What are Botched Lip Injections?
Lip injections are one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the world.
However, not all lip injections come out as perfect as they look in marketing pictures. If injected improperly by an unqualified medical professional, it can result in the “botched” lips.
In this article, we will learn more about lip injection mistakes, the signs you should look for and the next step to fixing them.
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What are “Botched” Lip Injections?
The name says it all: these are lip injections that do not provide you with the results you want. Instead you may have several lip deformities that can severely damage your appearance and self-esteem.
Why Do Lip Injections Go Wrong?
There are many reasons why lip injections end up getting botched badly. Let’s take a look at a few of them here:
- Poor injection technique, resulting in uneven and botched lips. This can include applying too much filler or not enough.
- Going to an unlicensed and unregulated professional. You should always visit a trained injector who has the background experience and recommended training to do the job perfectly.
- Incorrect product selection for that desired look. Even though lip fillers are made with hyaluronic acid, not all products are the same. Beware of products that are not registered for use by Health Canada or the FDA.
- Not following aftercare instructions. Your lip filler professional will provide you with aftercare instructions to follow to ensure you get the best results. People that don’t, end up with terrible lips.
Read: Benefits of Lip Fillers
The Types of Botched Lips
There are many side effects that come with lip injection: redness, soreness and bruising. These shouldn’t be confused with botched lips as these are just part of the healing process. What you really have to look for are the telltale signs:
The “Trout Pout”
The most dramatic example of a botched lip injection is a condition known as “trout pout,” named for its likeness to the overly large mouths of fish who have been caught and thrown on dry land.
