What are some benefits of lip enhancement?
Dermal lip fillers add immediate volume, enhancing symmetry and fullness of the lips. This popular treatment can also offer other advantages such as:
- Add volume to naturally thin lips.
- Lift the upper lip to create a plumper looking pout.
- Add definition to the lip border.
- Adjust and enhance the shape of the lips.
- Minimise the appearance of a gummy smile.
- Reduce the appearance of fine lines on the lips and around the mouth.
What are lip fillers?
Lip augmentation involves injecting the lips with hyaluronic acid Volume Enhancement Treatment, a cosmetic injectable treatment designed to fill fine lines and restore volume in the treated area. Lip fillers typically contain substances similar to hyaluronic acid, which is found naturally in the body, to enhance lip volume. This molecule binds water, increases hydration, and adds volume to the area where it is injected.
Volume Enhancement Treatments aren’t just for the lips and can be used to restore volume in the cheeks, jawline, chin, temples, tear troughs and more.
Why choose Cosmos Aesthetics Canberra for lip augmentation?
Cosmetic injections can enhance your lips by adding volume, correcting asymmetry, and refining your smile in just one appointment. With numerous clinics offering lip filler treatments, choosing the right place might seem daunting. At Cosmos Aesthetics Canberra, all of our injectors are highly experienced medical professionals with a passion for lip injections. When searching for a cosmetic clinic to have a treatment, be sure to look out for:
- An established clinic.
- An injector with experience.
- Before and after images of real patients.
What can I expect during my lip filler treatment?
Before administering your injections, your lips will be numbed with a topical anaesthetic cream. One of our experienced doctors or registered cosmetic nurses will then inject the product into the lips using either a needle or a cannula. The Volume Enhancement Treatments used for lip enhancement at our clinic contain a local anaesthetic, although you may feel a stinging sensation as the product is injected. Once complete, your injector will apply pressure to the lips with gauze. Initial results may be visible immediately after treatment, but full effects and final appearance will develop over time.
What can I expect after my lip filler treatment?
For any tenderness and swelling, we recommend applying ice or a cool compress to the lips for ten minutes every hour. Do not apply this directly to the lips, wrap the ice or compress in a small towel instead. Avoid strenuous exercise and excessive heat for at least 24 hours are your injection appointment.
Be sure to stay hydrated following a lip filler treatment and avoid alcohol and smoking for a minimum 24 hours. If you require any pain relief, you should use paracetamol instead of aspirin or ibuprofen. Your cosmetic injector will provide you with personalised aftercare instructions during your treatment.
How much do lip fillers cost in Canberra?
The cost of your lip injections will depend on various factors, including the amount of filler required and the type of filler used. At Cosmos Aesthetics Canberra, we understand that every patient is different and will require a customised treatment plan to address their concerns and reach their aesthetic goals.
- Prices start from $350 depending on individual needs and the filler being used.
- Pricing reduces with each additional syringe of filler.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
AM I A CANDIDATE FOR LIP FILLER?
Candidates for Volume Enhancement Treatments are individuals who desire fuller lips, want to enhance their lip shape, define the borders, or reduce lip lines. In Australia, you need to be at least 18 years old to undergo this treatment. It’s essential to note that certain medical conditions, including pregnancy, make you ineligible for the procedure.
WHAT BRANDS OF FILLER DO YOU USE?
Due to medical advertising guidelines in Australia, we cannot publicly disclose the specific brands of Volume Enhancement Treatments we use. Fillers are a prescription medicine and can only be prescribed by a doctor. At Cosmos Aesthetics Canberra we use high-quality Volume Enhancement Treatments from a wide range of well-known and trusted brands. You will always have an initial consultation at the start of each appointment, to discuss which brand filler will be used to suit you best.
HOW DO I PREPARE FOR LIP ENHANCEMENT?
To prepare for your lip enhancement treatment, there are several steps to follow. The most important is to avoid any potential blood thinners including alcohol, aspirin, ibuprofen, vitamin E, and fish oils, for around a week before getting fillers. If cold sores are a concern for you, it’s advisable to consult your doctor about preventive medication. Also, if you’ve recently received a COVID-19 vaccine, please wait a minimum of two weeks before booking your treatment.
CAN I COMBINE LIP ENHANCEMENT WITH OTHER TREATMENTS?
Many lip filler patients choose to treat other areas of their face with Volume Enhancement Treatment. Additionally, Wrinkle Reduction Treatments can be combined with filler for a comprehensive facial refresh. As an anti-ageing strategy, Volume Enhancement Treatments add volume and reshape the face, whilst Wrinkle Reduction Treatments minimise fine lines and skin surface wrinkles. During your initial consultation, you can discuss other cosmetic injectable treatment options that might be right for you.
DO LIP ENHANCEMENT INJECTIONS HURT?
At Cosmos Aesthetics Canberra we apply a numbing agent to the lips before Volume Enhancement Treatment injections to enhance comfort. Some patients might feel a bit of pressure or a brief sting during the injection. Everyone’s comfort level varies, so it’s important to discuss your pain level tolerance with the doctor.
HOW LONG DO LIP FILLERS LAST?
Lip augmentation results are not permanent, and the product will eventually be metabolised by the body. How quickly this happens will depend on factors such as the type of filler used and your skin type, lifestyle, and age. Typically, you can expect lip injections to last for around six months, although some patients find that their filler dissolves quicker or slower than this.
WHAT CAN I DO IF I DON’T LIKE MY RESULTS?
If you’re not happy with your lip filler results, there are a few options. During your follow up appointment, you can get extra filler added for more volume or to even out any asymmetry. If you don’t like the results of your filler at all, we can inject an enzyme to remove it completely.
WHERE ELSE CAN DERMAL FILLER BE INJECTED?
In addition to the lips, Volume Enhancement Treatments can be used in other cosmetic treatments to restore a more youthful appearance, increase hydration, and provide natural looking results in other areas of the face, including:
• Under Eyes/Tear Troughs
• Cheeks
• Nasolabial Folds
• Marionette Lines
• Chin
• Jowls
• Jawline
• Temples
• Nose
HOW MUCH FILLER DO I NEED?
During your initial consultation your desired result outcome will be discussed, as each person’s needs and desired outcomes for lip fillers vary. If you’re new to fillers or want a subtle enhancement, starting with 1ml of filler is often recommended. After any swelling decreases and if you feel more volume is needed, you can visit the clinic for your follow up to have more filler added.
DO LIP INJECTIONS HAVE ANY SIDE EFFECTS?
Most people tolerate lip injections very well, even after years of repeated treatments. However, just like any other medical procedure, there is potential downtime and some temporary side effects to be aware of. These can include swelling, redness, and bruising, which usually resolve within a few hours or days depending on the individual.
Some patients may develop some rarer complications, such as lumps or infection. If the product needs to be reversed to address these complications, lip injections can be dissolved instantly using a special enzyme.
In extremely rare cases, the product may be injected into a blood vessel rather than beneath the skin. This can block blood flow, leading to skin death and in severe cases, blindness if the filler was injected into the nose. For this reason, we strongly recommend all patients undergo injectable treatments with an injector who is a qualified medical professional.
