Having full, luscious lips is a popular look for many women today. In fact, many top celebrities are now using lip fillers to enhance their look. Lip fillers may have a negative reputation but that’s because not a few procedures have been done in the wrong manner and ended up with results that can’t be considered as natural. Done well, it can make you look more youthful and attractive.
Know more about lip fillers with the following answers to common questions about the procedure:
What is it?
The main element of lip fillers is hyaluronic acid, a substance found naturally in our bodies. Young skin is full of hyaluronic acid, which is why it’s plump and lovely. We produce less hyaluronic acid as we age and as a result, our skin may turn loose and our lips appear thinner. HA lip fillers restore that lost volume and even out the shape of the lips.
Although it’s found naturally in your body, hyaluronic acid that is injected during a lip filler procedure is produced in a laboratory under the most sterile conditions. The HA is also formulated into the right consistency; some products are thicker and designed to restore volume, but hyaluronic acid designed for lips is softer than other formulations.
Because HA is something that our body recognises, it’s quickly accepted and breaks down easily in the skin over a period of months. This means the results are not permanent. If there is a problem with the resulting look after a lip filler procedure, you can have the results reversed through an injection that effectively dissolves the hyaluronic acid.
Is it safe?
Since lip fillers are a cosmetic treatment with medical equipment involved, there is always an element of risk to trying it. That’s why it’s highly recommended to only choose a qualified, reputable professional to have the procedure done. You shouldn’t have your lip fillers at a spa or a beauty salon as a beautician didn’t take the training that a cosmetic doctor has. And they definitely are not allowed to prescribe medication or treatment if something goes wrong.
Do your homework before deciding to have the treatment in a clinic. Research the doctor’s medical background and reputation. When you visit the clinic, ask to see before-and-after pictures of their patients.
If you have decided to undergo the procedure and the result is somehow unsatisfying, your doctor should be able to dissolve the HA instantly with another injection. Also, make sure you see the product you’re being injected with before and during the process.
Is it painful?
The treatment itself is not painful at all. The discomfort level mostly depends on the doctor’s injection technique. Before the injection, the doctor will apply a numbing cream to your lips to prevent you from feeling the needle going through your skin. Also, there’s a dose of lidocaine mixed in with the HA in the syringe which will work as soon as it’s in your skin.
Where should I get it done?
A trusted beauty clinic can offer you expert recommendations regarding the procedure. Contact Cosmetic Medical Centre for more information today.