Lip filler
- What bothered the patient
- Lips with little volume and little contour.
- What was done
- Hyaluronic acid filler. The bottom photo is the immediate result.
- What can happen
- The lips swell in the first few days and settle afterwards.
Lips
Lip filler in Fortaleza
I plan the filler to leave your lips hydrated, with volume suited to your face and without fine lines.
Dr. Islla Paiva · Master's degree and specialist in Orofacial Harmonization
Quick answer
Lip filler is the application of hyaluronic acid to the lips to add volume, define the contour, hydrate and soften fine lines. It is indicated for people who feel their lips lack volume, have dry lips or want a more defined contour, without excess. The result shows right away, with swelling in the first few days. It is temporary: in studies, the improvement in volume could still be seen almost a year after the application, and the time varies from person to person.
Who it is for
- I want fuller, more hydrated lips.
- I have always felt my lips lacked volume.
- My lips are dry and have fine lines.
- I want to define the contour, but I am afraid of ending up with an overdone mouth.
How I do it
I love doing lips, and anyone who follows me knows it. The truth is that a well-planned lip filler is a detail that changes everything. So before talking about quantity, I want to hear your concern. Some patients come asking for more volume and contour, and some just want their lips more hydrated, without those fine lines.
I use hyaluronic acid, which is a gel, and I plan the application looking at your lips from the front and in profile, together with the nose and the chin. What I am after is hydrated lips, with volume suited to your face and a well-defined contour. The result shows right away, but the lips swell in the first few days, so what you see in the mirror when you leave here will still settle.
Suitable volume means I do not work with excess. When the wish is to go much bigger, I prefer to build in stages rather than put everything in at once, because the lips need to match the rest of the face. Naturalness is what I emphasize most in my work, and on the lips it makes an even bigger difference.
Cases
Fuller, more hydrated lips
The concernI want fuller, more hydrated lips.
- What bothered the patient
- Thin, dry lips.
- What was done
- Lip filler with hyaluronic acid.
- What can happen
- The lips swell in the first few days and settle afterwards.
Cases published on my Instagram. Disclosure follows Brazilian Federal Council of Dentistry (CFO) Resolution 196/2019. Results vary from person to person and depend on individual evaluation.
What can happen
After lip filler, swelling, tenderness and small bruises are expected, and the lips may look asymmetrical while the swelling goes down, which usually resolves in about a week. Small lumps may appear at the site, which I follow up at the return visit. As with any filler, there are rare complications, including vascular ones, that need to be recognized and treated promptly, which is why the application must be performed by a qualified practitioner with knowledge of anatomy. When necessary, hyaluronic acid can be dissolved with hyaluronidase. Let me know beforehand about pregnancy, breastfeeding, allergies, recurrent cold sores, medical conditions and any medication you take regularly. Results vary from person to person, and the indication comes out of the consultation.
Frequently asked questions
How long does lip filler last?
The result is temporary, because hyaluronic acid is gradually absorbed by the body. In a clinical study, the improvement in lip volume could still be seen almost a year after the application in most of the people assessed. In practice, the time varies with the product, the amount and each person's body, and I plan maintenance with you at the follow-up visits.
Does lip filler look artificial?
It can, when there is too much product or when the lips do not match the rest of the face. That is why I plan before applying and work with the volume suited to your face. What I am after is a hydrated, well-shaped lip that still looks like yours.
How long do the lips stay swollen after filler?
Swelling is expected and is usually greatest in the first few days. In studies, tenderness, swelling and small lumps at the site generally lasted up to a week. The result shows right away, but I ask you to judge the final shape only after the swelling has gone down.
Can lip filler be reversed?
Hyaluronic acid can be dissolved with an enzyme called hyaluronidase, when there is an indication. It is also used to treat complications. Even so, I would rather get the planning right than rely on a correction afterwards.
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