Lip fillers are injections of hyaluronic acid (HA) that are placed into the lips. The injections of filler are strategically placed to enhance the volume and definition of the lips, creating a perfect pout. Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance found in the skin and has a natural affinity with skin tissue. Following treatment, the hyaluronic acid breaks down naturally over time. Lip filler treatments are also reversible.

The results are tailored to suit the client, using more or less filler as appropriate to create a look that can range from subtle to the more dramatic.

Results can last up to 4-6 months after treatment. As with all dermal filler treatments, filler lasts longer when built up gradually over time with repeated treatments. Each client is different – lifestyle factors can play a role in how the filler is metabolised between different individuals.

Note: hot climates, sunbeds, smoking and fast metabolism speed up the breakdown of filler.

Anyone who:

• Is hypersensitive to ingredients including hyaluronic acid, lidocaine, amide-type local anaesthetics and strep type-A gram-positive bacterial proteins
• Currently has an active skin infection, cold sores, sunburn, eczema, psoriasis or a healing wound
• Currently has concurrent febrile status (e.g. flu, cold, sinusitis, UTI)
• Has had major dental work in the past four weeks, or scheduled in the next four weeks
• Has a history of hypertrophic scarring
• Is pregnant or breastfeeding
• Is under 18 years of age
• Has had a rhinoplasty. In this instance, the client will need written authorisation from their treating surgeon

• Avoid blood-thinning and anti-inflammatory medication (e.g. aspirin ibuprofen, fish oil, and St John’s wort) one week prior

Advise your clinician if you:

• Are taking blood thinners
• Using ibuprofen
• Had recent minor dental work (e.g. scale and clean)
• Have a long-haul flight booked within the next two weeks
• Have an auto-immune condition

Following their treatment, the client should be advised to:

• Keep the injection site clean
• Take anti-histamines as required to reduce swelling
• Apply a cool compress to the site for ten minutes every hour, on the day of treatment but do not apply ice
• Avoid facial treatments immediately after treatment
• Avoid excessive pressure or any ‘facing-down’ (e.g. massage) treatments for 24 hours
• Avoid excessive exercise and exposure to heat for the first 24 hours
• Avoid lipsticks, AHA, retinols, vitamin C or oil-based makeup for 24 hours
• Avoid saunas for two weeks
• Avoid long-haul flights for four weeks

• To ensure that you are happy and that optimal results are achieved, it is recommended that you attend a review appointment and assessment after two weeks.
• Your next treatment is due within six months.
• Your health and well-being is our priority. If you are concerned about any aspect of your treatment, or if you become unwell – contact us clinic immediately.