Lip Augmentation (Hyaluronic Acid)

Hyaluronic-acid lip enhancement to add subtle volume, improve symmetry and define the lip border, shaped to stay in proportion with the rest of the face. At Rivendell Clinic the doctor discusses your goals — more hydration and a tidy outline, gentle extra volume or correction of unevenness — and tailors the amount accordingly. A botulinum-toxin lip flip is available as an alternative or addition for a fuller upper lip without extra filler.

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. At Rivendell Clinic the session starts with a conversation about what you would like — better hydration and a defined outline, a little more volume, or correction of asymmetry — and the physician recommends a volume to match, often starting conservatively for first-time patients. A topical anaesthetic is applied and most lip fillers also contain lidocaine, so the procedure is generally well tolerated. The gel is placed with a fine needle or a blunt cannula and shaped by hand; results are visible immediately, though lips commonly swell for 24–48 hours and small bruises can occur before the final shape settles over one to two weeks. Hyaluronic-acid lip filler is typically associated with a duration of around six to nine months, as the lips are mobile and break filler down relatively quickly. For a fuller upper lip without adding much volume, a botulinum-toxin lip flip can be used to gently roll the lip edge outward. As with other hyaluronic-acid treatments, the result can be dissolved with hyaluronidase if you wish to adjust it. Lip enhancement suits adults seeking subtle, balanced lips; it is not performed in pregnancy or breastfeeding or over active cold sores, and suitability is confirmed beforehand.