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Does Invisalign make your lips bigger?
During the Invisalign treatment, people’s most common question is whether Invisalign makes their lips bigger? While Invisalign treatment can change the position of your lips and teeth in some cases, it does not make your lips bigger.
Moreover, it is important to understand that Invisalign is a teeth-straightening tool and not a lip cosmetic treatment. It will not help increase or decrease the size of your lips. However, you can get the illusion of fuller lips during your Invisalign treatment because your lips are resting on the top of the plastic, which may impact the appearance of your lips.
In addition, your lips are supported by the front incisors, and If your incisor position changes, it will affect the fullness of your lips or where they sit. It is why some people might notice a change in the fullness of their lips. However, it is temporary and will become normal once your Invisalign treatment is done. Apart from lips, the Invisalign treatment does not affect your facial structure.
Lips before and after the treatment
When your Invisalign starts to work, it pushes or moves your teeth backward. It happens because of the upper lip frenulum or the tooth window, which affects your lips, making them move forward slightly. But before and after the Invisalign treatment, you won’t see much of a difference in the size of your lips; it just changes the position of your lips. However, if you feel any pain or swelling in your lips while the Invisalign treatment using ice bags will help to a great extent.
Understanding the relationship between your Invisalign and your facial structure or features is important. In most cases, Invisalign does not affect any outer features. If you see any major changes or feel uncomfortable, it is important to consult your dentist for proper treatment.