Lip augmentation can be achieved by injecting or surgically implanting materials into the lips. Some procedures are temporary, others are permanent. According to The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, surgical lip augmentation (not including lip augmentation by injectables) was performed 17,143 times in 2010.Lip Augmentation costs between $300 and $5,000 depending on the techniques used.ip augmentation can be achieved by injecting or surgically implanting materials into the lips. Some procedures are temporary, others are permanent. According to The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, surgical lip augmentation (not including lip augmentation by injectables) was performed 17,143 times in 2010.