Lip enhancement – 3 best ways to get fuller lips

This trend is never going to end – everyone is attracted to a sexy pout and attractive luscious lips will make you look even more attractive. We all know of the ‘natural’ ways to get bigger lips and have even tried to get those desired Angelina-esque pout.

Hands up if you have tried at least one lip plumping method. From contouring with lip liners to using lip plumpers, to home remedies such as applying red pepper oils or peppermint oil, and even to microneedling our lips – been there, done that.

We are not saying these ‘beauty hacks’ don’t work but, do they? And rather, if you really want to get bigger and fuller lips permanently, these 3 lip enhancement methods are just the most effective methods, and in fact, your best bets.

What is lip enhancement?

Lip enhancement or lip augmentation is a method used to plump up your lips and transform thin lips into bigger and fuller lips. It is popular among those who seek to:

• Add volume to their lips
• Contour their lips
• Fill wrinkles and lines around your lips
• Improve shape and appearance of lips

What is the golden ratio for Korean lips?

The key to beautiful lips is finding the ideal balance between your lips and other features of your face. Here is a guide to your ideal lip ratio:

1. Fullness of lips start from the center and gets thinner towards the end.
2. Lips should be symmetrical.
3. Ideal thickness for lips is 1:1.615. Meaning the size of your top lip is 1/3 the size of your bottom lip.
4. Ideal degree for the slant of your cupid bow is approximately 10°.
5. Ideal degree for the slant of your inner lip curve is 5°.

There’s no doubt that rosy and luscious lips are one of the most appealing features of a woman’s beauty. So here are the 3 best lip enhancement methods available in the market and which is best for you.

Types of lip enhancement methods

1. Hyaluronic acid lip fillers

These days, injectable dermal fillers are the most commonly used method for lip enhancement, and among the many types of dermal fillers available, the most recommended and popular one is the hyaluronic acid filler. These lip fillers can help:

• Volumize thin lips
• Create pouty lips
• Soften deep smile lines
• Smoothen marionette lines at mouth corners

Hyaluronic acid lip fillers are one of the most popular non-surgical lip procedure and with good reasons –

• Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance found in our body
• Readily absorbed by our body
• Ability to reverse mistakes and unsatisfied results with a simple injection

That said, the only con about lip fillers are that their results usually lasts for about 6 months to a year. Also, it is very important to get a qualified and skillful doctor as results are very dependent on the doctor. Only skilled doctors fully understand the characteristics of fillers, and will know how to control the amount to inject to sculpt your lips for desired results.

2. Lip fat grafting

Fat grafting is a cosmetic procedure where fat tissues are extracted from other parts of your body (usually the back of your thighs or belly or buttocks) and injected into your lips. Lip fat grafting can help:

• Create volume to thin lips
• Address wide and deep smile lines due to sagging
• Fill in and soften the deep creases and marionette lines

Results lasts 5~10 years but fat extraction involves a small surgery to be done on another part of your body. Also, because our lips are very delicate, there is a high chance of irregular results from fat grafting.

3. Philtrum reduction surgery

Philtrum reduction surgery, aka upper lip lift, shortens the distance between your nose and your upper lip. Though this procedure is aimed at shortening a long philtrum, it also results in a lift in your upper lip, hence giving you a fuller pout.

So if you are looking to reduce your philtrum, the chances of you coming out of the surgery room with also a fuller upper lip, high! Philtrum reduction surgery is suitable for those who have:

Benefits & risks of lip enhancement

Lip enhancement procedures are more of a ‘want’, instead of a ‘need’ but the benefits you get honestly outweighs the cons. Fuller lips, sexy pout, increased self-confidence and self-esteem, need I say more?

Also in most cases, hyaluronic acid lip fillers are preferred to lip fat grafting because you are more likely to end up with irregular results with fat grafting.

And again, we cannot stress how important it is to get a qualified and skilled doctor who is skilled in lip enhancement procedures. Because only skilled lip doctors will know what is needed in order to sculpt your lips for your desired results.

How long do results of lip enhancement last?

The results of lip fillers last 6 months to a year while results of lip fat grafting last 5~10 years. Philtrum reduction surgery, on the other hand, is permanent and irreversible. So make sure you really want it before getting it.

Conclusion

Sadly, home remedies and beauty hacks are not that effective, especially for those who are looking for dramatic changes. Lip enhancement procedures, on the other hand, are your best bets.

And in cases where lip fillers vs lip fat grafting, hyaluronic acid lip fillers win hands down. But above all, make sure to consult a professional doctor who is highly skilled and well-versed in lip enhancement procedures for the best results, of course.