Changing Beauty Standards Lip augmentation’s rise is closely linked to shifts in beauty ideals. The youthfulness conveyed by full, well-shaped lips is now desired by a broad swath of the population.

The lips will feel uncomfortable after surgery and bruising and tenderness will last for up to a week. There may be some swelling for a month. Most lip surgery is performed under local anaesthetic.

Permanent lip implants almost destroyed her career and left her deeply depressed. After undergoing the treatment, she was left too upset and embarrassed to go out of the house, let alone attend ...

Stefanie Mulic said her mum and aunt got her into cosmetic surgery. The 19-year-old, from Sweden, tried fillers in her lips for the first time at 13 and immediately loved the look. By 17 ...