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| Lip Augmentation: Pain |
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Though you can expect minimal discomfort, a little bruising and swelling in the hours and days following most lip augmentation procedures, do be prepared for some pain if you opt for either any of the grafts or local flaps techniques.
If you choose one of the injection techniques, your doctor will swap a topical anesthetic on the lips, which makes it a generally painless procedure.
During any of the grafts procedures, your lips will be completely numbed with tiny needles and a novacaine solution. You will not feel anything while the procedure is taking place, but you can expect to experience mild to moderate discomfort up to three days afterward.
If you choose an inside-the-mouth local flaps procedure, expect moderate to severe pain for up to five days following the surgery. Moderate discomfort, swelling, numbness and even drooling may persist for up to six weeks.
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