Lip filler applications to augment the lips are consistently ranked as one of the most popular non-surgical aesthetic treatments yearly. The recent pandemic has not deflated the enthusiasm for fuller pouts. Perhaps, it’s likely you know someone who has experienced lip filler, and social media is filled with people with perfectly augmented lips. 

 

However, if you are considering getting injections for yourself, it is essential to remember that this is a natural procedure with real risks. These risks must be emphasized and carefully weighed before submitting to the process. But first things first, what is a lip filler?

 

What Is A Lip Filler?

The area around the lips is one area where patients request dermal filler injected more often than any other part of their face. Dermal filler is one of the most prevalent non-invasive treatments. 

 

Providers can personalize each patient’s lip filler treatment following the patient’s specific goals and concerns, thanks to the wide variety of available dermal filler options. This can be done to sharpen the lip contour, balance lip asymmetry or proportion, restore volume, or add a boost of hydration to smooth subtle cracks.

 

All of these benefits may suit your needs, but you should need to know some things first before considering lip fillers. Here are some ten items you should know before having lip fillers.

 

10 Things To Consider Before Having Lip Fillers

 

1.) Find A Medically Qualified Provider

 

Picking a medically qualified provider is critical no matter what treatment you’re getting, especially when a formula is injected into your body. To ensure you like your provider’s work, look at their qualifications, background, testimonials, reviews, and even some examples of lip filler before and after photos. 

 

Numerous reports recently came up regarding messed-up lip fillers performed by unqualified providers. So, don’t be enticed by low-cost salon services; if you’re going to have it done, it should be done by a professional. You’ll have a hard time hiding behind misshapen lips!

 

2.) Types Of Lip Fillers Available

 

Collagen used to be the big thing for pouty lips. But the issue with this is that it’s a long-term solution—which, while appealing at first, isn’t so great if you don’t like the result or later decide you don’t want them. Likewise, they will undoubtedly last long, but their effects take a while to appear. 

 

Nowadays, hyaluronic acid (HA) is the most typically used compound. HA is a naturally occurring compound that can hold 1,000 times its weight in water, making it an excellent plumping agent. It’s also brief and can be liquefied if necessary, which is ideal in the event of a complication. The effects of HA also appear faster than collagen. 

 

3.) Are Lip Fillers Safe?

 

FDA-approved hyaluronic acid lip fillers are safe if a medically qualified provider applies them. If you have any apprehensions about your lip fillers, communicate with your provider, and they should be able to offer you the most practical advice. HA fillers can be dissolved if necessary, but collagen lip fillers are far more difficult to remove.

 

4.) How Soon Can You See The Results?

 

Your lips will be swollen for the first 24 hours after receiving lip filler injections, so your first look at them will not represent how they will soon look. If they appear more significant than expected immediately after treatment, this should decrease as the swelling subsides. A good provider will usually invite you back for a post-treatment consultation to check on your lips and address any questions or concerns you may have.

 

The final results of the lip fillers will be entirely noticeable about a week since the initial injections. 

 

5.) How Much Filler You May Need

 

The quantity of filler you have varies depending on the look you want to achieve and what your doctor recommends. However, for your initial appointment, 0.5ml to 1ml of filler is usually enough to give you a natural look. 

 

If you decide you desire a more prominent pout, talk to your provider about the safest, most correct quantity to achieve that natural-looking tout lips feature. Make sure you don’t embarrass yourself; at least for the first appointment, less is more.

 

6.) Will Lip Filler Injections Hurt?

 

Although pain toleration differs from individual to individual, lip fillers are often more uncomfy than painful for many people. 

 

Since the lips are so sensitive, providers use numerous numbing techniques. Some people opt for a dental block, which involves injections into the gums that numb the mouth, while others opt for numbing cream. Consult your doctor to see what alternatives are open to you. Your lips will most likely be swollen and sore for a few days after the lip filler treatment, which is entirely normal.

 

7.) Are There Any Side Effects?

 

Since your lips are so sensitive, they’ll likely be swollen and sore during the first few days after treatment. This sensation may prevail for only a day for some people, but it may take up to three days for others. 

 

Likewise, you may experience bruising, redness, and pin-prick marks since HA is injected with a needle or cannula. As with any treatment, there is also the possibility of an allergic reaction. For a complete list of side effects, talk to your provider. 

 

8.) How Long Do Lip Fillers Last?

 

Lip fillers usually last between 6 and 10 months. However, it is dependent on how long it takes your body to metabolize the HA. It will last less than six months for some people and more than six months for others.

 

9.) How Long Will The Procedure Take?

 

You will likely begin your lip filler appointment with a brief consultation to describe your medical history and objectives. Following that, ‘before’ photos may be taken, and numbing cream may be applied, which could take up to 30 minutes. Next, the injection can be used and completed in as little as two minutes. Expect the appointment to last about 45 minutes total, give or take.

 

10.) What To Avoid Before Your Lip Filler Appointment

 

Avoid taking aspirin, ibuprofen, vitamin E, and fish oil supplements for about a week before getting lip filler injections. These are natural blood thinners and may cause you to bruise more. However, you can still take paracetamol during this time. Alcohol is also strongly advised because it increases bleeding and bruising.

 

Takeaway

 

Our knowledgeable team at Meridian Medical Spa will provide you with detailed instructions and will be delighted to respond to any questions you may have about your lip filler treatment. Contact our team today for more information on lip fillers or schedule a lip filler appointment.