Lip fillers can last approximately 6 months. It is important to be aware that your metabolism can impact the longevity of product. The extent of volume loss in the lip and the history of previous treatments can influence how long a dermal filler product will last.

Lip fillers start from $495. The price can vary depending on the product used. The types of dermal fillers available for lip filler treatments are discussed during your complimentary consultation along with the pricing of each filler.

The lip can be a sensitive area. Our experience team of Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses provide you with numbing options during your compliment consultation that will be available to you to assist with reducing pain during treatment.

Lip fillers are made up of a natural occurring sugar that work to attract and absorb water. This mechanism helps to provide volume and hydrating effects for your lip tissues.

Lip fillers are aimed to integrate into your tissues. This integration promotes a soft and natural feel. At times lumps can be felt post treatment and we may advise that you massage these areas or present to clinic for review. Lip filler that has developed significantly hard lumps requires a review, although this is uncommon. Lips that have had multiple treatments of dermal fillers over time may develop lumps as a result over filling. It may be suggested during your complimentary consultation that dissolving and starting again is recommended.

Dermal filler treatments during pregnancy are not advisable due to the limited research that is available providing safety and efficacy of treatment. It is important to note that whilst some people may feel dermal fillers are safe it is the use of antibiotics, dissolving agents and other medications that may be necessary should a complication occur that may be deemed unsafe. It is necessary to have significant research that proves all aspects of the treatment safe and not just having dermal fillers in isolation.

If you are on antibiotics you will need to reschedule your Lip Filler treatment to 2 to 4 weeks post ceasing the course. If you have been unwell or are on antibiotics you must bring this to the attention of your clinician so an appropriate appointment can be rescheduled for you. You must at all times be 100% well during treatment. Research demonstrates that people who undergo dermal filler treatments whilst unwell or within a period close to this, are at an increased of infection, granulomas or inflammatory responses.

Lip balm can be used post treatment if it is new and unopened. Remember it is important to avoid the risk of microscopic bacteria and therefore new and unused are recommended. We will apply a balm post treatment prior to you leaving clinic.

This is a good question. To say it does ‘fully dissolve’ is a difficult statement to make. Dermal filler will be metabolised and broken down by the human body. This varies depending on each individual person, their ability to do this and their medical history. Dermal filler and how it is completely metabolised over the years is still undergoing research. There are approx. longevity timelines suggested for each dermal filler. In our clinical experience we have seen circumstances where it appears the dermal filler has completely gone from a visual observation and cases where the dermal filler is still holding results despite suggestions it should have completely metabolised as per longevity timeframe. This question can be further explained during your complimentary consultation.

Swelling can last for approx. 3 to 4 days. It is important to always plan for swelling as we are unable to predict how you will swell post treatment. Some people will have minimal swelling and others can swell quite noticeably. In rare cases swelling can present longer than 4 days.

We recommend no drinking alcohol for at least 24hrs post treatment. Remember alcohol can increase the risk of bruising as it can thin the blood. It is important to consider your alcohol consumption prior to treatment will put you at an increased risk of bruising.

You do not need to get lip fillers done again if you do not want to. The filler will over time metabolise. If you want to maintain volume and prevent volume loss then ongoing dermal filler treatments will be required to maintain desired results. Remember that multiple treatments may be required to reach your desired result endpoint.