Are you thinking about getting lip fillers in the UK? You’re not alone! Having lip fillers is becoming one of the most popular aesthetic treatments recently, more and more people are seeing that by having their lips done they seem to feel better about their appearance and more confident.
In this post, we will cover all the need to know about lip fillers, the results, the risks, and price you can expect to pay.
What Are Lip Fillers?
Lip fillers are a type of injectable treatment used to enhance the size and shape of the lips. Dermal filler, which is used in the lips is made from hyaluronic acid, this substance is a naturally occurring sugar that is found in our bodies.
Hyaluronic acid can hold water, which then helps to plump the ups giving it that fuller look and making you look younger than you are.
The Process
The lip filler procedure typically takes around 30 minutes to complete, and it can be done at a clinic or beauty salon. Before the treatment, the practitioner will apply a numbing cream to the lips to help minimise discomfort during the injections.
The filler is then injected into the lips using a small needle, with the practitioner carefully moulding and shaping the filler as they go. They may use a combination of techniques to ensure a natural and balanced look is achieved.
Straight after the injections, you may experience some swelling and potential bruising. There will be some redness and the swelling may shock you at first, however, the swelling will go down in a couple of days. Once the swelling has gone down you will be able to see the full results of your lip fillers, and within two weeks it would have completely settled down.
Risks and Side Effects
Like with most aesthetic treatments, there are some risks and side effects to having lip fillers. The most common side effects of having lip fillers are swelling, redness, and bruising at the parts of the injection – but like stated above this all goes down in a couple of days!
At times there could also be a small risk of infection or allergic reaction. Always best to keep the treatment site clean and try not to wear make-up or lip stick straight after.
It can be hard for a practitioner to fully understand the correct injection point and in rare circumstances the needle can be injected into a blood vessel. If this happens the practitioner will aspirate before injecting to see if they have hit a vessel.
They will know this by blood entering the syringe. If they don’t aspirate and inject into the vessel this can cause a vascular occlusion, which will mean you would then have to have the filler dissolved to save the injection area from dying.
Expected Results
Lip fillers can help you achieve fuller, plumper lips with a more defined shape. Even though the results don’t last forever with dermal fillers, you can expect results to last between six months to a year, depending on how your body takes to the filler. If you have a fast metabolism then it won’t last as long, and you’ll need a top-up or re-doing. Once the results have died off, your lips will return to its original state.
If you have the lip filler and decide you didn’t like the results, that is fine. The results can be reversed back to how the lips were before. The practitioner will inject a substance called hyaluronidase; this is what is known as ‘Filler Dissolver’. When entered the lips the dissolver will remove any traces of filler and your lips will go back to normal. Hyaluronidase is used to help to reverse the effects of the filler, allowing you to try a different approach or start fresh.
Costs
Costs of lip filler vary across the UK and depend also on the experience and qualifications of the practitioner. Normally in London, you will pay more – especially if it is being done by a doctor.
The average cost for lip filler is around £200. But can go up to around £500 depending on location and practitioner.
Lip fillers can be a great way to make your lips bigger and fuller – especially as we get older as the lips lose the collagen and people want their fullness back. Always have a consultation with a local practitioner that has good reviews and will take the time to review your lips and live up to your expectations. Remember bigger is not always better. Most people just want a subtle look to make them feel more confident about their appearance again.
Always research your options, read reviews, and ask for recommendations before committing to a lip filler procedure. With the right approach, you can enjoy a beautiful and natural-looking result that enhances your overall appearance.