Lip fillers appear to be the treatment of the moment, with more and more people searching for the fuller, bee-stung lip look seen on celebrities such as Kylie Jenner. Below we explore lip fillers further. What exactly does the treatment involve? Is it safe? Does it hurt? And where can I get them?
What are Lip Fillers?
Lip fillers are a treatment, which can be used to reduce any lines and wrinkles around your mouth, to define your lip line and to give the lips a fullness and smoothness with the shape you desire.
What exactly does the treatment involve?
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is injected into the lip area with an ultrafine needle, which provides volume and definition to the lips. It is not a permanent treatment however and it usually lasts around six months to a year. There are a few different brands of HA on the market, such as Restylane and Juvederm. The fillers work immediately, so you will see results straight away.
Are Lip Fillers Safe?
It is important to do your research on who will perform your lip filling injections and go to someone with facial aesthetics experience. They should review your medical history and discuss your goals in detail. It is a good idea to ask for before and after pictures of previous people, they have treated.
After treatment, you may notice a few small bumps under your lips. These will usually smooth out within a week or two but if they don’t your injector can remove them. Whilst rare, there are occasional more serious complications, such as a blood clot. Therefore, if you are experiencing any significant, serious pain or skin discoloration, then you should consult your doctor as soon as possible.
Do they hurt?
Most dermal fillers have an anaesthetic added to them, so the actual treatment process should be relatively pain free. Practitioners also usually use topical anaesthetics on the area, which minimises the discomfort felt by the client.
Once the treatment has been completed, there could be a little swelling, redness or tenderness around the area. There can also be a slight itching sensation in the treatment area, however, these symptoms should pass after a few hours.
Where can I get Lip Fillers?
It is important to go to a facial aesthetics practitioner with particular expertise in facial aesthetics such as dermal fillers and anti-wrinkle injections. The practitioner should consider your safety and the results, knowing exactly the look you wish to achieve and should have vast experience in performing facial procedures.
Here at Dentistry@68, we have a dedicated facial aesthetics arm, known as Rejuvenate@68. We operate under strict guidelines set out by The British Dental Association and the Care Quality Commission regarding safety, cross infection and sterilisation procedures, so you know you are in completely safe hands.
We are located in Poole town centre with onsite car parking facilities and easy access from the surrounding areas of Dorset, Hampshire and the West Country.
If you would like any further information on getting lip fillers, anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, chemical peels or any of our other facial aesthetic treatments, please call us on 01202 673037 or email info@rejuvenate68.co.uk