Lip Fillers Sydney

While lip fillers are long-lasting, they are not permanent, and patients who wish to maintain their results will need top-up treatments as the filler begins to dissolve. Lip fillers can last from six to 12 months, depending on how quickly your body will naturally metabolise the filler over time.

The temporary nature of lip fillers is a benefit of the treatment, as tweaks and changes can easily be made when managing results. In the case that results from treatment with lip fillers are unsatisfactory, the filler can be dissolved.

How long that lip fillers will last will depend on each patient’s metabolism. Some patient’s lip fillers can last for months longer than others. Generally, lip fillers can last anywhere from six to 12 months before a top-up treatment will be needed to refresh the original results.

You may be able to combine other dermal filler procedures with your lip injections, such as filler injected into other areas of the face or body. If combining treatments with dermal fillers interests you, you can discuss this during your consultation with one of our experienced injectors.

You should wait until three days after lip filler treatment to resume wearing lipstick. In fact, since your lips will need some time to heal after treatment, usually about one week so that swelling and any bruising can subside, we recommend not receiving dermal lip fillers just before an event or special occasion.

A topical numbing cream and an ice pack will be applied to the lips at the beginning of the procedure to ensure patient comfort. Therefore, you should not be able to feel anything during the procedure besides a very small pinch from the needle.

To prepare, you should avoid consuming alcohol, and stop taking certain medications that can thin your blood as this can hinder the body’s ability to heal after the lip filler procedure. You should not wear any lipstick on the day of your procedure, and you should make sure to stay hydrated. At your initial consultation, some specific preparation instructions will be outlined to you, so that you can get ready for your procedure and ensure that your lips are in the best condition to receive lip injections.

As long as the dermal filler lip augmentation procedure is performed by an experienced injector, you will still be able to move your lips properly after the procedure. Initially, minor swelling may make the lips feel less comfortable to move, however, this is temporary and should only last for a few days. After swelling has subsided, you should be able to move your lips in the exact same way that you naturally could before your procedure.

At MUSE Clinic, we strive to deliver natural-looking results. Therefore, your lips will not look overdone or unnatural. During the procedure, we will inject small amounts of dermal filler at a time, to make sure that the desired volume is reached. Our goal is to enhance the natural beauty of each patient, creating subtle results that complement the patient’s appearance.

The lips can bleed very minimally during the lip augmentation procedure with dermal lip fillers. Fine needles are used to apply the lip injections, which can cause pin-point bleeding for a very short amount of time. Bleeding during and after the procedure will only be a cause for concern if the patient has taken certain medications or supplements that can thin the blood before the procedure. This is why we advise to pause taking these medications while preparing for your treatment with cosmetic injectables. For more information on how to prevent bleeding during the procedure, you can discuss the necessary lip augmentation preparation steps with one of our injectors during your consultation.

When you choose a highly experienced injector to perform your treatment with cosmetic injectables, you should be left with smooth, natural and even lips. Lumps and bumps left on the lips after a lip augmentation procedure are caused by an inexperienced injector not administering the dermal lip fillers correctly. However, initial swelling may make your lips appear uneven. This is temporary and will subside within a few days to one week at the most.

It can be hard to determine the amount of filler that you will need before having a one-on-one consultation at our Sydney clinic. Usually, we recommend that patients start with a lower amount, in order to create the most natural-looking results. During the procedure, we will inject small amounts of filler at a time to make sure that we are creating the right shape and adding the correct amount of volume. If too much dermal lip filler has been injected, this can be reversed by using a dissolving enzyme. Your personal aesthetic goals for the lip augmentation procedure will determine the amount of lip filler that you will need, as well as the current shape and volume of your lips.