Lip Augmentation in San Francisco Bay Area, Oakland, and Brentwood

Lip augmentation is an increasingly popular cosmetic procedure that is performed to add volume and create fuller looking, more beautiful lips. This procedure can also be used for reconstructive purposes and to help reduce any unwanted wrinkles that form around the mouth area.

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There are two main types of lip augmentation options: temporary and permanent lip augmentation:

Temporary Lip Augmentation Procedure

Creating a fuller, plumper look of lips and reducing fine wrinkles around the mouth is a frequently performed cosmetic procedure with many new and exciting developments. Although most people think of collagen injections when considering lip augmentation, because it is so rapidly absorbed by the body, many alternatives to collagen injections have been introduced and collagen is now used much less frequently.

Popular temporary lip augmentation materials include:

Autologen: Natural collagen harvested from your own skin, sterilized and processed for re-injection.
Fat Injections: Fat removed from other parts of your body is purified and re-injected into the lips
Hyalaform Gel: Hyalaform is a naturally occurring component of skin that is well tolerated and produces immediate results
Restylane: This synthertic filler is a long lasting clear gel that is most often used as an alternative to collagen

Permanent Lip Augmentation Procedure

Previously, options for permanent lip augmentation have often produced disappointing results. The characteristics of lip implants tended to result in movement restriction and thus did not produce the desired effects. The development of the Perma Facial Implant offers an attractive alternative for lip augmentation and lip enhancement.

Perma Facial Implant™

The Perma Facial Implant provides safe, permanent enhancement for the facial soft tissue. This FDA approved, patented device has gone through extensive testing in order to ensure the implant’s efficacy and safety. The implant has a nonporous, smooth surface that will not deflate or rupture, and it can be easily removed if desired. The Perma Facial Implant is made via an injection molding process to create a solid, soft, silicone elastomer. The procedure to insert the Perma Facial Implant typically takes less than thirty minutes in an office setting with local anesthesia, and patients can resume normal activity the next day. The implant is available in many sizes to allow for a customized result.

Permalip implant diagram

Today’s Perma Facial Implant offers a number of features and benefits to the consumer. The implant provides a natural appearance to the lip augmentation, with smooth textures and natural lip movement. The implants are permanent, but can are easily removed or replaced to be tailored to patient’s needs and desires. This style of implant is FDA improved and is inserted during a simple, brief procedure using local anesthesia in your doctor’s office. These implants are superior to many previous options since they utilize a soft silicone that cannot degrade, deflate or rupture over time. Those patients in the San Francisco area who are looking for a safe, reliable, permanent option for lip enhancement that appears natural and smooth may want to consider the Perma Facial Implant.