Lip Augmentation (Hyaluronic Acid)

Lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid uses a soft, cross-linked gel to enhance the volume, shape and border definition of the lips while keeping movement and proportion natural. The treatment starts with a conversation about what you would like to change — more hydration and a tidier outline, a little extra fullness, or correction of an asymmetry — and the doctor recommends an appropriate amount of product, often starting conservatively for first-time…

A topical anaesthetic is applied and the filler products also contain lidocaine, so the procedure is generally well tolerated. The gel is placed with a fine needle or cannula and shaped by hand; results are visible immediately, although lips commonly swell for a day or two and small bruises can occur before the final shape becomes clear over one to two weeks. Hyaluronic acid lip filler is gradually broken down by the body over the following months, after…