Questions You Should Know about Lip Cosmetic
Lip Filler FAQs - The Cosmetic Skin Clinic
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What are lip fillers?
Can I smoke or vape after lip filler?
How long after lip fillers can I wear lipstick?
Can you drink alcohol after lip fillers?
Can you get lip fillers at 17?
Can lip fillers look natural?
Do lip fillers hurt?
Are lip fillers vegan?
How long do lip fillers last?
Can you fly after lip fillers?
How much are lip fillers?
How to reduce swelling after lip fillers?
Can you get lip fillers when pregnant?
What are lip fillers?
Lip fillers are a non-surgical cosmetic treatment to help patients achieve fuller, plumper lips. These injectable treatments also fill lines and wrinkles and restore volume to lips that have lost their shape and structure as part of the ageing process. Lip fillers are made of hyaluronic acid, a natural sugar protein that hydrates the skin by retaining water and providing structural support to skin tissues. They provide immediate visible improvements to the lips by smoothing wrinkles and improving the appearance of deflated or saggy skin.
Can I smoke or vape after lip filler?
We recommend to avoid smoking or vaping for up to 48 hours after getting lip fillers. Both smoking and vaping require pursing your lips, which can put pressure on the filler and potentially cause uneven results. Additionally, the chemicals in cigarettes and vape juice can interfere with the healing process by reducing blood flow, increasing swelling, bruising, as well as the risk of infection.
If you must smoke or vape after you’ve had lip filler, try to minimize the suction motion.
How long after lip fillers can I wear lip balm or lipstick?
There is no medical reason why you cannot apply makeup including lip gloss, lip balm or lipstick directly after lip fillers. A treatment can leave the lips feeling slightly tender, so it is recommended that you leave it a day before applying makeup to the treatment area.
Can you drink alcohol after lip fillers?
Some people may be wary of allowing alcohol to pass over lips that have just been enhanced; however, alcohol does not in any way interfere with the results of the procedure. In the past, doctors have recommended not drinking for 24 hours because alcohol is thought to enlarge blood vessels, which may increase susceptibility to bruising. If bruising is a major concern, follow this advice.
Can you get lip fillers at 17?
There are currently no age restrictions for receiving dermal fillers in the UK; however, most clinics will insist on receiving parental consent before performing treatments on anyone under 18. It is important to note that most people do not stop growing until they reach their early 20s; therefore, many practitioners will advise younger patients to go through a thorough consultation in order to assess whether the treatment is actually necessary.
Can lip fillers look natural?
Yes. It is entirely down to you how enhanced you wish your lips to look. The Cosmetic Skin Clinic‘s team of practitioners are highly skilled medics with years of experience working in aesthetics. Staff at the clinic pride themselves on their light touch and ability to produce natural-looking results.
Do lip fillers hurt?
As lip fillers are a non-surgical procedure, they require no invasive surgery, cuts or stitches on the lips. Some patients may feel a slight sense of discomfort when having this injectable treatment. But it is usually very mild. Most patients will just feel a tiny scratch as the injection is applied and a tingling sensation as the filler is injected. We can also apply a local anaesthetic to the treatment area to completely minimise discomfort for patients who are feeling particularly anxious.
Are lip fillers vegan?
The hyaluronic acid used in both Juvéderm and Restylane is made from bacteria, and hence is suitable for vegans. However, other dermal fillers use hyaluronic acid derived from animal sources, so it is best to check first. A secondary consideration is that most pharmaceutical products like dermal fillers go through a period of animal testing before they are considered safe for use on humans.
How long do lip fillers last?
Most dermal filler treatments last between six to eight months. We recommend additional booster top-up treatments every six months to a year for patients who want to achieve year-round plumpness and structure in their lips. For patients who require subtle results, we recommend replenishments on a yearly basis. But every patient is different, so we tailor these top-ups depending on their unique visual needs.
Can you fly after lip fillers?
Yes, you can fly after getting lip fillers, but you should take a few precautions.
- If you’re flying soon after the procedure, consider bringing an ice pack (if allowed) and avoid touching or pressing on your lips.
- Drink plenty of water and apply a hydrating lip balm as the dry air on the plane can dehydrate your lips.
- To minimize swelling, avoid alcohol and salty foods before your flight.
How much are lip fillers?
At The Cosmetic Skin Clinic, our lip filler treatments start from £370. We are one of the leading UK centres for lip filler treatments, with a 5-Star Trustpilot rating. We have also been rated as one of the Best Dermal Filler clinics in the UK by Tatler magazine in their annual Cosmetic Surgery guide.
How to reduce swelling after lip fillers?
In some cases, lip filler patients may experience swelling in the lip area after having the treatment carried out. The amount of lip filler used on a patient can also have an impact on the risk of swelling occurring. This is a completely normal side effect of lip injections and tends to show through after two days of treatment, before reducing and returning to normality after two weeks. If lip swelling does occur, then patients can apply ice to the lips using an ice pack or an ice cube covered in cloth (so it doesn’t stick to the lip and cause pain). This will help ease any swelling, itching, bruising or pain that may occur as a result of the treatment.
Can you get lip fillers when pregnant?
As with many medical cosmetic treatments, it is not advisable to receive lip filler treatments while pregnant. Dermal fillers have not been tested or verified for safety and efficacy on pregnant patients, so there is no concrete evidence to support the safety of fillers in this group of patients.
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Lip Fillers: What to Expect, Types, Benefits & Side Effects
What are lip fillers?
Lip fillers are injections that add volume to your lips. They’re a type of dermal filler.
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Lip fillers consist of synthetic hyaluronic acid (HA) — HA is a natural substance in your body. There are many different brands of lip fillers, including Juvederm®, Restylane® and Perlane®.
Who gets lip fillers?
Getting lip fillers is a personal decision. Pursuing your wants and desires for your body can be empowering.
To be considered for lip fillers, you should:
- Be in good physical health.
- Have realistic expectations.
- Not have an active oral infection, including canker sores or cold sores.
Many people who get lip fillers want to increase the size of their lips. You might want to enlarge the size of your lips for many reasons, including:
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- Restoring a previous lip size. As you age, your lips may get smaller or thinner, your philtrum (the groove between your upper lip and septum) may get longer and flatter and the distance between the corners of your mouth (intercommissural distance) may increase.
- Correcting the shape of your lips. It’s common for your lips to be different sizes or shapes (asymmetrical).
- Smoothing wrinkles. When you smile or laugh, wrinkles sometimes develop on the sides of your mouth.
- Boosting confidence. Lip fillers can help improve your self-esteem and body image.
Why are lip fillers used?
Lip fillers restore or add volume to your lips. They don’t stop the aging process, but they might help delay the need for a more invasive surgical lip augmentation, like lip implants or a lip lift. They can also help you achieve a desired look, which boosts your self-esteem.
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Over time, you may lose volume in your lips, which may be a result of:
- Genetics.
- Smoking.
- Sun damage.
How common are lip filler procedures?
Lip filler procedures are common. In , healthcare providers performed over 2.1 million lip filler procedures.
How long do lip fillers last?
Lip fillers typically last 12 to 18 months. However, it depends on your age and how fast your body breaks down calories into energy (metabolism). Younger people tend to burn calories faster, so lip fillers don’t last as long.
What happens before a lip filler procedure?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hasn’t approved the use of lip fillers in anyone under the age of 21. As a result, you must be at least 21 years old to get FDA-approved lip fillers.
Before your lip filler procedure, you’ll meet with your healthcare provider. They’ll assess many factors, including your mental health and any social conditions. Your healthcare provider may ask the following questions:
- Why do you want lip fillers?
- What’re your expectations?
- Do you think a lot about imagined or very small defects with your body?
- Is a spouse, partner or friend encouraging you to get lip fillers?
Your physical health and the shape of your face are also important. Your healthcare provider will evaluate your general health, including any preexisting health conditions or risk factors. Talk to your healthcare provider about any allergies you have, too. And tell them about any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medications that you’re taking, including herbal supplements.
Your healthcare provider will examine and measure your face. They’ll also take photographs of your face and lips for your medical record.
When considering the size of your lips, it’s important to imagine how you’ll look. Think about getting a new haircut. You may show your hairstylist a photograph to give them an idea of how you’d like your hair to look. However, your hairstylist might tell you that your hair won’t look like the photograph because of your hair texture, hairline, volume or length. You may want your lips to look like a celebrity’s lips, but it might not be achievable because your face shape and features are unique. Ask your healthcare provider if bringing in a picture is helpful. But be prepared to thoroughly describe what you want your lips to look like if your healthcare provider doesn’t want to reference a photograph.
What happens during a lip filler procedure?
During a lip filler procedure, your healthcare provider will apply a topical anesthetic to your lips. The topical anesthetic will numb your lips so you won’t feel any pain and the process is as comfortable as possible. The numbing creams often consist of benzocaine, lidocaine and tetracaine (BLT). About 15 to 30 minutes later, your lips should be numb.
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If you have a BLT allergy, your healthcare provider may give you a nerve block injection to numb your lips. About 15 to 30 minutes after the injection, your lips should be numb.
Your healthcare provider will then use a thin needle to inject lip filler into any or all parts of your lips, including the edges of your lips (vermillion border), the curve in the center of your upper lip (Cupid’s bow) and your oral commissures (corners of your mouth). You won’t feel any pain, but you may feel a pinching sensation, and your eyes may water. On average, your healthcare provider will insert 1 milliliter (mL) of lip filler into your lips, which is about one-fifth of a teaspoon. The needle won’t go deeper than 2.5 millimeters (mm) into your skin.
Your healthcare provider may apply an ice pack to your lips throughout the procedure to minimize swelling and bruising.
The entire procedure may take as little as 30 minutes or as long as two hours.
What happens after a lip filler procedure?
After the procedure is complete, your healthcare provider may gently massage your lips so that they absorb the filler. They may continue to ice your lips as well.
Your healthcare provider will monitor you for up to 15 minutes to ensure you don’t experience any side effects, including dizziness, nausea or substantial bleeding. Once they determine that you no longer require monitoring, they’ll let you go home (discharge you). A local anesthetic won’t make you tired or groggy, so you can drive yourself home. However, you may want to have a family member or friend drive you home just in case.
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Your lips may be swollen, sensitive and bruised. Swelling usually goes away after 24 to 48 hours, but it may take up to a week.
Your healthcare provider will also schedule a follow-up appointment about two weeks after the procedure to monitor your lips. They may take another picture for your medical record so you can see what your lips looked like before the procedure and after they’ve healed.
The following tips will help your lips as they heal:
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- Apply an ice pack for up to 10 minutes to reduce inflammation, pain and swelling.
- Avoid wearing lipstick, lip balm or any other product on your lips for at least 24 hours.
- Refrain from touching or puckering your lips, including kissing and sipping from a straw.
- Be careful brushing your teeth.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Avoid exercising for at least 24 hours.
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