Your Most Popular Lip Fillers Questions, Answered

Here’s what there is to know about your lip enhancement procedure

Have you been longing for a juicier pout, but still curious about what to expect with lip fillers?

Well, you’ve come to the right place. We’re here to answer the most common questions patients have about lip injections, so you can feel confident and at ease when and if you decide to book that pout-perfecting procedure!

Question one: Am I a candidate for lip injections?

Fortunately, most people looking to add more volume to their natural lips are great candidates for the procedure. Scheduling a consultation with a trusted and experienced cosmetic doctor, such as the doctors at the Nabeta clinic in Burlington, will help you to determine whether a lip augmentation treatment is right for you.

Question two: Are lip injections painful?

Good news: lip fillers shouldn’t be painful at all! This is thanks to the numbing anesthetic applied before injection, and commonly, the hyaluronic acid product used to fill the lips will contain lidocaine, which will help to further anesthetize the lips as treatment is carried out. However, patients should note that a brief splinter-like sensation is normal with injections, but rest assured, this mild discomfort should not persist.

Question three: What is the material used to inject lips? Is it safe?

Most doctors use a hyaluronic acid gel to fill the lips, due to its ability to achieve a very attractive and smooth fullness that is free of any lumps. Just like collagen, hyaluronic acid is actually a naturally-occurring substance in the human body, which means it’s not only safe, but it’s capable of providing the most natural-looking result possible.

Question four: How much lip filler will I need for a noticeable result?

The standard amount of lip filler used to achieve a natural-looking enhancement is 1cc of hyaluronic acid gel. When this is exceeded, a patient may run the risk of an unnatural and over-filled looking result.

Question five: How much do lip fillers cost?

The cost of your lip enhancement treatment will depend on your specific goals, and the level of lip augmentation you desire.

Question six: Are there any risks or side effects to lip fillers?

Side effects of lip injections include some swelling which, on average, can last for up to two days following treatment. There also may be some mild bruising experienced by the patient, but this can fortunately be concealed with makeup as it heals. Lastly, there is a minor risk of the activation of cold sores, which any experienced doctor can help to prevent if it’s a concern.

Question seven: How long do lip fillers usually last?

Following the swelling phase, the lips should continue to look beautifully and naturally enhanced for anywhere from around 9 to 12 months before requiring a touch-up procedure.