Lip Augmentation (Hyaluronic Acid)

Hyaluronic acid lip enhancement to add subtle volume, improve symmetry and define the lip border, kept in proportion with the rest of the face. A lighter contour-only option tidies the lip edge without adding much volume, while fuller restoration suits lips that have thinned. An optional lip flip with botulinum toxin can gently roll the upper lip outward. As with all hyaluronic acid treatments, the result can be dissolved if you want to adjust it.

Lip augmentation at Vital Skin Clinic 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 — a tidy, better-defined border, a little extra volume, restoration of lips that have lost fullness with age, or correction of asymmetry — and the doctor recommends an approach and volume accordingly, often starting conservatively. 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 24–48 hours and small bruises can occur. Final shape is usually clear within 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 metabolise filler relatively quickly. For patients who want a fuller-looking upper lip without adding much volume, a botulinum-toxin lip flip can be combined to gently evert the lip edge. The result can be dissolved with hyaluronidase if you wish to reverse or adjust it. Lip enhancement is intended for adults seeking subtle, balanced lips; it is not performed during pregnancy or breastfeeding or over active cold sores.