Lip Filler
Injectable fillers can be used to plump and add volume to your lips. Lip fillers consist of synthetic hyaluronic acid (HA) which is a natural substance in the body.
A dental block can be added to your treatment for further numbing, Click here to find out more.
You can have as much or as little as you like from 1.1ml. The filler comes in a pre-filled syringe of 1.1ml which is used per client and disposed of after each treatment.
Russian Lips is a technique used to give the lips a flatter, more heart shaped appearance with a very defined cupid’s bow. This technique also gives the top lip more height. The Russian lips technique takes longer as the filler is placed into the lip vertically and gradually lifted each time to create a smooth, uniform finish in order to create a lifted lip effect.
The first few injections may feel like a sharp sting but the lidocaine starts to work immediately and so subsequent injections may be felt a lot less.
The body breaks down the filler over time and so results can last anywhere between 6-18 months depending on factors such as the client’s metabolism rate and age.
Your lips will be swollen and may possibly feel sore and/or bruise. Swelling can take up to two weeks to fully subside. You might get lumps whilst the filler settles into the lips, these can be gently massaged out.
Duck lips happen over time and are a result of over-filling or migration of filler. This typically won’t happen after one session.
As a responsible practitioner I let my client know if I think they need less filler and to wait a while before having another treatment in order to prevent duck lips.
- Cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Must be aged 18 or over.
- Any known allergies to lip fillers or lidocaine.
- Avoid alcohol for up to 48 hours before and after treatment to reduce the chance of swelling and bruising.
- Avoid strenuous exercise for 72 hours.
- No sunbeds or swimming for one week post-treatment whilst the injection sites heal.
- If any lumps appear, gently massage them out.
- Avoid high temperatures such as steam rooms or saunas for 48 hours as these could make swelling worse.