Lip Augmentation
Lip Augmentation in Singapore
Full, well-defined lips are a hallmark of youthful beauty and confidence. Lip augmentation enhances the size, shape, and symmetry of the lips using hyaluronic acid fillers or fat grafting. Whether you're after subtle volume or a bold pout, this customisable treatment adds softness and allure to your natural smile.
Medically Reviewed by Dr Colin Tham
Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
MB ChB (Aberdeen), FRCS (Ireland), FAMS
Lip Augmentation is a form of cosmetic surgery that aims to increase the fullness one’s lips. This is usually done through the insertion or injection of various materials such as collagen, dermalogen, silicone and restylane. A recent popular material would involve fat transfer, whereby fat obtained via liposuction is injected into a patient’s lips.
With these procedures, the lips would increase not only in volume and fullness, they would also increase in its definition and prominence, allowing one to have more luscious lips.
Lip Augmentation using injectable fillers are usually done using local anaesthesia. The procedure is fast and would not take up to more than 10 minutes. After the procedure, the patient would feel a numbing effect in the lips due to the anaesthesia, which usually takes about an hour to wear off. Slight swelling might be present after the procedure which would subside within a few hours. Once the swelling has subsided, the patient would be able to feel a noticeable difference in his or her lips.
These procedures do not produce a permanent effect on the lips, and the duration of result will depend on the material and method used, as well as the level of care given to one’s lips. Patients desiring a long term effect will have to return to the clinic for an additional dose of injectable fillers.
This procedure is generally very safe, especially in the hands of an experienced plastic surgeon.
Our Plastic Surgeon
Dr Colin Tham
Consultant Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon MB ChB (Aberdeen), FRCS (Ireland), FAMS
Dr Colin Tham is an experienced plastic surgeon skilled in all types of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, as well as non-surgical rejuvenation. He is accredited by the Ministry of Health in Singapore and has over 20 years of experience in the field. Dr Tham received extensive plastic surgery training in Scotland, Taiwan, and Singapore; and is committed to providing beautiful and natural-looking outcomes for all his patients.