Lip Augmentation (Hyaluronic Acid)

Hyaluronic acid lip enhancement adds subtle volume, improves symmetry and defines the lip border, tailored to keep the result in proportion with the rest of the face. PARKOWA's aesthetic-medicine doctor discusses your goals and recommends a suitable amount, often starting conservatively. The soft gel can be dissolved if you ever want to adjust the result, making it a flexible option for first-time patients.

Lip augmentation uses soft, cross-linked hyaluronic acid filler to enhance the volume, shape and border definition of the lips while keeping movement and proportion natural. Treatment begins with a discussion of what you would like to achieve — more hydration and a tidier border, a little extra fullness, or correction of slight asymmetry — and the doctor recommends an amount accordingly, often starting conservatively for first-time patients so the change is balanced and not overdone. At PARKOWA the procedure is performed by an aesthetic-medicine doctor. A topical anaesthetic is applied and the filler products also contain a local anaesthetic, so it is generally well tolerated. The gel is placed with a fine needle or cannula and shaped by hand; results are immediate, though it is normal for lips to swell for a day or two and for small bruises to occur. The final shape becomes clear within one to two weeks. Because the lips are mobile and metabolise filler relatively quickly, hyaluronic acid lip enhancement typically lasts in the region of six to nine months before a top-up is considered. As with other hyaluronic acid treatments, the result can be dissolved if you wish to reverse or adjust it, which is reassuring for those new to the treatment. Lip enhancement suits adults seeking subtle, balanced lips; it is avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding and over active cold sores, and suitability is checked beforehand.