Fillers

If lips are to be treated a dental block may be offered or you may request it. Often we use ice to numb the area. For large volume treatments we will use a cannula.

For many people, fuller and more sensuous lips come high on their wish list and these can be created using material naturally found in the body. A simple and safe temporary Dermal filler such as Juvederm, Volbella, Teosyal injection treatment can add volume and definition, enhance small thin lips, balance our asymmetric lips or reduce the appearance of those fine, vertical lines.

The best way to give lips a fuller, plumper appearance and hence a more attractive, youthful appearance is to restore lost volume and moisture with dermal fillers that contain the body’s own natural material, hyaluronic acid.

The filler is injected into the lips to define the lip borders and/or create a fuller, plumped-out effect. As much or as little filler as required will be injected to give a subtle or more dramatic result.

Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance that is found throughout your body. It gives volume to the skin, lubricates the joints and gives the eyes their shape.

Small quantities of filler are injected into the border of the lips or body of the lip depending on the desired effect. The process may be uncomfortable and topical local anaesthetic creams may be applied to reduce any discomfort. It usually takes approximately 30 minutes and the effects are instant.

At Contoura Medical, we use synthetic dermal fillers that are extremely safe and have a very low incidence of allergic reaction

Lip borders can be defined and the shape and size of the lips can be enhanced either subtly or dramatically depending on the result the client desires. This treatment is also ideal for removing lines and creases around the mouth area (including “smoker’s lines”).

The results can be seen immediately.

The result generally last between 5 to 12 months.

You may have swelling for 24-72 hours, especially with injections in the lips. It is recommended to avoid planning social events for 48 hours.

After the treatment(s) some common injection-related reactions might occur, such as swelling, redness, pain, itching, discoloration and tenderness at the injection site. These typically resolve spontaneously within 2 to 10 days.

Mild bruising or a slight blush might appear at the injection site immediately following treatment and may last for 2-10 days.

Do not use if you are pregnant, breast feeding or have a sensitivity to hyaluronic acid dermal fillers.

Face, neck, decolletage and hands.

Our dermal fillers do not require a skin test first as they do not contain any animal-derived products.

The products contain water and hyaluronic acid with or without a local anaesthetic and have the appearance of clear gels.

Hyaluronic acid is made from non-animal products and is totally natural. It has been used for many years without any serious long-term side effects.

Dermal fillers take 30-45 minutes depending on the number of lines and wrinkles being treated.