What lip filler does
Lip filler is a hyaluronic acid gel, a substance found naturally in your skin. It can add volume, sharpen the border of the lips, correct small asymmetries and hydrate lips that have thinned with age.
The amount and placement are planned around your face. For a first treatment, 0.5 ml is often enough for a subtle change. 1 ml gives more noticeable shape and volume.
Which option suits you?
- Lip filler, 0.5 ml (£90): a subtle first treatment or a top-up.
- Lip filler, 1 ml (£100): more shape and volume.
- Lip booster with pink blush (£125): hydration and a soft natural tint rather than added volume.
- Lip flip (£98): a small anti-wrinkle treatment that turns the top lip slightly outwards, with no filler.
Your appointment
You start by talking through the look you want and your medical history. Most lip fillers contain a local anaesthetic to keep you comfortable, and the treatment takes around 30 minutes. You'll see a difference straight away. Swelling means the final result settles within about two weeks.
Aftercare
Some swelling, tenderness and possibly bruising are normal for a few days. For the first 24 hours, avoid lipstick, alcohol, strenuous exercise and heat such as saunas. You'll get aftercare advice before you leave.