If you've ever wanted the perfect pout, you might have considered injecting dermal fillers into your lips. Lip fillers can give you fuller, more voluminous lips, but it's important to understand the risks and benefits before undergoing the procedure. The best and most commonly recommended lip fillers are hyaluronic acid fillers, including Juvederm and Restylane. These fillers produce consistent and predictable results, have a very low risk of side effects, and have no downtime after treatment.
Before your appointment for the injection into the lips, be sure to avoid blood thinners. Thinner blood will make the area more prone to bruising and bleeding, so 10 days before, stop taking pain relievers (e.g., ibuprofen), aspirin, vitamin E, and fish oil supplements. Anyone who has a history of cold sores should take their preventive medication two days before the procedure, as it could trigger an outbreak. The length of time your lip fillers will last depends on a million different factors, but generally they will last six to nine months.
After the procedure is finished, your healthcare provider may gently massage your lips to absorb the filler. About a week before receiving lip filler injections, avoid taking any medications that contain aspirin or other blood thinners. It's important to know that dermal fillers are not regulated in the UK, so anyone can take a syringe and buy some dodgy filler on the internet. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved the use of lip fillers in people under 21. Pain tolerance varies from person to person, but for many people, lip fillers are more uncomfortable than painful.
Enhanced lips can make your lips thicker and fuller, but it will still be you when you leave the doctor's office. If you want to increase the size of your lips, consult a healthcare provider who specializes in lip fillers to discuss your options. Just type in the name of the treatment you want and where in the country you want it, and we'll show you the clinics and experts that offer lip fillers there. And while you may think of Instagram-influential lips when you hear the words lip injections, know that the filler is truly super customizable - your dermatologist will work with you to create the best look for you and your environment (whether big and bold or discreet and subtle).Schedule a follow-up appointment with your healthcare provider two weeks after your lip filler procedure. It is best to wait to eat until the injection of the topical anesthetic or nerve block has disappeared so as not to accidentally bite your lips or alter the filling.
See FDA advice for using dermal fillers safely and learn the difference between dermal fillers and botulinum toxin injectable products.
