Lip Augmentation (Hyaluronic Acid)

Hyaluronic acid lip enhancement to add subtle volume, improve symmetry and define the lip border, planned to keep the result in proportion with the rest of the face. At Ars Estetica the doctor discusses your goals and recommends a volume, often starting conservatively for first-time patients. Because the filler is hyaluronic acid, the result can be dissolved or adjusted, and lidocaine in the product helps keep the procedure comfortable.

Lip augmentation uses soft, cross-linked hyaluronic acid filler to enhance the lips' volume, shape and border definition while keeping movement and proportion natural. Treatment starts with a discussion of your goals — more hydration and a tidy border, a little extra volume, or correction of asymmetry — and the doctor recommends a volume accordingly, often starting conservatively for first-time patients. A strong topical anaesthetic is applied and the filler products also contain lidocaine, so the procedure is generally well tolerated. The gel is placed with a fine needle or cannula and shaped by hand; results are immediate, though lips commonly swell for 24 to 48 hours and small bruises can occur. Final shape is usually clear within one to two weeks. Hyaluronic acid lip filler is typically associated with a duration of around six to nine months, as the lips are mobile and metabolise filler relatively quickly. As with all hyaluronic acid treatments, the result can be dissolved if you wish to adjust or reverse it. Lip enhancement is intended for adults seeking subtle, balanced lips; it is not performed during pregnancy or breastfeeding or over active cold sores, and the doctor confirms suitability beforehand.