Lip Filler Treatment to Restore Shape & Volume

Injectable lip augmentation techniques can be performed quickly at Quay Aesthetics and Skin by Lisa Sproule Aesthetics Nurse Practitioner with little to no downtime.

Before the injections, a topical or local numbing agent may be applied to ease discomfort. As a Nurse Practitioner, Lisa is able to prescribe a local anaesthetic agent twice the strength of over the counter numbing cream, further minimising any discomfort.

Holding ice to the lips before injections also helps to numb the area and potentially help with bruising and swelling.

After carefully marking the areas to be injected, very fine needles are used to inject the substance into your lips.

Following injection, the application of ice and arnica cream will be prescribed to ease discomfort and control swelling.

But no firm pressure should be put on the treatment area.

Massaging the lips in the following days can adjust in dispersing any lumps you mAy be feeling.

Applying Arnica cream to lips will assist in resolving any bruising you may experience

Lipstick or other lip products are best avoided immediately after the procedure.

You should be able to notice a difference immediately. After you have healed, your lips should feel natural.

In the initial 48 hours post treatment, swelling will increase - the lips will then relax to a more natural look.

It is at this point that people are disappointed in their result as they liked the appearance with swelling.

This is normal. If after a few weeks you still feel the same revisit your practitioner or further treatment.

The path to the perfect lips is often a journey

Item descriptionSide effects of hyaluronic acid fillers are temporary and should only last a few days.

They may include:

Bleeding from the injection sites

Swelling and bruising

Redness and tenderness at the site of the injection

Reactivation of cold sores or fever blisters (herpes simplex) of the lips or area surrounding the lips

More serious side effects or risks may include:

Severe and prolonged swelling or bruising lasting one week to 10 days

Lip asymmetry (parts of lips are different sizes)

Lumps and irregularities in the lips

Infection

Injection into a Blood vessel, causing tissue loss

Ulceration, scarring, or stiffening of the lip

Allergic reaction causing redness, swelling, or itching around the lips

Call your Aesthetics Practitioner immediately if you experience extreme swelling , pain or develop a fever.

Cost of Lip Augmentation The cost of lip augmentation varies depending on the

Type of procedure performed

Injector experience

Where you live

Fillers are usually priced per 1ml of syringe injected. The cost will depend on how much material is required.

At Aesthetics by Lisa lip enhancements starts at $319per 1/2 ml

Most people don't need more than one to two syringes.

Most medical insurance plans won't cover Cosmetic Surgery or treatments or complications associated with Cosmetic Surgery.

Before undergoing the procedure, make sure you understand all the charges and all the payment options available to you.

To answer this question, you must first ask yourself why you want to modify your lips.

You should not undergo this procedure unless you truly want to modify your appearance.

If you are considering lip augmentation to make someone else happy or to try to fit an ideal image, you may want to think twice.

Also, it's important to have realistic expectations about the outcome. Enhanced lips may make your lips plumper and fuller, but you will still be you when you walk out of the Aesthetics Practitioners office.

Your practitioner can discuss with you the pros and cons of your lip augmentation options and help you decide which technique or product is best for you.

Before undergoing lip augmentation you should be in good health.

You may not be a candidate for lip augmentation if you have:

Diabetes

An active infection such as oral herpes

Lupus

Blood clotting conditions

If you have ever had a cold sore (oral herpes) any time in the past, you should tell us before undergoing the procedure, if so we will order you a course of preventative cold sore treatment before and after the treatment.

If you have any known allergies or are allergic to lignocaine, discuss with Lisa before undergoing the procedure.

Also, tell Your Medical Practitioner about any medications you are taking, including prescription and over-the-counter drugs and herbal supplements.