Lip augmentation is a cosmetic procedure that aims to improve the lips’ contour, shape, and fullness using techniques such as fat grafting, implants, and dermal fillers. Lip augmentation via fat grafting involves harvesting fat from another area of the patient’s body and injecting it into the lips.

Candidates for Lip Augmentation with Fat Grafting

Lip augmentation with fat grafting is ideal for patients who want to achieve more defined, fuller lips and would like to address concerns such as asymmetry, thin lips, or aging-related volume loss to renew their appearance.

Advantages of Lip Augmentation with Fat Grafting

• Enhances lip volume
• Long-Lasting Effects: Fat grafting produces greater long-lasting effects compared to dermal fillers.
• Reduced Risk of Rejection: Because the fat harvested comes from the patient’s own body, there are fewer chances of allergic responses and rejection.

Natural Lip Injections

Fat grafting is a natural alternative to synthetic fillers. Producing the same effect as its synthetic counterpart, it results in a natural, voluminous result. It can be used to restore a more youthful appearance, correct facial structures, and create fuller lips.

Lip dermal fat grafting takes fat from a discreet area of your body, sterilizes and prepares it for transfer, and places it under the lips. Unlike traditional fillers, which need to be repeated on a regular basis, fat grafting has long-lasting results that do not require additional procedures. As a permanent lip augmentation, it presents no risk of allergic reaction, because it uses your own tissue to provide the volume.

1. Fat harvesting: Involves removing fat from a donor region with liposuction, such as the thighs or abdomen.
2. Purification: Removing contaminants from the harvested fat to make it ready for injection.
3. Injection: Injecting small amounts of the purified fat into the lips at a time to obtain the appropriate volume and contour.

Anesthesia Used

This procedure is usually done under local anesthesia with sedation, depending on the patient and the extent of the procedure. With this, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Azouz aims to avoid the postoperative side effects of general anesthesia.

What are the risks of fat grafting?

Risks associated with this procedure include:

• Bruising and swelling
• Asymmetry or lumpiness
• Infection
• Fat absorption, in which the body reabsorbs a portion of the transplanted fat
• Fat necrosis
• Oil cysts

What is the recovery from lip fat grafting?

Following the operation, patients may expect to experience moderate soreness, bruising, and swelling. To control these symptoms, Dr. Azouz will give post-operative recommendations that include applying cold compresses and taking painkillers. Although intense exercise should be avoided for many weeks, most patients can return to light activities within a week. It is also important to consider recovery from the liposuction areas, which consists of compression garments and limiting strenuous activity for 4-6 weeks after surgery.

Combining Surgeries

For a more complete facial enhancement, lip augmentation with fat grafting can be combined with other cosmetic operations such as a facelift, rhinoplasty, facial fat transfers, and chin liposuction. Combining surgical procedures can be more cost effective due to one fee for the operating room and anesthesia, compared to two separate surgeries.

How much does fat transfer to lip cost?

Procedure costs vary depending on the complexity and extent of treatment. Dr. Azouz will provide a customized price during the consultation based on the patient’s unique requirements and objectives. Dr. Azouz also offers financing options.

Fat Transfer to Lip in Dallas

If you are interested in enhancing the appearance of your lips, schedule a consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Azouz today. After reviewing your medical history and performing a physical examination, Dr. Azouz will explain options to achieve your goals. Contact us online or call us directly at (972) 702-8888 to book your appointment today!