Lip Injections in Sydney
Lip fillers are a special type of dermal filler and are used to add volume and fullness to your lips. This non-surgical treatment is recommended if you have uneven lips or thin lips due to ageing, injury or genetics.
Specialist Plastic Surgeon Dr Michael Kernohan offers different lip treatments for his patients in Sydney. Schedule a consultation today to see what result you can get after a lip filler treatment. He can help you with Lip Enhancement treatments in 5 convenient locations in Southwest Sydney and Southern Ranges NSW.
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What Causes Thin Lips ?
Several factors can cause your lips to thin such as:
- Ageing
- Collagen loss or depletion
- Genetics
- Loss of moisture
- Prolonged sun exposure
- Vitamin deficiency
- An early injury or wound
Benefits of Lip Fillers and Lip Enhancement Injections
Lip fillers can give you the following benefits:
- Control over the amount of substance injected into your lips
- Gradual pace of treatment
- Highly customisable
- Less expensive compared to surgery
- Less scarring
- Lesser discomforts
- Little to no downtime
- Long-lasting results
- Lower risk of complications compared to surgery
- Minimally invasive
How Lip Fillers Work
Lip fillers work for thin lips, uneven lips, smokers lines and wrinkles around your lip area. The treatment involves the injection of lip fillers into your lips. The fillers contain a naturally-occurring substance responsible for maintaining skin hydration. When injected into your lips, it helps fills in gaps in the area, adding volume and fullness. After the treatment, you can immediately observe that your lips become fuller, and voluminous.
Types of Lip Fillers
The following are the common types of lip fillers:
- Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers: They contain hyaluronic acid, a substance that is naturally produced by the body and helps maintain skin hydration by locking in moisture
- Collagen lip fillers: These fillers plump the lips by replenishing your skin’s natural collagen which in turn reduces the appearance of lines and wrinkles
- Permanent silicone lip fillers and implants : These lip implants resemble the size of your lips and are inserted via tiny incisions (permanent lip fillers are NOT recommended by Dr Kernohan)
- Fat transfer lip injections: This procedure involves harvesting fat from a body area, processing the harvested fat, and injecting it into your lips
Good Candidates for Lip Fillers
You are a good candidate for the procedure if:
- You are a non-smoker
- You are committed to maintaining good skin health
- You are physically and mentally healthy
- You have a positive outlook and realistic expectations
- You have uneven lips
The treatment is not right for you if you have:
- Active infection or inflammation in your lip area
- Clotting or bleeding disorders
- Diabetes or any disease that can delay the wound healing process
- Facial nerve problems
- History of multiple allergies
- Unrealistic expectations
Risks and Complications of Lip Fillers
Serious problems associated with lip fillers are rare but can include the following:
- Blocked facial blood vessels
- Changes in skin sensation
- Infection
- Lumps
- Movement of filler away from the treatment area
- Numbness in the treated area
- Poor cosmetic results
- Unfavourable scarring
Make sure to check out the risks and complications of plastic surgery to find out more details.
Results of Lip Fillers
The results of lips fillers can be observed immediately after the treatment. However, you will need to wait for 4 weeks for the fillers to settle in and achieve the final results. You should also keep in mind that your body absorbs the filler over time. This means that the volume and fullness of your lips will decrease gradually.
Aftercare for Lip Fillers – What to do after your Lip Injections
You should adhere to the following aftercare instructions:
- Apply an ice compress to your lips to reduce swelling and minimize discomforts
- Avoid alcoholic beverages and smoking
- Avoid biting your lips
- Avoid blood-thinning medications to prevent bleeding
- Avoid flying on a plane as air pressure can contribute to increased lip swelling and bruising
- Avoid high temperatures like steam rooms and saunas as they can make swelling worse by increasing blood flow to your lips
- Avoid kissing
- Avoid lipstick 24 hours after the procedure
- Avoid salty and spicy foods as they can irritate your lips
- Avoid strenuous activities for 24 to 48 hours after lip filler injections
- Consult with your health care provider immediately if you experience any untoward signs and symptoms
- Do not engage in contact sports
- Do not massage your lips
- Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water daily
- Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables
- Sleep on your back to prevent moving the filler away from the desired lip area
- Sleep using 2 to 3 pillows to keep your head elevated and reduce swelling
Lip Fillers Cost Sydney – How much is Lip Filler Treatment in Sydney?
The cost of lip fillers vary depending on a range of factors. From the experience of the doctor, nurse or plastic surgeon, to the clinic where the procedure is performed, to the type of lip filler used.
To find out more about lip filler costs and fees, check out the plastic surgery prices page. Or you can contact Dr Kernohan’s team to set up an appointment or to ask about a cost estimate for your procedure.
