Lip Augmentation:
How long does the procedure take?
Most lip augmentations take a half hour to two hours. Some procedures take longer than other. Your doctor will be able to tell you how long your procedure is likely to take.
 
Will I need to stay in a hospital?
If you have no medical problems, the procedure can be performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia with light sedation, or local anesthesia and deep sedation. You will probably be allowed to return home within a few hours of the surgery, and spend the night in the comfort of your own home.
 
How much pain is there?
Whether or not an anesthetic is necessary depends on the lip augmentation procedure. Topical anesthesia is generally used before lip injections, so that the procedure involves no discomfort. Generally, local anesthesia is used in grafting procedures. This makes the procedure painless, although there may be some discomfort afterward.
 
What can I expect after surgery?
Immediately following the surgery, the lips may swell and hurt. Cold compresses should be used for 48 hours to control the swelling. During this time, talking and chewing should be avoided as much as possible. Oral pain medications may be used to control the discomfort. Antibiotics may be given to reduce the possibility of infection. To help avoid infection, it is also important to keep the lips clean.

What is the long-term outcome like for most people?
Some of the procedures offer permanent results, and some are temporary. If you want to experiment with a new look, you may want to begin with a temporary method. Scars from incisions, if any, are rarely perceptible.
 
How long do the results last?
The results of lip augmentation vary according to the procedure used. In addition, some people absorb fat and other temporary fillers more quickly than others.

Chin Augmentation:
What can I expect after surgery?
Some swelling and perhaps bruising can occur, but this will be helped by an application of tape or other material. This tape is removed about a week after the surgery is performed. Pain and discomfort last for several days following the procedure, but this can be eased by an oral pain medication. Some facial movements, such as talking and smiling, may be difficult for several days following the surgery. It is important that you follow all of your doctor’s instructions to minimize risks, and help speed your recovery.
 
What is the recovery period like?
If sutures (stitches) are used, they will be removed within a week of the surgery. Most people return to work within a week following the surgery. At first, you should avoid strenuous activities, but exercise can be resumed in about two weeks. If incisions are made inside the mouth, you may be placed on a liquid diet for several days until there is adequate healing to allow for chewing and food particles to come in contact with the stitches.
 
What is the long-term outcome like for most people?
The surgery has a high rate of satisfaction. The scar is generally not noticeable, and problems related to unevenness are relatively uncommon.

Cheek Augmentation:
What can I expect after surgery?
The treated area may feel tight, swollen and uncomfortable in the days following the surgery. Pain medication may be used to lessen discomfort. Movement of the mouth may initially be difficult. Your surgeon should give you information on post-operative care, including limits on physical activities and diet. If incisions are made inside the mouth, you may be placed on a liquid diet for several days until there is adequate healing to allow for chewing and food particles to come in contact with the stitches.
 
What is the recovery period like?
Stitches in the mouth dissolve in approximately 10 days. Swelling also subsides quickly, but this varies, particularly if cheek implants were performed in conjunction with another surgery.
 
What is the long-term outcome like for most people?
Due to swelling, the results of the surgery may not be plainly visible for as long as three or four months. Scars are generally well hidden.
 
 What are the risks?
Significant complications resulting from chin implants are infrequent. As with any surgical procedure, however, there is always a possibility of infection, or reaction to the anesthesia.

When infection does occur it is generally treated with antibiotics, but in some cases this is not successful and it must be removed and later replaced. Another risk is improper placement. In some cases, implants may shift so that a second operation is necessary for repositioning. In rare cases, nerve damage may occur.