HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GET LIP FILLERS
Well if you are on the internet you may see a lot of people with lip fillers, whether it's celebrities, Instagram Models or influencers, everyone has lip fillers and they are most likely the reason you want to get lip fillers but before you decide to get them to make sure you know these facts and tips so you don't get weird looking lips or something you did not expect.
Let's be honest, for girls out there with thin lips its kind of a struggle but if you look at the bright side you can always use a liner or a liquid lipstick to adjust the lip shape but that's not the point. it's not as a piece of cake thingy as you might but even though getting your lips injected is about as common as getting your hair highlighted (Thanks to Instagram). But let me remind you that lip augmentation is a real procedure with real risks when done incorrectly. And as much as I’m sure you’d love to hurry up and get those plump lips you’ve always wanted, take some time to consider all the facts first.
Something I recently found out that fillers can get you blind, your skin can start falling and you might get an allergic reaction but well these are not the full list of side effects, the list can go on and on. so before you head out to get your lips have done here's what you should know.
As we age, the skin loses laxity, volume, and subcutaneous fat. Dermal fillers which are naturally derived such as hyaluronic acid can be injected into the skin to plump, add volume to the area or soften facial lines or wrinkles.
How much are they?
From £190 for a single treatment with the nurse, up to £1320 for a masseter treatment with the medical director.
Are there risks involved?
As with any procedure, surgical or non-surgical, there is always an element of risk involved. However, with the correct administration of the injections, the risks associated with naturally derived dermal fillers are rare and minimal. These can vary from a little bruising to lumps around the area.
What are these lumps and why do they happen?
They are usually inside the lip so cannot be seen on the outside, however, if you feel the lip from the inside they can be felt. Sometimes too much product is injected, resulting in it looking for a space to sit in. If minor, they will disappear with time. If the lumps are more noticeable, we can inject a substance to make them disappear. They could occur with too thick a filler and they are more likely to show up with a patient who has thin lips as space wherein you are injecting is small.
What are the risks of having hyaluronic acid filler in your lips?
Lip fillers should be administered in a safe and sterile environment by a fully trained practitioner who can exhibit good results in order to avoid disfigurement. Unfortunately, the treatment is often portrayed as a ‘beauty treatment’ and offered at slashed prices in an unsterile environment, leading to many unregulated establishments acting unethically. In these cases, there are great risks with lip fillers such as: infection, bruising, necrosis, and disfigurement. A lack of care and experience heightens these risks, so people should do thorough research on the establishment and the practitioner offering the treatment and not be lured into cheap options.
Why is it so often very noticeable?
Some patients use fillers to add volume to areas of the face where natural fat has depleted such as around the eyes and the cheeks. When administered in the correct way, you should get natural-looking results. However, sometimes the results can look unnatural when too much filler is placed in these areas which makes the face look puffy. The best approach is “less is more”. More filler can always be added, but it is more difficult to take away if you’ve gone overboard. When you are over 50, problems can also arise as the loss of facial volume is too significant and so the results are less subtle. At this age, you might need to tighten and lift the skin with a facelift. The reason you see so many bad cases of fillers is because the media sensationalize the worst ‘botched’ cases, but generally speaking, you can achieve very natural looking results when administered correctly.
Who is an ideal candidate for the treatment?
Dermal fillers are a fantastic option for those that have imperfections and irregularities on the face. They can help with superficial problems such as wrinkles and lines, small and thin lips, dents or contours in the face, hollows under the eyes, and even irregularities with the nose.
How young can you be to have the treatment?
Fillers aren’t usually necessary for the face until your forties which is when you may start to notice a visible loss of volume in the skin. On the other hand, lip fillers can be offered at a younger age, particularly as they are part of a growing non-surgical trend at the moment. I would not recommend lip fillers for anyone who has not yet reached their mid-twenties, but this is also dependent on whether or not they will be considered as a good candidate.
What are the worst side effects?
Side effects are rare but you may experience: bruising, redness, swelling and in some cases, you may see or feel little bumps under the skin. Sometimes, but not often, these bumps will be permanent. In the worst case scenario, you could be left with extreme swelling or bumps, then the adverse effects can be treated with Hyaluronidase to dissolve the filler.
I hope these tips are helpful for you before you get an appointment to ger lip fillers and if these were helpful please let me know by following us on our socials. <3
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