. Popular with a lot of
celebrities, this treatment can be painful and will require the use
of a painkiller when having the procedure done. You should expect
bruising, tenderness, and swollen lips as common side effects. The
most used form of collagen comes from a cow’s skin, although it can
cause some people to have allergic reactions. There are also a few
rules to follow after the procedure has been done. You can’t eat for
48 hours, you should use ice packs on your lips for a faster
recovery and try not to laugh or smile for some hours afterwards.
Lip implants are a more severe procedure. Slits are cut under
your lips and synthetic lip implant strips are inserted. Another
option is to use fat from other parts of your body and insert it
into your lips. However, if some of the fat is absorbed, the
fullness of your lips will be reduced and the process will need to
be re-done.
Most of the procedures mentioned above will give you luscious
lips, but will also need to be repeated every six months, which can
be quite costly for most people. Speak to your doctor about the
right treatment for you.
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