Lip enhancement is a cosmetic procedure to add volume to lips, reduce wrinkles, correct asymmetries, or enhance their appearance. The procedure uses hyaluronic acid gel, applied through a series of injections, typically taking around 30 minutes. Before treatment, a medical consultation ensures the patient is suitable for the procedure. Discomfort is minimised with numbing cream, and precautions include avoiding aspirin, fish oil, and alcohol. Recovery may involve some bruising and minor bleeding. The effect lasts 6-9 months, with a follow-up visit recommended for assessment.

Using dermal fillers can enhance the definition of your lips as well as reduce the appearance of fine lines. A natural sugar gel with 100% biodegradability is injected into the lips, although the results are not permanent the new agents can last up to 2 years before needing lip enhancement treatment again. Often as a result of ageing, smoking or sun damage to our skin, fine lines appear around the lip area.

Lip augmentation is a cosmetic procedure designed to enhance the lips, offering solutions for various goals—whether you’re looking to add volume to thin lips, soften lines and wrinkles, correct asymmetries, or simply enhance your lips’ appearance with a natural look.

Since lip fillers are classified as a medical procedure, there are certain requirements and precautions to consider. First, you must be over 18 years of age. Before undergoing the treatment, you’ll have a medical consultation, which may include a virtual facetime session with a general practitioner (GP), to ensure you’re healthy and suitable for the procedure. During this consultation, your medical history, allergies, and current medications will be discussed and kept confidential.

The lip augmentation process can cause some discomfort, especially around the cupid’s bow. To minimise this discomfort, numbing cream is applied to the area before the treatment begins. The actual procedure typically takes around 30 minutes, with an additional 20 minutes required for the initial consultation. The filler used is a high-quality hyaluronic acid gel, which is injected into the lips in a series of injections until the desired result is achieved.

To prepare for the procedure, it’s important to avoid certain substances that may increase the risk of bleeding or bruising. This includes aspirin, anticoagulants like fish oil and vitamin E, as well as coffee and alcohol on the day of the treatment. If you’re prone to cold sores, the injections might trigger an outbreak, so it’s advisable to have a topical antiviral cream ready to use.

After the treatment, some bruising and minor bleeding are common. To help reduce inflammation and promote healing, taking arnica and consuming pineapple are recommended.

Lip fillers typically last between 6-9 months and are not permanent. A follow-up visit is encouraged about two weeks after the procedure to assess the results and compare before-and-after images.

Call 02 8880 7936 today to book an appointment for lip injections at our Sydney skin clinic.