Thicker, plumper and smooth-looking lips have become a part of the ‘ideal beauty’ standard, and thousands of women continue to flock to the nearest cosmetic surgery office for lip augmentation procedures. Popular lip plumping treatments include Restylane and Sculptra injections, a set of dermal fillers that fill out the lips with various compounds and in order to create a natural-looking appearance. Evera Medical, a company that specializes in soft-tissue implants for cosmetic and non-cosmetic applications, has recently received approval for the testing of its FulFil Lip cosmetic augmentation implant.  

The FulFil Lip implant is designed specifically for patients who want thick, supple and youthful-looking lips, and the implant can offer results that outlast many injectable fillers. If you’ve been considering lip augmentation to enhance your appearance, FulFil may be a valuable treatment choice that will soon be available at your cosmetic surgeon’s office.

How the FulFil Lip Implant Works

FulFil Lip implants are made with a saline solution that is covered by a thin and stretchy balloon. This balloon can stretch and conform to the shape of the lips with ease, and can be attached to the lip tissue without extensive surgery or incisions. The implant can be positioned and adjusted until the lip is shaped and formed into the right size. Since the saline compound and balloon-like material are so soft, the overall result is a plump, natural-looking set of lips. The FulFil Lip Implant has received approval for testing the safety and effectiveness of the procedure, and the study is expected to begin by September 2008 under the name EIFFEL – Evera Implant FulFil For Enhancement of the Lip. (Source: MedicalNewsToday)

Other Options for Lip Augmentation

While FulFil Implants undergo clinical trials and testing, there are still other options for lip augmentation – and most offer semi-permanent results, which means the compounds injected or inserted into the lips will disintegrate within a few months. Many of today’s leading injectable fillers such as Restylane, Radiesse and Sculptra offer natural-looking results and can help create youthful, attractive lips. Results from these gel-like treatments typically last a few months and require frequent touch-ups to maintain the original appearance. 

Liquid collagen injections are another popular choice for lip augmentation, but results tend to last approximately six weeks. Collagen is often preferred over hyaluronic acid fillers because it can decrease wrinkles and create natural-looking results. 

Fat injections are another popular procedure that require fat to be harvested from another part of the body and then injected into the lips. The results can last for several months, but finding an experienced plastic surgeon to perform this procedure can be challenging. Lip implants may be a more convenient and cost-effective solution for many patients who want to invest in permanent lip augmentation.

Learn more about lip implants and lip augmentation in our information guide, or consult with a cosmetic surgeon in your area for other facial enhancement options available.