Lip contouring with hyaluronic acid: before and after

What is contour plastic surgery?

There is another name for this procedure - contour modeling. Fillers filled with a gel-like liquid are injected under the skin of the face. With the help of thin needles, the gel penetrates deep into the dermis, is evenly distributed, smoothes wrinkles and moisturizes the skin. Contour plastic surgery is also used to add volume to the lips, eliminate facial asymmetry, and correct cheekbones. Fillers can be temporary or permanent; depending on the area of application of the drug, the density of the composition differs. In aesthetic medicine, contouring is the only method whose results are immediately visible.

When the active substances enter deep into the dermis, they begin to work in several directions: saturating the skin with oxygen, moisturizing, producing collagen and elastin, and removing accumulated toxins from tissues. After the contouring procedure, the face acquires a healthy, radiant shade, smooth structure and elasticity. Wrinkles and hyperpigmentation also disappear.

A common question is about the duration of the contour modeling result. The effect of introducing a filler gel lasts from 6 to 18 months, depending on the brand, composition and area of application. Today, there are a large number of fillers in the beauty industry, the most applicable of which are biodegradable gels. Such drugs are safe and have no side effects.

Advantages and disadvantages of the procedure

Facial contouring has several significant advantages over other cosmetic rejuvenation and correction procedures, namely:

comfort and absence of pain, thanks to the use of modern anesthesia;
short duration of the procedure;
minimal preparation and no side effects;
almost instant effect;
lasting results, which last in some cases up to 2 years after the first session;
no rehabilitation period.

The main disadvantage of the procedure is its fragility. After time, all natural fillers tend to dissolve, then all skin imperfections will return to their previous state.

Drugs used

As mentioned earlier, the number of types of fillers produced increases every year, and in order to choose the right one and not make a mistake, we have prepared for you a list of the safest and most popular contouring preparations. For anti-aging purposes, vitamins and other components are added to the injections. After a period of time, they dissolve and do not harm the body.

Permanent fillers. This group of drugs belongs to outdated formulations that are not currently in use. Fillers are not able to dissolve and leave the body on their own, which causes many unpleasant consequences. Biodegradable gels are artificial polymers, i.e. foreign to a living organism, whose immune cells reject such a composition.
Silicone filler is one of the most famous in this group. Safe modern non-absorbable fillers are also known, which provide long-lasting action and do not require additional injections. But in such cases, complications are common: a capsule of connective tissue forms around the injection site, causing various compactions and deformation.
Biocompatible long-acting fillers. This group consists of surgical materials that combine natural and synthetic components. The main advantage of such compositions is the absence of side effects and a long period of resorption. This filler can remain in the body for up to four years without causing negative immune reactions.
Autologous fillers. This group of fillers is of completely natural origin; the material for the correction zone is taken from the patient himself. This can be your own fat, lipofiller, which is transplanted from one place to another. The effect is long-lasting and stable, and the likelihood of complications is extremely low.
Biocompatible fillers. Drugs that are fully compatible with the cells of the human body. A common component in such compositions is hyaluronic acid, which is a component of the intercellular fluid of connective tissues. In addition to it, lactic acid and collagen are used. The effect of fillers is possible thanks to synthesized polyhyaluronic acid, which is identical in characteristics to natural one. “Hyaluronic acid” participates in biodynamic processes and affects the restoration of cells and tissues. After time, the biodegradable gel breaks down into safe components and is completely absorbed. In the world of cosmetology, hyaluronic acid is actively used in injections due to its unique properties of attracting water molecules. This increases the level of moisture in the epidermis and stimulates the production of your own elastin and collagen in the layers of the skin. As a result, the complexion improves, the skin takes on a fresh look, active cell division occurs and the rejuvenation process begins. After the filler has completely left the body, the skin does not lose its velvety and moisture content, and the growth and deepening of wrinkles is delayed.

It is worth noting that injections based on hyaluronic acid are the most popular and in demand. Despite the fact that they quickly break down and do not have a long-term effect, the filler lasts up to 6 months. The formation of side effects such as hematomas, inflammation and compaction at injection sites is possible. Such a reaction may be the body’s response to the administered drug or an incorrect procedure.

Main varieties

Contour plastic surgery is good because it allows you to select an individual correction program for each type of aging. Today, cosmetologists use the following options for non-surgical rejuvenation:

classic filling - subcutaneous injection of preparations based on hyaluronic acid;
volumetric correction - volume restoration;
bioreinforcement - the introduction of biodegradable (completely decomposed) threads into the tissues of the face and neck;
hardware exposure to laser, ultrasound, low frequency currents.

Classic injections in cosmetology are used to eliminate small wrinkles and lip augmentation.

Volumetric correction allows you to get rid of sunken cheeks and sunken eyes, reduces the severity of nasolabial and tear grooves. Cannulas - soft needles with a rounded end - help to perform the procedure painlessly and with minimal damage. During penetration, they do not injure, but push the tissue apart, making it possible to place the filler at different levels.

Until quite recently, threads from various medical materials were used to strengthen sagging facial tissues. Modern high-density gels allow you to achieve a similar lifting effect - they create a kind of frame in the subcutaneous layer that keeps the tissues from sagging.

Properly performed bioreinforcement transforms the face: jowls disappear, nasolabial furrows are smoothed, the oval is tightened and the double chin disappears.

Drugs used

Permanent fillers. This group of drugs belongs to outdated formulations that are not currently in use. Fillers are not able to dissolve and leave the body on their own, which causes many unpleasant consequences. Biodegradable gels are artificial polymers, i.e. foreign to a living organism, whose immune cells reject such a composition.
Silicone filler is one of the most famous in this group. Safe modern non-absorbable fillers are also known, which provide long-lasting action and do not require additional injections. But in such cases, complications are common: a capsule of connective tissue forms around the injection site, causing various compactions and deformation.
Biocompatible long-acting fillers. This group consists of surgical materials that combine natural and synthetic components. The main advantage of such compositions is the absence of side effects and a long period of resorption. This filler can remain in the body for up to four years without causing negative immune reactions.
Autologous fillers. This group of fillers is of completely natural origin; the material for the correction zone is taken from the patient himself. This can be your own fat, lipofiller, which is transplanted from one place to another. The effect is long-lasting and stable, and the likelihood of complications is extremely low.
Biocompatible fillers. Drugs that are fully compatible with the cells of the human body. A common component in such compositions is hyaluronic acid, which is a component of the intercellular fluid of connective tissues. In addition to it, lactic acid and collagen are used. The effect of fillers is possible thanks to synthesized polyhyaluronic acid, which is identical in characteristics to natural one. “Hyaluronic acid” participates in biodynamic processes and affects the restoration of cells and tissues. After time, the biodegradable gel breaks down into safe components and is completely absorbed. In the world of cosmetology, hyaluronic acid is actively used in injections due to its unique properties of attracting water molecules. This increases the level of moisture in the epidermis and stimulates the production of your own elastin and collagen in the layers of the skin. As a result, the complexion improves, the skin takes on a fresh look, active cell division occurs and the rejuvenation process begins. After the filler has completely left the body, the skin does not lose its velvety and moisture content, and the growth and deepening of wrinkles is delayed.

All drugs are classified according to the duration of the effect, which lasts from 6 months to 4 years. The latter are used more often for medicinal purposes, for skin injuries, and not in aesthetic medicine, because have a number of serious side effects. Cocktails used in cosmetology have an average validity period of six to twelve months. Depending on the correction area, depth of wrinkles, individual characteristics and skin condition, the drug is selected separately for each patient.

The following brands top the ratings of the best drugs for contouring:

The Swiss composition “Restylane” is used to eliminate crow’s feet and smooth out wrinkles on the cheekbones and forehead. The effect lasts up to two years. American cocktail from Juvederm. It contains lidocaine to numb the procedure. It has a wide range of uses: gives volume to lips, changes their shape, smoothes out deep wrinkles, improves facial contour, lifting effect for up to six months or more.
French fillers “Surgiderm” and “Stylage” correct nasolabial folds, wrinkles on the forehead, and enlarge cheekbones and lips. "Teosial". A line of drugs that contain 7 different formulas that solve any defects in appearance - from small wrinkles to complete facial modeling.
Russian fillers “Cosmogel”. The effect of injections from domestic manufacturers is not inferior to foreign ones, and the price is much lower. But it is worth considering the fact that foreign brands add hyaluronic acid to the composition, and Cosmogel consists of synthetic fibers.

Types of facial contouring procedures

Contour plastic surgery will not only relieve you of age-related changes, but will also give you a more sensual oval shape of your face, cheekbones and lips. Capsule administration of the drug allows you to model the facial contour without disturbing natural facial expressions. Experts distinguish the following types of contour plastic surgery:

contour plastic surgery of cheekbones. Thanks to injections, the face becomes more elongated, highlighting the contour of the face or filling out the folds of the cheeks. Expressive, emphasized cheekbones can now be achieved without professional makeup, because the effect of the procedure lasts up to 12 months.
correction of the nasolacrimal groove. After 35 years, a depression forms from the inside of the eye towards the temporal lobe, which is called the nasolacrimal groove. Filling this area with fillers will increase density, correct unevenness and eliminate expression wrinkles.
fillers for the skin around the eyes. Over the years, the body produces a small amount of collagen, which is so necessary for moisturizing and elasticity of the skin. Fillers can eliminate dark circles, drooping eyelids, and crow's feet.
nose shape correction. This procedure is an alternative to rhinoplasty for those who are not ready to “go under the knife.” With the help of contour plastic surgery, it is possible to get rid of a deviated septum and hump, change the tip and width of the wings, and fill in scars and irregularities.
contour plastic surgery of nasolabial folds. Injections allow you to get rid of age-related changes in the corners of your lips by filling them with a gel composition. chin correction with fillers. You can model the oval of your face using injections based on hyaluronic acid. The procedure also eliminates sagging, evens out folds and wrinkles.
contour plastic surgery for lip augmentation. You can achieve sensual and voluminous lips not only with the help of Botox, fillers with hyaluronic acid will safely correct the shape and add shape.

Correction of nasolabial folds

Posted by Contour Plastic (@konturnaya.plastika) Nov 18, 2017 at 3:21 PST

Contour plastic surgery of nasolabial folds is one of the most popular procedures, due to the fact that it is simple to do and the effect is noticeable immediately. However, such popularity has played a cruel joke: too many people are trying to solve global problems by eliminating “nose lips”. The fact is that nasolabial folds can occur for various reasons. Only an experienced doctor can understand how a patient’s face works and where it is best to inject filler. It is quite possible that the problem of “nose lips” will be solved on its own, you just have to raise your cheekbones, or maybe it’s enough just to inject a drop of filler into the corners of your lips and remove the “puppet lines”, and your face will sparkle with fresh colors.

Indications for injection contouring

The injection method of transformation is recommended for girls over 35 years of age in order to eliminate and prevent age-related changes. Indications for injection contouring are:

loss of clarity of facial contour;
deep wrinkles;
skin defects: traces of acne, scars, scars, hyperpigmentation;
unaesthetic appearance of lips and cheekbones;
loss of elasticity in the neck and décolleté area;
nasolabial and glabellar folds, tear grooves;
consequences of gravitational ptosis.

Age may be a contraindication for contouring. You must be 18 years old at the time of the procedure. Internal and dermatological diseases, pregnancy, lactation, psychological disorders, recent cosmetic procedures are reasons to refuse injections. Contraindications also include viral and immune diseases, poor blood clotting, and diseases accompanied by inflammatory processes.

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