Lip Fillers in Merchant City, Glasgow

Hyaluronic Acid (HA) lip fillers are medical products that are used to either enhance or give volume to the lips or to restore volume that has been lost with age. Lip fillers and Hyaluronic Acid (HA) have many advantages, such as giving you full control over the amount of substance injected and the volume of the lips. Also, compared with other forms of dermal fillers available, this one causes less bruising and swelling.

Some people, even in youth, have small or thin lips. Because the average lip is now bigger, people with naturally small, thin lips notice! It’s no surprise that they are some of those most frequently requesting augmentation.

Of course, with age, we lose volume in the lips. While growing older is not something we can control, looking older is something we can! Lip filler procedures are quite simple and, when done by someone with appropriate training, very safe.

There is a great deal of sensitivity in our lips. For this reason, numbing cream or injectable numbing agents are available before treatment. In our lip filler treatments in Glasgow, we use the smallest needle and lidocaine to make the procedure as comfortable as possible. We find that many of our patients are more than happy to endure a little discomfort if it means getting the results they want. Lip filler injections are remarkably painless, although it depends on the individual. Our practitioners at Ever Clinic numb the lip before any injection begins with a topical cream so that the injections are not felt.

We always focus on the patient perspective. To start, we do a health assessment to make sure it is medically appropriate to consider a treatment (there are some medical issues which would make us advise against a treatment). Then we guide the patient regarding the best treatment approach – this will include guidance on volume requested. There are many different techniques and many different products, so we have a discussion with the patient and agree on the best option for any given individual.

We counsel patients to expect temporary numbness from the anaesthetic as well as swelling which may last up to a few days. There is also, of course, the possibility of bruising – this may be less if a cannula (long, flexible, blunt needle) technique is used. Any patient who has ever had cold-sores must be given a prescription for tablets to prevent a cold-sore outbreak.

Other situation may arise much less commonly. These include:

• Infection
• Lumps
• Rarely, filler can be injected into a blood vessel (this must be managed urgently by the clinician)

It is important to note that lip fillers DO NOT last forever, even if they can achieve some outstanding and instantaneous results. On average, lip fillers last between 9 and 18 months, but they will vary from patient to patient. Injectable lip fillers can last up to 12 months depending on factors such as patient metabolism and the product’s properties. In the consultation process, our practitioners will explain to you if there are any side effects or risks associated with lip fillers, and how long you can expect them to last.

Lips usually settle within 48 hours. It can be much more quickly than that but occasionally swelling can persist for a few days.  The lip filler procedure is minimally invasive but you may suffer from minor tenderness and bruising after the procedure.  This is completely normal and our practitioners will offer expert aftercare instructions so you can best look after your lip and well-being.  Typical aftercare instruction we will share include:

• Avoiding strenuous exercise for 24-48 hours – we recommend avoiding exercise for at least two days after treatment as elevated blood pressure may make swelling or bruising worse.
• Stay hydrated – one of our more simple but important tips is simply to stay hydrated.  Drinking plenty of water throughout the day will help your body to heal after treatment.
• Avoid high temperatures rooms – Ever Clinic recommend avoiding high temperature rooms such as saunas and steam rooms.  High heat can increase swelling and we strongly advise to avoid for up to 48 hours after treatment.

The treatments we provide for lip fillers in Glasgow are usually done using Hyaluronic Acid (HA) which can be dissolved. In the early stages, it can even be physically removed. And of course, additional volume may provide the result the patient wishes. Thankfully most patients are happy with their result and see their treatment as a journey where adjustments take place once or twice per year.

Lip enhancement will usually involve the use of lip fillers but may also include use of ‘Botox’ around the mouth, thread-based treatment to improve the shape and lift the lips, and also treatments that improve the skin around the lips (the ‘white’ lip).

It is true that smokers lines tend to soften by treating the lips. But actually smokers lines are caused, in part, by damaged skin and overactive muscles, so full treatment may include other options like using tiny doses of ‘Botox’ and also treatments to improve the skin. As we typically used Hyalurnoic acid for lip fillers, it can make an impact and is one of the most common choices for reducing the visibility of smokers lines.  However, for full impact, we recommend looking into alternate aesthetic treatments where this is the specific focus.

An assessment will guide what treatment is required for the desired result. We sometimes get asked to just fill the top lip. This can be very unnatural, especially ‘side-on’, and we will advise you on how to get the most beautiful result. This has been established over many centuries with formulas dating back to Leonardo DaVinci and before. We may politely refuse to provide a treatment we believe is not going to provide a beautiful result.

It is difficult to generalise because there are a variety of lip shapes. It is usually recommended to enhance the shape of the individual patient’s lips rather than trying to change them. Ultimately, we can either define the lips, or volumise them. The upper lip is all about the shape and beautification of the ‘cupid’s bow’ is key. The lower lip should be bigger (in Europeans) and the outline shouldn’t be as sharp as the ‘white roll’ of the upper lip. When treating lips, it really helps to have an artistic eye and ensure the result is in harmony with the rest of the face.

Being prone to cold-sores doesn’t stop patients having lip filler treatments. UNLESS there is an active outbreak. In that situation, it would be wrong to treat and you should wait until full healing has taken place.

Lip filler volume will gradually fade away over many months as the HA is broken down. Without maintaining the volume enhancement, the lips will, of course, slowly return to their original size.  As previously mentioned, lip fillers last for anywhere between 9-18 months before fresh treatment is needed to maintain and restore volume in the lips.  If you’re looking for perfectly shaped lips with volume restored, it’s important to follow up with further lip filler procedures once the hyaluronic acid has broken down.

Any medical treatment has some risks. By seeing a trained clinician (Doctor, Dentist or Nurse), your individual risk will be assessed and discussed as with any treatment. This is where the informed consent comes in as it is critical that, as a patient, you understand the risks involved. The majority of procedures have no complications, but when things do go wrong, it is essential to be in the hands of someone who can recognise and then treat the issue. Hyaluronic Acid (HA), as noted above, can be dissolved and this makes the treatment we offer for lip fillers in Glasgow a much safer procedure.

Lip fillers provide an immediate volume enhancement. Treatment is associated with an element of trauma and swelling which is usually mild, but sometimes a bit scary. Usually within 24-48 hours, the full result is seen.  However, you should be aware that it can take up to four weeks for the filler to completely settle and achieve final results.  One of the reasons lip fillers are so popular is due to the fact they provide fast results that patients can feel proud and confident about.

Results vary depending on the product used and how quickly it is broken down. Some people do find that it breaks down more quickly and, for these patients, there is little that the doctor or nurse can do other than repeat the treatment a bit more frequently. Over the last few years, product development has given us options that do tend to last longer but we usually advise that patients don’t expect longer than 6 months form a treatment.

We have tried everything to maximise how long the volume will last. Ultimately the lips are continually in motion and this does make the product break down a bit more quickly. Compare this with the nose which, of course, doesn’t move – filler here can last up to 3 years. One of our favourite products is the RHA range, with RHA2 and 3 being used for lips. These products are designed for mobile areas and as such appear to last longer.

It is impossible to advise exactly on this. Rarely, we see people who seem to need a repeat treatment after 3 months, while others have a maintained volume after 1 year. The average person will need a repeat after around 6 months but this will vary depending on expectations. There is, of course, the additional factor of getting used to larger lips. They can start to feel ‘normal’ and some people seek more and more volume. We will, of course, guide our patients on this aspect and they usually reflect on photographs and realise their lips are still nicely full. This scenario is, apparently, a bit like getting a new hair-style and then becoming used to it.

Lips are always sensitive and people don’t really get used to having treatment. But when patients have seen the benefit of previous treatment, they’re usually more than happy to have further treatments.  Lip fillers are generally a pain free treatment which only result in mild side effects experienced such as lumpiness, bruising and tenderness.  Most patients will be side effect free and will be more than happy with the results that will become evident pretty quickly.  All mild side effects and sensitivity shouldn’t last longer for any longer than 24-48 hours.

It is very difficult to give a risk for this. It depends on the knowledge and training of the person administering the treatment. And the health of the patient, whether they take blood-thinning medication.. Correct assessment, selection, procedures and product makes it, overall, a very safe procedure.  Here at Ever Clinic, we’re highly professional and follow the latest industry-standards and guidelines when it comes to lip fillers in Glasgow at our practice.  All our practitioners are medically qualified with decades of experience in the field.

Lip fillers in Glasgow don’t have to be THE best. There are a wide variety of choices and many excellent fillers. In the end, your clinician should choose whichever option is most comfortable for them and produces the best results. Hyaluronic acid fillers are used by Ever Clinic because we have found that this gives our patients the best results for lip fillers. This filler is light and will dissolve if needed.

As noted above, we provide an individual service, aiming to provide the ideal result. As such, different treatment and product options are required. A younger lady may wish to have the maximum volume and fullness. As such, we may use a product like ‘Kiss’ which has been designed with this aim. A slightly older lady may seek a subtle volume restoration. Such a patient may receive RHA2 which gives a beautiful, soft, natural restoration.

• They may or may not be made with Hyaluronic Acid (HA) – WE ONLY STOCK HA
• They may or may not contain lidocaine (a numbing agent) – WE RECOMMEND USING ONE THAT DOES
• They vary in concentration which makes a filler ‘softer’ or ‘firmer’ – FIRMER FILLERS WILL VOLUMISE MORE BUT CAN FEEL MORE LUMPY