EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LIP FILLERS

Although lip augmentation procedure was once thought of as a novelty reserved only for those who are well-off, the advances in the cosmetic industry allowed for it to become readily available to anyone who seeks to improve the appearance of their lips. As a non-surgical, affordable, and highly effective procedure with minimal downtime and natural-looking results, it is no wonder lip fillers are considered one of the most popular beauty trends of this decade.

As with any aesthetic treatment, lip fillers are surrounded by myths and misconceptions that may make you hesitant to try this amazing procedure. Lip fillers are creating a lot of buzz on social media platforms and a lot of celebrities consider lip fillers as one of their favorite procedures. Especially if they get lip fillers at Lucia Clinic. Lucia Clinic’s doctors have an open and honest relationship with their clients and the first thing they do is have a thorough consultation. Every client has different aesthetic goals regarding their lips. Every client also has a different idea about perfect lips. And that’s crucial – Lucia Clinic’s doctors always advise their clients about how to achieve beautiful and natural-looking results with lip fillers. It’s all in the perfect balance of your lips and the rest of your face.

While considering to get lip fillers, you may ask yourself –

Will everybody notice? What if I get duck lips? How much lip filler do I need?

All these questions are totally legit. You can get all the answers and raise the veil of mystery once you meet Lucia Clinic doctors. Remember – their goal and mission is to make you happy with your lip filler treatment results.

WHAT ARE LIP FILLERS?

Lip fillers or lip augmentation is a cosmetic procedure performed in order to give you plumper and fuller lips. Lip fillers are perfect for restoring or adding volume to your lips or improving their shape. There are different types of lip fillers on the market, but one of the best is definitely JUVEDERM lip fillers. Lucia Clinic’s doctors use these lip fillers because they are based on hyaluronic acid – a substance that is already present in your body. Juvederm lip fillers are of the highest quality and they are specifically designed to deliver you the best results – natural-looking and beautifully enhanced lips.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HYALURONIC ACID FILLERS?

Hyaluronic acid lip fillers are well-known for their unique ability to improve the appearance of your lips. Namely, once injected, they will add volume, structure, and shape to your lips, making them look plump and smooth. Hyaluronic acid is also very effective in softening the fine lines that can appear around the lips, and it can be used for volumizing the upper, lower, or both lips. The advantages of opting for this type of lip filler are numerous. To begin with, using hyaluronic acid gives you greater control over the volume of your lips since only a certain amount of the substance is injected at a time. What’s more, the treatment is gradual, meaning that you may receive several injections until you are satisfied with the result. Also, bruising and swelling are reduced, and the possibility of having an allergic reaction is highly unlikely. Moreover, the very nature of the substance allows for any bumps and lumps to be dissolved fairly quickly. However, probably the greatest benefit of hyaluronic acid lip fillers is the fact that even though the results are not permanent, they are reasonably long-lasting – typical HA fillers need to be redone every six to nine months.

WHAT DO LIP FILLERS TARGET?

As your skin gets older it loses its volume because of the reduced production of elastin fibers, collagen and hyaluronic acid that support it and make it strong.

Lip fillers reduce these signs of aging and restore the youthfulness of your lips. But lip fillers can also help you enhance thin lips or improve their symmetry. So, as you can see, lip fillers are super versatile.

For example, lip fillers can improve your lip body by adding more volume to it. Your lips get more enhanced and look hydrated and plump. With a subtle enhancement, lip fillers can make your lips significantly more beautiful. They will still look natural and in balance with the rest of your facial features.

Lip fillers are also very effective in enhancing the cupid bow or the V-shaped contour in your upper lip center. This way your upper lip is shaped better or if it’s thin it can get more contoured.

One of the most popular uses of lip fillers is definitely boosting thin lips. If you are bothered with thin lips, lip fillers will make your lips fuller and more voluminous. But they will still keep your lips looking natural. Now this is where you avoid looking overly-done or ending up with duck lips. Lucia Clinic’s doctors will inject just the right amount of fillers into your lips to make them better shaped, luscious and plump. The artistic eye and skilled hands of Lucia Clinic’s doctors will make your lips just perfect.

WHAT DOES THE PROCEDURE LOOK LIKE?

At the very beginning, you should have an extensive consultation with your doctor to determine the exact area you wish to be injected and the amount of substance or the number of treatments you will need to achieve the desired results. Then, the doctor will mark the desired areas and, if needed, apply a topical or local numbing agent which enables the procedure to be painless, apart from a slight pinching sensation. Once your mouth feels numb, the doctor will use needles to inject hyaluronic acid into the soft tissue of your lips. The whole procedure takes around 15 to 20 minutes. After lip fillers are injected, you will receive either a massage or ice applied to the treated area to ease the discomfort, prevent swelling, and avoid forming bumps and lumps.

You will see the results instantly – your lips will look smooth, full and nicely contoured. JUVEDERM lips fillers make your lips youthful and natural-looking because they contain ingredients that keep the natural feel and movement of your lips. Once Lucia Clinic’s doctors inject fillers into your lips, hyaluronic acid instantly bonds with water in your lips and enhances and smooths out your lips.

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER THE PROCEDURE?

As we said, you will be able to notice the results immediately after the lip fillers are injected and the procedure is over. A certain degree of swelling will be visible for the first day or two, but the numbness you might feel in your lips will wear off in just 15 short minutes, which means you can go back to your usual everyday activities as soon as you leave your doctor’s office. To get the best results, you need to stay hydrated and avoid getting a face massage or a facial on the same day. You should also avoid strenuous exercises and heated environments, due to the increased blood flow. In addition, do not take vitamin E, fish oil or painkillers which are known to thin the blood and thinner blood increases the possibility of bleeding and bruising. Moreover, avoid putting any kind of firm pressure on the treated area and refrain from using lip balms or lipsticks right after the procedure.

HOW TO MAINTAIN LIP FILLERS?

Since lip fillers are not permanent, their effect may last anywhere from three months to a year, so the exact time to schedule a touch-up treatment is different for every patient. The longevity is affected by the type of lip filler used, your age, and your lifestyle. For example, the filler tends to dissolve faster when a patient has a more physically active lifestyle, as opposed to those patients whose lifestyle would be best described as sedentary.

CAN THEY BE REMOVED?

If you dislike your lip fillers to such an extent that you want the effect to be reversed immediately, the good news is that it is possible to do so. Your doctor will inject into your lips another substance that can break down the filler within five minutes.

CONCLUSION

We hope that this guide has helped you understand lip fillers better. Apart from being one of the most popular cosmetic procedures, lip fillers are also safe, long-lasting, and fully customizable. They have numerous benefits – one of the most important is that they are precisely injected into your targeted area. This is the key of beautiful and natural-looking results of your lip filler treatment. Lip fillers are minimally invasive and don’t require any downtime. This makes them perfect for your busy lifestyle. With Lucia Clinic’s doctors by your side, your lip filler treatment will be an amazing journey.

For more information about Lucia Clinic lip filler treatment, schedule your consultation with Lucia Clinic doctors.