Lip Fillers
Why should I have Lip Fillers by Dr B the Nu Private Clinic Mansfield?
Dr Bassi has performed thousands of injectable treatments and has 15 years’ experience as a cosmetic doctor, resulting in outstanding natural results which are bespoke to you. Dr Bassi can give your lips the outline and definition that time has destroyed, such as reduced lip volume, dry lip skin and puckering lines around the lips.
Lip enhancement will aim to both prevent and improve the signs of ageing so that you’ll be able to enjoy younger, plumper lips for longer. Hyalauronic acid-based lip fillers are used. This substance is naturally found in the body and these fillers are the gold standard.
What areas of the lips can be enhanced?
Vermilion border, which gives the outline and improves definition and minimizes lip bleed.
Lip augmentation (volumisation)The upper and lower lip can have filler injected into it, giving more volume and substance to the lip.
Cupids bow definition – adds definition and contouring.
Philtrum ridges that go from the upper lip towards the nose can be made more defined.
What is Lip Augmentation?
Lip size and shape can be enhanced by dermal fillers, giving greater volume and fuller appearance to your lips. Fuller and sensuous lips are in high-demand.
Who will perform my Dermal Lip Fillers?
Dr S. Bassi, our highly experienced cosmetic physician, has 15 years aesthetic expertise, 30 years medical experience and has performed over 5,000 Dermal Filler treatments.
Is lip enhancement / augmentation painful?
We attempt to make the procedure as painless as possible as the fillers we use also contain a local anaesthetic. Additionally, a topical anaesthetic called Emla cream, is applied 20 minutes prior to the procedure, this numbs your lips making it more comfortable for treatment.
A local anaesthetic injection can be given (dental block) which completely anesthetises the area.
We prefer using the anaesthetic cream (Emla) as in our experience the Dental block injection distorts the anatomy of the lips. Injecting the lips is artistry of the highest-level to achieve balanced beautiful lips.
The safety of Dermal Fillers
Thousands of lip enhancement/ augmentation treatments are performed every day.
Our type of dermal filler is non-animal based and are extremely safe, giving natural results along with longevity.
There are very rare reports of allergic reactions unlike the older fillers based on collagen.
What are some side effects?
These are temporary and resolve within a few days. Side-effects include redness, bruising, itching, swelling and some lumpiness, which can be massaged out and resolves within a few days
What is suggested aftercare?
Avoid touching the lips or applying makeup for 24 hours after treatment. This is to prevent infection.
Ice packs can be used to reduce swelling for 48 hours post treatment
Avoid taking aspirin or burfen as this make increase the risks of bruising
Strenuous exercise, sun exposure, sun beds, steam sauna should be avoided for 1 week after treatment.
Keep lips moisturised especially at night post treatment with Vaseline
Am I suitable for treatment?
Dermal filler treatment is not recommended:
- If you are suffering from any skin infection in/ near the treatment area.
- If you are unwell in any way. even a minor illness
- Injections around the lip area that can trigger cold sores viruses. Please inform us if you are a recurrent sufferer. We can prescribe lip anti-viral treatment including Zovirax tablets.
- If you have previously experienced allergic reactions to any dermal filler or local anaesthetic.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- If you are taking any medicines which affect bleeding, e.g. aspirin, steroids, warfarin or have autoimmune disease.
Procedure Time
20 - 30 Minutes
Down Time
24 Hours
Return to Work
24 Hours
Results Duration
6 - 8 Months
Anaesthetic
Local
Results
Balanced natural looking enhanced lips
