Dermal lip fillers

For a long time now, full lips have been widely considered a very attractive feature. It’s only recently, though, that one can achieve this in a way that looks natural; without having to resort to invasive and expensive surgery, that is. But why exactly have dermal lip fillers been such a revolutionary development?

What does age do to your lips?

As we grow older, our skin loses increasingly-large quantities of essential proteins elastin and collagen, alongside the subcutaneous fat that helps provide volume to your features. This process can do quite a number on your lips – reducing their fullness and leaving them looking thin. This is what most people are seeking to reverse when they have cosmetic procedures on their lips.

All killer, all filler

As opposed to surgical procedures, such as the insertion of silicone implants, dermal lip fillers are a very quick, painless and impermanent treatment. This impermanence may not sound like a selling point, but the alternative – a costly surgery that can leave your lips changed forever – is a far bigger risk. As with most cosmetic surgery, the results aren’t always reversible; not an ideal commitment to have made if the outcome isn’t as expected.

Secret Aesthetics’ dermal lip fillers are made of a premium grade, high-strength hyaluronic acid (HA) which is injected into the lips, where it binds with water molecules and causes the tissue to swell. Et voilà – fuller lips in around fifteen minutes, with little-to-no recovery time. You can be back at work the same day, showing off the doctor’s work. We strive for the most naturalistic outcome possible, with every treatment catering to the client’s specific lip structure.

Depending on how you metabolise the substance, the effects can last up to a year; and you can always get them touched up if you notice the results wearing off.

Are there risks?

Before every treatment session, we conduct a consultation with the client to go over their medical history, potential complications and their goals with the procedure. Dermal lip fillers are incredibly safe in the hands of qualified professionals like our doctors. Any concerns you have will be thoroughly addressed before any treatment takes place, and you will also be made aware of the possible mild side effects (such as temporary itching, swelling and redness).

Why might lip filler be right for me?

If the shape and/or volume of your lips is leaving something to be desired, dermal lip fillers are swift, effective and low-commitment ways to alter them. Whilst some may want to jump into a surgical procedure, for the majority this is an expensive and radical solution. If lip fillers sound like the right path for you, you can either learn more about the lip filler procedure or book a treatment session.