Lip Enhancement & Filler

Hyaluronic-acid treatment to add subtle volume and shape to the lips, or to soften the nasolabial folds that run from the nose to the corners of the mouth. Offered as part of the clinic's aesthetic-medicine services alongside its dental care, the treatment is tailored at consultation to keep results balanced and natural. Hyaluronic-acid fillers can be adjusted or dissolved if needed.

Lip enhancement with hyaluronic-acid filler is used to add volume, improve shape and definition, and balance the proportions of the lips, while the same family of fillers can be placed in the nasolabial folds — the lines running from the sides of the nose to the corners of the mouth — to soften their appearance. Hyaluronic acid is a substance naturally found in the skin, and the gel used draws in water to provide volume and hydration; a key practical advantage is that it can be dissolved with an enzyme if an adjustment is ever wanted. At SmileStudio the treatment is offered alongside the practice's dental and occlusion work, beginning with a discussion of your goals so the result suits your features and stays natural; the dentist often starts conservatively, particularly for first-time patients. A topical anaesthetic is applied for comfort and the fillers commonly contain lidocaine as well. The gel is placed with a fine needle or cannula and shaped by hand, with results visible immediately; it is normal for the lips to swell for a day or two and for small bruises to occur, with the final shape settling over one to two weeks. Hyaluronic-acid lip filler is gradually broken down by the body over a number of months, after which it can be repeated, while filler in the nasolabial folds tends to last longer. As a medical treatment it follows an assessment of suitability and contraindications and is not performed during pregnancy or breastfeeding or over active cold sores. The clinician will explain what the treatment can achieve and agree the plan before proceeding.