Beauty
Everything You Should Know Before Getting Lip Injections
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Lip injections are the hottest new cosmetic surgery trend. Ever since Kylie Jenner started to flaunt her new lips, many young women wanted to get lips that look just like hers. 29,797 people got lip augmentation surgery in the year 2017, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. This is a 60% increase from the year 2000 when only 18,589 people got the procedure done. It may not be among the top 5 or top 10 most popular surgical procedures, but it is still very popular. In fact, every twenty minutes, somebody gets the procedure done according to CBS News.
Whether you want the Kylie Jenner effect or you want a more subtle effect, it is important for you to stay informed about what to expect from your lip augmentation procedure. You have most likely seen the plastic surgery horror stories from this procedure in the news or plastered on social media. Being informed about this procedure can cause your results to look as great as possible and cause you to avoid getting an infection. Read on to find out what to expect from getting lip augmentation, potential risk factors, and side effects and how to stay safe:
