LIP AUGMENTATION :
- ANAESTHETIC - LOCAL
OR GENERAL IF PART OF A FACE LIFT PROCEDURE
- STAY IN HOSPITAL
1 DAY, OR 1 DAY AND 1 NIGHT IF PART OF A FACE LIFT
- RECUPERATION 5 T0
7 DAYS
If you feel that your lips have always been too thin or
perhaps have lost their fullness over the years and you
are, as a result, also experiencing unwanted wrinkles
around your mouth then you are more than likely a good
candidate for Lip Augmentation.
Lip Augmentation is a surgical procedure that performs
the action of plumping up the lips and thereby reducing
the instance of wrinkles around the mouth. Lip Augmentation
can also help to correct a downturn of the mouth, due
to loss of good skin texture, caused by the natural
aging process and aggravated in some cases by smoking
over a long period of time.
As with most surgical procedures surgeons differ in
their favoured techniques when it comes to Lip Augmentation.
However probably the most popular method is the Dermo-Fat-Graft.
This generally involves the removal (from an existing
scar area on the body like an appendix scar) of a
section of the dermis that boasts an underlying portion
of fat. The graft is then trimmed to the correct size
and inserted in the desired area of the lip through
a tiny incision made on the inside of the mouth. Although
some of the fat will be re-absorbed into the body, what
portion remains after approximately 6 to 7 weeks will
stay in place. Swelling goes down in matter of days
following the procedure.
You can rest assured that once a digital photo of
your lips has been examined by your surgeon and your
particular desires and aspirations regarding the outcome
of your Lip Augmentation digested, that the best method
specifically suited to you will be suggested. The surgeon
will then discuss the chosen technique with you in detail
and you will be encouraged to ask as many questions
as you like prior to surgery.
It must also be remembered that Lip Augmentation is
not a once off procedure that lasts for life. Therefore
you will more than likely need to repeat the procedure
at some stage.
YOUR MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
RELATING TO YOUR SURGEON AND YOUR SURGERY ANSWERED:
HOW WILL I CHOOSE THE RIGHT SURGEON
FOR MY PROCEDURE?
Although all South Africa’s leading cosmetic surgeons
are highly trained and experienced in all cosmetic /plastic
surgery procedures they naturally have individual, specialist
areas of interest and expertise.
Once Surgical Attractions has assessed your particular
desires and aspirations concerning the outcome of your
procedure we will marry them to the surgeon best suited
to your special needs. The surgeon’s CV details will
then be sent to you for your perusal and acceptance.
HOW WILL MY SURGEON ASSESS MY PARTICULAR
SURGICAL REQUIREMENTS?
When you complete the Medical History section of the
General Enquiry Form you will be asked to submit it
together with a clear and reasonably close-up digital
photograph (in colour) of the area of your body requiring
surgery.
Once your recommended surgeon has assessed your particular
requirements along with your medical history and digital
photo, Surgical Attractions will arrange an obligation
free teleconference between the two of you.
At this stage your surgeon will not only be in possession
of all the facts relating to your particular case but
also be in a position to recommend the exact method
to be employed to achieve the results you desire. Your
surgeon will also be available at this point to answer
any questions you may have as regards your surgery and
the outcome.
You will be encouraged at all times prior to your
surgery to continue getting to know your surgeon by
asking as many questions as you like.
On arrival in South Africa Surgical Attractions will
arrange a personal meeting between you and your surgeon.
Once again the method of surgery and the desired outcome
will be discussed along with any other questions you
may have. If at this point you decide not to go ahead
with the procedure your decision will be respected.
RISKS
As with everything else in life there are also risks
involved in surgical procedures. No matter how good
the Surgeon performing the Surgery may be, complications
can arise. Therefore before proceeding with any surgery
of any kind please discuss all your concerns with your
surgeon and ask as many questions as you like so that
you are in a position to make an informed decision
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