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There will be only the smallest amount of blood and no actual pain during the lip implant procedure.
There will be pain afterwards, especially if you put any pressure around your lips, or you may feel numb in the lips for several days. The area around the mouth will also swell up. You should expect to be very "full lipped" after the operation. You may have some difficulty drinking or eating without spilling and you may notice a difference in your smile and how you speak - especially during the healing stage when lip implants can feel very stiff and immobile. This takes some time to get used to.
It takes about a week for most of the swelling to go down, although it will be sensitive to light to medium pressure for about 3 weeks. Usually there is little actual bruising following this procedure, but occasionally your surgeon may recommend arnica to help reduce any bruising that you may experience.
Following the operation, tiny scars at the point at which the implants went in and at the end of the implant are visible. These scars usually become unnoticeable over time and can be camouflaged with make-up.
There are not too many risks or side effects associated with lip implantation, but there are enough to be concerned about. Infection can occur, and in these cases, the implant may be removed, which is not always a straightforward procedure.
There may be some movement of the implant or development of scar tissue around the implant. If this happens, the lips can look deformed or the tissue in the lip area can become very hard.