5 things you need to know about lip filler

Before and immediately after lips augmentation using 0.5ml of Juvederm Smile. Treatment done at Shine Medical. Patient gave full consent for images to be used.

Since many celebrities has confessed that their perfect pout is due to the lip filler – this treatment became one of the most popular non-surgical procedure. Lips augmentation is popular among all generation and ages: younger girls want their lips to be fuller and noticeable, when middle age ladies choose more conservative approach and would like restore youthful appearance of the lips without anyone noticed that they have the treatment.

 

Either you are considering this procedure for yourself or just curious about what it involves, there are 5 import points you need to know before having lip filler:

  1. What product is used?  The most common products to use for lip augmentation is Hyaluronic acid based filler. That is semi-permanent synthetically designed filler.
  2. What experience does the doctor have in this particular treatment? Creating a beautiful and natural looking lips – is an art.  And this take time to learn. Ask them to show you their portfolio
  3.  You need to know exactly how much product will be used. Usually filler comes in a preloaded syringe (either 0.5ml or 1ml.) At Shine Medical with our highly experienced practitioner you can get a great result with even using 0.5ml of the product. The most you will need at one course of treatment for lips augmentation is 1 ml. Remember our ethos: less is more
  4. Is it painful and will I bruise? Treatment is not painful but slightly uncomfortable. 1 out of 5 patients will have some level of bruising and swelling. So if you have important event coming up -plan the procedure 2 weeks before it.
  5. Is there is any complication involve with this treatment? Yes, every medical or cosmetic treatment comes with possible side effects, however serious complications are extremely rare and less likely to occur if you choose an experience doctor who used high quality products.