The appearance of ones
lips is an issue for more than a few women. Simply put, they would
like to turn their thin ones into bigger, better lips.
Bigger, Better Lips
The interaction between humans is a much studied subject. While
there are different aspects of the study, one thing that is not
disputed is the face tends to be the focal point during
conversation. As part of this focus, the individuals speaking
evaluate each others face and take cues from it. With cosmetic
surgery, one can make modifications to facial features. In this
case, of course, we are talking about bigger, better lips.
In study after study, women repeatedly complain about the size
of their lips. Many women prefer full lips, but feel theirs are to
thin. The thin look is often associated with cues of coldness,
hardly an aspect most women wish to convey. With cosmetic surgery,
however, there are ways to address this issue.
Today, practically any person can obtain fuller lips through
cosmetic surgery. The process can be undertaken in a variety of
ways, including temporary and permanent applications. Temporary
results can be obtained with collagen and fat injections. Over
time, the collagen and fat is absorbed by the body and the lips
lose their fullness. For a permanent look, most cosmetic surgeons
will recommend implants using synthetic materials such as Gore-Tex
and synthetic collagen. There is also a flap procedure that can be
formed where skin and fat on the inside of the mouth is pushed up
to create fuller looking lips.
Although each procedure is different, none take more than a few
hours to complete. Pain is typically moderate and can be controlled
through medication. Depending on the exact procedure, bruising and
swelling will last from a few days to three weeks. Swelling can be
significant.