Lip Augmentation (Hyaluronic Acid)

Hyaluronic acid lip enhancement to add subtle volume, improve symmetry and define the lip border, planned to keep the result in proportion with the rest of the face. The doctor tailors the volume to your goals, from a gentle hydrating refresh to more noticeable shaping. An optional botulinum-toxin lip flip can roll the upper lip outward for a fuller look without adding extra filler.

Lip augmentation at Skin Spa uses soft, cross-linked hyaluronic acid filler to enhance the lips' volume, shape and border definition while keeping movement and proportion natural. Treatment starts with a discussion of your goals — more hydration and a tidy border, a little extra volume, or correction of asymmetry — and the doctor recommends a volume accordingly, often starting conservatively for first-time patients. A strong 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 immediate, though lips commonly swell for a day or two and small bruises can occur. The final shape is clear within one to two weeks. Hyaluronic acid lip filler tends to last around six to nine months, as the lips are mobile and metabolise filler relatively quickly. For patients who want a fuller upper lip without much added volume, a botulinum-toxin lip flip can be combined to gently evert the lip edge. As with all hyaluronic acid treatments, the result can be dissolved with hyaluronidase if you wish to adjust or reverse it. Lip enhancement is for adults seeking subtle, balanced lips; it is not performed during pregnancy or breastfeeding or over an active cold sore.