20 things to know about lip fillers that you (maybe) don't know

Lip filler is now a well-known treatment, but are we sure we know everything about this widespread practice?

 

Lip filler is a medical-aesthetic treatment used to plump the lips. The substance used is hyaluronic acid, a sterile filling gel whose purpose is to swell or hydrate.

 

It differs from the equally famous botulinum toxin (better known as botox) since the latter is a drug that does not swell but serves to relax the muscles.

 

lip fillers in Belfast treatment is minimally invasive, but to decide to undergo it, it is not enough to look at the photos of the results published on the internet: it is necessary to speak to an expert doctor. Even if the price varies from doctor to doctor and based on the filler injected and the personal experience of the professional, it is better to bet on a good specialist for the best lip filler, even in the presence of some additional cost, because any side effects, like vascular occlusion, they are not to be underestimated.

 

Of course, the dream of having large and plump lips unites many women, but the filler is not really a game, being a medical treatment that also presents risks.

 

The treatment can cause some discomfort, but it is not painful, even by virtue of the application of an anesthetic cream. Today we hear more and more cases where patients are able to obtain vials of hyaluronic acid and proceed to very dangerous self-injections or offer to inject hyaluronic acid to their friends.

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There are some behaviors to be respected before and after the treatment. The final result is generally visible in a few days and is reversible. If you are tempted to give your lips more volume, here is everything you need to know before and after the filler treatment, and no one (perhaps) has ever told you.

 

• Greater volume to the lips is obtained by injecting into the lips a filling substance (also called filler) which, by penetrating inside the skin tissues, increases the volume of the lips. Thanks to the fillers, the lips therefore become fuller and turgid.
• The most modern hyaluronic acids integrate better in the tissues and are noticeable to the touch already a few days after the treatment. This is to give a more natural effect.
• Like every painter with his paintings, every aesthetic doctor has his favorite filler to plump the lips. However, the ingredient used is resorbable hyaluronic acid.
• The lip filler is a non-invasive treatment; it leaves no scars and lasts for half an hour. After the treatment, normal activity is resumed. Due to the minor trauma, however, the lips will be more swollen than the final result and small bruises may appear.
• Avoid physical activity or facial treatments (such as massages) immediately after treatment, to prevent blood circulation from being too active. The final result can be seen after two / three days, when the swelling disappears completely.
• Since hyaluronic acid is reabsorbed by the body over time, the result of volume on the lips lasts about 6/9 months. The lips deflate slowly and progressively until they return to their original shape. The first time you undergo the treatment, the result may be shorter, even less than 4 months.
• If you don't like the final result, you can immediately neutralize the effect of the fillers and return to natural lips. The doctor can in fact inject an enzyme, called hyaluronidase, which will dissolve the filler in five minutes if you are not satisfied with the initial results.
• For this and other reasons, never get injected with permanent or semi-permanent fillers. These do not reabsorb over time, they cannot be dissolved with specific enzymes and the result will not be reversible. This is why your lips will last like this for a lifetime.
• It is not a particularly painful treatment, of course it also depends on your degree of tolerance and the doctor's hand. You feel the itch of a deep puncture on the lips, but it all lasts a few seconds.
• A real local anesthesia is not performed, but an anesthetic cream is applied to the area.
• A treatment done well gives a natural result even when you squeeze your lips together to give a kiss.
• The prices of a lip filler may vary depending on some variables such as the quantity of fillers that is injected, the type and quality of the treatment performed. The cost varies from 350 to 800 CHF.
• Always and in any case contact doctors specialized in this type of treatment who will know how to evaluate the shape and size of the lips. They will be able to establish the quantity of filler and the type suitable for the result you want to obtain.
• When you do the treatment, you don't have to fill all your lips. With your doctor's consultation, you can choose which areas of your lips you want to focus on. For example, you can give volume only to the upper or lower lips, according to the characteristics of your face. Rely on the advice of an expert and don't pretend to know what's best for your face.
• Ten days before the procedure, avoid taking anti-inflammatory and anticoagulants if possible, as these tend to thin the blood. This condition will make the area more prone to bruising and bleeding.
• A few small bruises in the injection area are normal and should go away in 5-7 days. Your doctor may also recommend local application of specific products to dissolve the blood clot if needed.
• Don't expect to have Angelina Jolie lips. You can take the photo of your favorite celebrity to the doctor as inspiration, but beware, only you with the advice of your doctor will have to decide which look is best for your face. For more natural results, increase the volume gradually - not all at the first treatment.
• At the end of the treatment, bumps and lumps may appear: do not panic. They are the result of a filling very close to the surface of the skin and tend to spontaneously reabsorb within a few weeks in most cases. However, ask the doctor who performed the treatment for a consultation.
• If you suffer from cold sores, notify your doctor a few weeks before treatment. He will probably recommend preventative care a couple of days before the session. If there is inflammation or infection on the lip area, it is advisable to notify the doctor and postpone treatment until the situation is normalized.
• Avoid taking very hot drinks or foods immediately after undergoing lip filler to limit the risk of worsening inflammation and bruising.