— Lip Fillers —

Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers mimic the naturally occurring substance in your body that diminishes over time. When injected it can reshape, add volume, lift and lift and hydrate the areas of the lips that have sunken due to ageing or weight loss.

Syringes with HA fillers usually contain a tiny 1ml of product meaning 5 of these are needed to fill a teaspoon, it's a very small amount of volume

The effects are see immediately after treatment and the lips will continue to improve over 4 weeks period.

Not really, we use use numbing cream, filler syringe has a local anaesthetic to make things even more comfortable for you. So the procedure is remarkably well-tolerated.

HA fillers can last anvwhere between 6-9 months, the explanation will be given during your appointment regarding how long the treatment is expected to last as it depends on many factors.

No, but most patients want to maintain their look, as they feel happier with their appearance. However if vou have invested in your appearance it is more cost effective to keep up with regular

"boosts" of filler to maintain your refreshed look.

It all depends on the amount of filler you have in your lips and whether that filler has migrated above the borders, please send us your pictures for an online consultation.

One Week Prior to Lip Injections

• Avoid blood thinning over-the-counter medications such as Asprin, Motrin, Ibuprofen, and Aleve.

• Avoid supplements, including St. John's Wort, Gingko biloba, primrose oil, garlic, ginseng, and Vitamin E.

2 Days Prior to Injections

• Avoid topical products such as Tretinoin (Retin-

A), Retinol, Retinoids, Glycolic Acid, or any "anti-aging" products.

• Avoid waxing, bleaching, tweezing, or using hair removal cream on the area to be treated.

• Do start taking Arnica two days prior to the procedure. This is not required, but it will help to lessen bruising.)

48 Hours Prior to Injections

• Do not drink any alcoholic beverages prior and no coffee on the day.

• General Recommendations

• Remember to have breakfast before attending to your appointment

• If you have previously suffered from facial cold sores, there is a risk that the needle punctures could contribute to another eruption of cold sores. Please talk to your GP as you may need prescription for antiviral medicine Acciclovir or Valtrex)

Yes, there is. You will be given written information about this when you attend your appointment. Please refrain from make up application for 24 hours. Avoid vigorous exercise and extreme temperatures for 5 days after your treatment. Bruising can last 5-10 days so do not have this procedure done less than 2 weeks before a big event of a holiday.

It is not suitable for patients under 18 years of age or those ladies who are pregnant or breast-feeding. You will need a detailed consultation if vou have permanent facial implants as sometimes filler cannot be used on top of certain prosthetics.