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Fuller and more pouty lips is the craze that first swept Hollywood several years ago.

Today, the search for the perfect set of lips continues as actresses and models (except, perhaps, for the naturally gifted Angelina Jolie) continue to vie in the "most alluring mouth" competition.

Known as lip augmentation among clinicians, the procedure is popular among both young and old, and has become a common supplement to the full facelift that in the past included the neck, eyes, and forehead.

The usually hour-long outpatient procedure is a simple one that entails insertion of a natural or synthetic implant (collagen, or your own body fat) to give lips a plump, seductive pout.

Possible risks include infection, while temporary side effects are sore, tender lips for a few days following the procedure. Ice packs to the lips are prescribed in the first 24 hours, and recovery may take anywhere from a few weeks to more than a month for the swelling to ease completely.

Find out more about lip augmentation on the Web at sites featuring complete facts and information, basic costs, recovery tips, plus photos and illustrations of the procedure that promises a more pouty, sensual you....

Lip Augmentation Basics - Facts on how it's done, recovery time, possible complications, estimated costs, related news and story articles, database of plastic surgeons searchable in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, photo gallery of before-and-after pictures.

Lip Augmentation Information and Photos - Common risks and benefits, information on initial consulation, facts on injections and grafts, recovery and post-procedural care, questions to ask your doctor, estimated costs, with related links to story articles.

Cosmetic Surgery for the Lips (Lip Augmentation) - Discussion on who makes the best candidate for lip augmentation, types of injections and implants, recovery times, risks and complications.

eMedicine - Lip Augmentation - Detailed fact sheet on the procedure including its history, risks and benefits, information on injectible fillers, implants and surgical procedures, post-operative care and recovery.

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Tattoo Removal | Tummy Tucks

This information is intended as reference and not as medical advice.
All treatment decisions should be made by medical professionals.