5 Things to Know About Lip Fillers

If you’ve been thinking about just adding some hydration to your lips, or completely enhancing your pout, there are some important things to know prior to numbing up.

1. Not all fillers are created equal. Do your research and choose a reputable dermal filler product that’s high quality and comes with a long, well documented track record. When you’re placing a filler in your body that’s going to change your appearance – and be there for a long time – don’t cut corners for the sake of convenience or a few dollars! This is why we use both Juvéderm and RHA dermal fillers for their reputable and result driven histories.

2. It isn’t forever. Because hyaluronic acid is eventually metabolized by your body over time, it isn’t permanent. You can remove hyaluronic acid fillers if you don’t like your results, by having an enzyme injected, which dissolves the filler. Some fillers will last longer than others, and each person metabolize filler differently.

3. You can go about your daily life afterwards but don’t have a treatment immediately before any big events (like a wedding or important function) – allow at least five days in case you bruise or have lingering swelling.

4. You will see the results immediately; although they might be slightly over-inflated to start! Your lips will be swollen at first, but you’ll see the effects of the fillers quickly. The swelling can take 1-3 days to go down and the filler will fully settle by 2 weeks.

5. Choose an honest provider. It’s important to select a provider that will give you an honest idea of the results you can expect – who can tell you if they can’t achieve what you want, and can suggest that you pull back when you might be going a bit too far.