Lip augmentation for a full, natural look in Petah Tikva

Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance found in the body. Chemically, it is a chain of sugar molecules with a very high capacity to absorb and retain water. In anti-aging, hyaluronic acid is used to treat wrinkles because of its ability to bind an amount of water 6,000 times its own weight – that is, one gram of hyaluronic acid can absorb up to 6 litres of water. In the human body, most hyaluronic acid is found in the skin, where it helps hold the cells together and keeps the skin moisturised. It is also found in the joints and the eyes.

From the age of 25, the body produces less hyaluronic acid, and by the age of 60 only about 10% of the original reserve remains in the body.

We use high-quality hyaluronic acid from the world's leading manufacturers, containing lidocaine – an anaesthetic that helps reduce the sensation of pain. During the injection, lidocaine numbs the treated area, so the treatment is barely felt and is performed with minimal discomfort, thanks to the use of an ultra-thin needle.

On the day of treatment, you will be at the clinic for about 60 minutes in total. The procedure itself takes about 30 minutes, after which you wait about 20 minutes for the numbing cream to take effect before the injection.

On the first day after the treatment, the swelling that appears immediately after the injection will usually be at its maximum. The appearance of bruising on the lips is not unusual. The swelling and bruising will decrease significantly within a day or two, and will usually disappear completely within 5-7 days. If needed, a medication to reduce the swelling can be provided.

It is recommended to avoid strenuous activity in the two days following the treatment, and to avoid sport, saunas, alcohol and the use of blood-thinning medication, such as aspirin and ibuprofen.

When the treatment is performed by an experienced doctor, hyaluronic acid injection into the lips is safe and is considered to have few side effects. However, as with any medical treatment, the possibility of rare side effects or complications cannot be completely ruled out.

Because every injection causes minimal trauma to the tissue, swelling, redness, itching, mild tenderness or bruising (blue marks) may appear. These effects are common and resolve on their own within 5–7 days. If you wish, anti-swelling products can be used to speed up the healing process.

It is recommended to avoid blood-thinning medication, such as aspirin or ibuprofen, for several days before hyaluronic acid injections, as these medications may increase the risk of bruising (blue marks). If bruises do appear, they are expected to disappear within 5-7 days. If you are prone to herpes outbreaks, it may be advisable to take preventive anti-herpes tablets, as recommended by the doctor.

Hyaluronic acid treatment (including lip contouring) should be avoided in the following cases:

• Under the age of 18
• Pregnancy
• Breastfeeding
• Known allergy to hyaluronic acid
• Chemotherapy within the last 12 months
• Taking blood-thinning medication (such as aspirin, ibuprofen, diclofenac)
• Active infection or contagious illness (such as flu, herpes)
• Autoimmune diseases
• Impaired wound healing or a tendency to form hypertrophic scars
• A tendency towards increased bleeding or blood disorders

After the treatment, the skin may look slightly swollen, but this disappears naturally within a day or two. Mild redness and swelling may appear at the injection site, usually subsiding within one day. In the case of lip injections, the swelling may last longer.

Although it is recommended to avoid strenuous activity, you can return to your routine and daily activities straight after the treatment.