In confirmation that pillowy lips are the must-have beauty accessory of the moment, it has been revealed that a record number of lip augmentation procedures were carried out in the US in 2015.
A recent survey revealed many see Jennifer Lawrence as the ideal when it comes to lip size
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Newly released data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) has confirmed that lip jobs are now the second-fastest growing facial procedure in the United States since 2000, beaten only by dermabrasion procedures.
Lip implant procedures increased in every region of the US over the course of the year, with a total of 27,449 procedures carried out — an average of one every 19 minutes. Gaining popularity among both genders, lip implants have grown 48 percent since the year 2000. Lip injections, ranging from Botox and Dysport to soft tissue fillers, are also on the up throughout the country.
Implants are seen as a more permanent procedure, with new designs made from soft, flexible silicone, and inserted via two small incisions at the corners of the mouth. Although designed to be long lasting, they can often be removed if necessary. Lip injections are perceived as less intimidating, as any unwanted results will usually wear off within a few months.
However, it isn’t just Americans heading to the beauty clinic — figures released in January at the annual IMCAS (International Master Course on Ageing Science) conference in Paris found that cosmetic surgery is on the rise globally, with the industry growing by 8.2 per cent in 2015. The industry is growing particularly rapidly in Asia, which accounted for 22 per )cent of the market last year, and globally, body contouring procedures such as face lifts, tummy tucks, buttock augmentation saw the biggest increase in popularity in 2015, increasing by 13.5 per )cent.
A national survey of more than 1,000 women commissioned by ASPS recently revealed actress Jennifer Lawrence as the number one lip icon in the country. Scarlett Johansson came in second place, while Angelina Jolie and her famous plump smile were voted into third place.
Lip treatments are becoming increasingly popular.
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If you are considering a lip procedure then Ohio plastic surgeon Robert Houser, DO, advises choosing your surgeon carefully to ensure the best possible results. “Going to the right doctor is crucial,” added Houser. “Because they understand the entire asymmetry of the face and adhere to the highest level of safety standards, make sure you find a doctor board certified in plastic surgery and a member of ASPS.”
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