"What Are the Four Treatment Options You Should Know to Improve Protruding Lips?"
Protruding lips, also known as an overdeveloped jaw or maxilla, can be caused by various factors, including genetics, poor oral habits such as prolonged thumb sucking, and tooth alignment issues. Improvement can be achieved through orthodontic treatment, jaw surgery, botulinum toxin injection, and filler injection.
Orthodontic Treatment: By wearing braces or invisible aligners, the position of teeth is gradually adjusted to improve the appearance of protruding lips. The general reference price for orthodontic treatment is 5000~20000 yuan per session, and improvement can be seen after 1-2 years of treatment, which generally lasts for 20-30 years. However, tooth loosening may occur and gradually ease after treatment.
Jaw Surgery: For severe jaw issues, jaw correction surgery can be considered to change the position and shape of the jaw. The general reference price for jaw surgery is 20,000~50,000 yuan per session, and improvement can be seen after 15-30 days, which is generally permanent. However, it may lead to post-operative infections.
Botulinum Toxin Injection: In some cases, botulinum toxin can be injected to relax specific muscles, thereby improving the contour of the lips. The general reference price for botulinum toxin injection is 2000~5000 yuan per injection, and improvement can be seen within 7~14 days, lasting for 6~10 months. However, excessive injection can easily cause local fibrosis and muscle atrophy.
Filler Injection: Fillers such as hyaluronic acid are injected into necessary areas to increase the volume of soft tissue and improve the lines of the lips. The general reference price for filler injection is 1000~2000 yuan per session, and improvement can be seen after about 2~3 sessions, lasting for 3~4 years. Mild redness and pain may occur on the skin after facial filler injection.
Before choosing any medical aesthetic project, one should fully communicate with a professional medical aesthetic doctor or oral and maxillofacial surgeon to understand the advantages, disadvantages, and potential risks of various treatment methods. The most suitable treatment plan should be decided based on individual circumstances and professional advice from doctors.
