Lip Volume Enhancement with Dermal Fillers

Benefits

• Enhances fullness and plumpness of lips
• Refines lip borders and improves definition
• Corrects mild asymmetry between upper and lower lips
• Delivers instant visual impact
• Low recovery time — most patients resume normal life quickly
• Customisable to your facial proportions and aesthetic goals
• Many filler types can be fine-tuned or reversed if needed

Initial consultation & plan

We evaluate your lip anatomy, skin texture, facial proportions, and your expectations. We discuss filler types, shape goals, and how much increase is realistic.

Preparation

Your lip area is cleaned and a numbing gel or local anaesthetic is applied to minimise discomfort.

Injection technique

Using fine needles or cannulas, our clinician places filler in strategic layers of the lips — often along the vermilion border, body of the lip, and occasionally philtrum columns. We proceed gradually to maintain balance and avoid over-projection.

Sculpting and adjustment

Once material is in place, we gently mould and smooth it, checking symmetry from different angles and making minor refinements as required.

Final review & guidance

You see your early outcome immediately, and we provide you with directions for aftercare and follow-up assessment.

A complete session typically takes 30 to 45 minutes, depending on how much work is needed..

Aftercare

Following treatment, follow these guidelines to support healing and optimal results:

• Avoid touching, rubbing or pressing your lips for at least 12 hours
• Refrain from strenuous activity, heat exposure or saunas for 24–48 hours
• Gently apply cool compresses to reduce swelling or bruising
• Sleep with your head slightly elevated if possible
• Avoid alcohol and anti-inflammatory medications on the first day
• Protect lips from direct sun and avoid tanning beds for several days
• Use gentle lip care products and avoid aggressive exfoliants
• Attend your follow-up visit to assess final results and refine if needed

Mild bruising or puffiness is normal and usually fades within a few days. Call us if you notice lumps, pronounced asymmetry, or longer-lasting discomfort.

You may be a suitable candidate if you:

• Wish to increase lip fullness or definition
• Are in good general health
• Understand non-permanent enhancement
• Have realistic expectations

You may not be suitable if you:

• Are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Have an active infection or inflammation in your lip area
• Have known allergies to filler components
• Use strong blood thinners or have bleeding tendencies

We review your medical and aesthetic history carefully during consultation to ensure safety.

Alternatives & Complimentary Treatments

• Botulinum toxin “lip flip”: modestly enhances shape by relaxing lip muscles
• Fat transfer: uses your own tissue to restore lip volume (more invasive)
• Lip implants: surgical option for more permanent enlargement
• Combining with skin treatments: e.g. treating vertical lip lines or perioral texture with laser or peels
• Fillers in surrounding zones: enhancing cheeks or nasal base can balance lip augmentation

During your consultation, we’ll explore whether a standalone lip filler or combined approach best suits your facial structure.