Women seeking lip augmentation need to be aware of the risks and dangers of the various injectable lip fillers. Some can leave visible lumps that last for months.

Full, sexy, pouty lips are the goal of many women but Miles Graivier MD, an American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ Member says “The average lip augmentation patient is aged 35-64 and has the procedure to restore, not to over fill”.

As women age their lips lose fullness. Also laugh lines and lines around the border of the lips begin to appear. Dr. Gravier advises that women address all these areas in addition to plumping lips.

At a presentation at the ASPS 2006 conference in San Francisco, Dr. Graivier warned that not all lip fillers are created equal and some can cause long-lasting complications.

“Numerous injectable fillers have entered the market over the last five years giving patients a number of options for fuller, younger lips,” said Miles Graivier, MD, ASPS Member Surgeon and course presenter. “But patients need to be aware of the risks and benefits of these products. Some fillers carry a higher risk of complication depending upon where they are injected, which can lead to unsatisfactory results.”

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