Polina Ketola, cosmetologist, permanent make-up master, specialist in injection cosmetology, laser removal of tattoos and age spots
"As in the case of lip augmentation, with lip reduction, the main thing is to observe the measure."
Why has lip reduction become popular? Sometimes patients who have enlarged their lips with hyaluronic acid injections remain unhappy with the result. The need to reduce the lips and return them to their previous shape arises in several cases. Signs of a failed lip correction procedure:
Too much drug was injected into the lips and the patient is not satisfied with their volume. The gel was injected unevenly, which is why bumps, irregularities and asymmetry appeared on the lips (this can be noticeable, for example, when smiling). The drug was injected too superficially in areas where the skin is very thin. In this case, the hyaluronic acid will shine through and give the lips a bluish tint. The appearance of granulomas - tumor-like formations, or capsules, with the drug. Subjective discomfort.
Modern cosmetology has practically abandoned non-absorbable fillers. Preparations that increase the volume of the lips are most often made on the basis of hyaluronic acid. It attracts water molecules to itself, and the lips become more plump, and over time, they gradually return to their natural volume by themselves. How to quickly “deflate your lips”?
Wait until hyaluronic acid dissolves on its own (on average, it is absorbed by the body in 6-8 months). Take a course of physiotherapy procedures that increase blood flow to the lips. Do fitness intensively. Physical activity accelerates the metabolism and the outflow of venous blood and lymph. And with them, and the conclusion from the tissues of the hyaluron. Frequently visit baths, saunas, apply warm compresses on the lips. Make a lip reduction procedure using the enzyme hyaluronidase.
The difference between all the methods listed above is how quickly the effect occurs. Those who do not want to wait until the hyaluronic acid dissolves on its own, albeit in an accelerated mode, resort to the fastest method - injections of a special decomposing enzyme hyaluronidase, which gives a result within 24-48 hours.
Left - the result of an unsuccessful injection of hyaluronic acid. On the right is the result the next day after the administration of hyaluronidase.
How does the lip reduction enzyme work? First, the patient needs to be examined, to decide on what area and in what concentration the enzyme should be injected. The drug is diluted in saline with the addition of an anesthetic and injected into the area that requires correction. At the same time, half of the success depends on the preparation for the procedure. The enzyme hyaluronidase accelerates the absorption of hyaluronic fillers, but has no effect on collagen and silicone. Therefore, it is important for the master to know the exact name of the drug with which you performed lip augmentation.
Lip reduction will be noticeable after 1-2 days. The first effect is noticeable within half an hour or an hour after the introduction of the enzyme. After 1-2 weeks, when the swelling subsides, the beautician conducts a control examination of the patient and, if necessary, repeats the procedure. A new session of the introduction of hyaluronic acid can be carried out in 2-3 weeks.
Important: before the introduction of hyaluronidase, it is imperative to carry out an allergy test. A small amount of the drug is applied to a scratch on the skin to ensure that the patient does not experience an allergic reaction. Left - hyaluronic acid migrating under the lip. On the right is the result one and a half hours after the introduction of hyaluronidase.
The main thing is not to overdo it As with lip augmentation, you can overdo it with lip augmentation. To avoid hypercorrection, it is best to break down the enzyme injection procedure into several stages - this way you can better control the result. It is also worth remembering that hyaluronic acid is present in our body by itself - it is this component that is responsible for the hydration and elasticity of all tissues, from the skin to the cornea of the eye. Therefore, busting with hyaluronidase removes from the body not only the filler, but also its own reserves of hyaluronic acid. This can have a short-term effect on the hydration of the skin.
Beauty department verdict: apply according to the testimony of a dermatologist As you can see, an unsuccessful injection of hyaluronic acid into the lips is not a disaster, but an easily corrected imperfection. However, like any disability intervention, the lip reduction procedure has contraindications. Therefore, before visiting a beautician, be sure to consult your doctor.
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Kylie Jenner "blew off" her lips Do you like the new image of a socialite? By the way, recently the lip reduction procedure has become popular among show business stars, who realized that they had overdone the lip volume and returned to their natural forms.
Julia Volkova in 2016 and 2018.
Lindsay Lohan in 2014 and 2018.
Kylie Jenner 2017 and 2018.
Catherine Barnabas in 2014 and 2018.
Courtney Love in 2013 and 208.
Maria Malinovskaya in 2012 and 2018.
Photo: personal archive of the master, instagram.com
