Fuller looking lips and reduced fine line wrinkles around the mouth
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Lip augmentation creates fuller looking lips by the injection of filler materials. The most common material used is liquid collagen, but there are also newer matierials such as AlloDerm and SoftForm that are supposed to last longer. There are many more brand name treatments available too. Fat from your own body can also be used in certain cases.
Laser treatment is also an option. This treats the natural collagen in your lips along with the elastic tissue, tightening them for a rejuvenating effect.
Depening on the type of treatment required, the time needed can range from just minutes up to 2 hours.
The procedures involved are varied. Some involved just the injection of filler materials without any sedation. Others require surgical incisions to place implant materials. Some will also involve the removal of small amounts of fat from other parts of your body for use as filler. Laser treatment involves no injections or surgery.
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Recovery can be anywhere from near instant to up to a week of rest.
There are risks involved with all treatments. Allergic reactions to the fillers used can be serious and should be tested for before proceding with treatment. Implants and filler can be positioned badly or shift leading to mis-shaped or asymmetrical lips. Collagen injections tend to last for just 3 months, and some others are not permanent either. Implants can also be rejected in some cases.
Cosmetic Surgery in India
A guide to plastic surgery regulations in India
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Organizations
The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare is responsible for the general health policies of India.
The Medical Council of India is an independant statutory body whose primary tasks are the registration of physicians in India and the overseeing and standardization of medical teaching within the country.
All plastic surgeons must be members of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India.
Also prominent in the field of plastic surgery is the The Indian Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (IAAPS) which is associated with the International Socitey of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. IAAPS members are detailed online on the association's website.
Education
The MB BS course is of 4.5 years following a 6 month introductory course. After this there is a 1 year of Compulsory Rotating Residential Internship. This is equivalent to the standard 6 year medical training in Europe or America.
Specialization such as in Plastic Surgery is awarded a Master Chirurgiae (M.Ch.) following an examination at the end of a 3 year training course. Plastic Surgeons can only train in their specialty after first completing training in General Surgery MS (Surgery), itself a 3 year year course - thus qualified Plastic Surgeons will have a minimun of 6 years specialist training.
The Medical Council of India is responsible for encoraging and organizing continuing education for medical professionals in India.
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Complaints
Information on the complaints procedure are available on the Medical Council of India's website. Civil proceedings are also possible.
Storage and Access to Medical Records
The ethical guidelines of the Medical Council of India state that medical professionals must maintain medical records for a minimun of 3 years. Records must be stored securely and individuals are to be allowed access to their records, with documents handed over within a maximun of 72 hours.
Resources
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
email: resp-health@hub.nic.in
website: http://mohfw.nic.in/
The Medical Council of India
Pocket- 14 , Sector - 8, Dwarka Phase -1
New Delhi - 110077
India
tel: +91-11-25367033
website: http://www.mciindia.org/
complaints: http://www.mciindia.org/tools/grievances/index.htm
code of ethics: http://www.mciindia.org/know/rules/ethics.htm
accredited specialization facilities: http://www.mciindia.org/tools/medical_colleges/courses.htm
Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI)
email: singharun@hotmail.com
The Indian Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
website: http://www.iaaps.net/
list of members: http://www.iaaps.net/associatemembers.htm
Medical Schools
IIME directory of Indian medical schools: http://www.iime.org/database/asia/india.htm