Lip Fillers
Plumped lips are everywhere nowadays, we see pouting pairs of lips popping
out of a magazine or TV screen, all have different styles and some look more
natural than others. So, how do you achieve the type of lip you like, what do you
need to know before you start? Here are some tips on what you should be
thinking about before booking a lip filler appointment.
Lip Fillers
Is your practitioner medically qualified and professional?
Choosing a medically qualified practitioner is super important. Check out your
practitioner’s qualifications, experience, and reviews. We have all heard many
stories about botched lip fillers done by people who are not qualified. So, don’t
do the same mistake, if you’re going to get it done, it needs to be done by a
professional.
What are the most common types of lip fillers?
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a great option for lip fillers.HA is a naturally occurring
substance found in the body that holds up to 1,000 times its weight in water,
making it a great plumping agent. It’s also temporary and can be dissolved if
needed. Popular types of hyaluronic acid lip fillers include Restylane and
Juvederm.
What are the lip filler styles, which one is right for me?
When you decided you want your lips done by lip fillers, you
need to know what style you want to go for also what styles
you can go for.
Classic Lip Filler Style
Where the upper and lower lips are perfectly balanced. The
classic style creates a distinctive form of all the natural S
shapes that exist in the lips.
Russian lip/ Cupid Lip Filler Style
This is the lip filler style where the cupid bow of the lip is
dominantly defined. You can decide the strength of the
definition of course and have a combination of styles.
Social media is dominated by Russian lip styles at the
moment with a very structured cupid bow trend at the
moment.
The Angelic Style of Lip Fillers
The Angelic style is a fuller upper lip, with little or no mid or
lower lip augmentation. It creates a pleasing form of fuller
volume in the upper lip combined with a narrow lip length.
The Pearl Lip Filler Style
The pearl style is a full shape that accentuates the lower lip
and the two teardrops that form it. This produces shapes a
more youthful, voluminous effect with a soft cleft in the
middle.
The Hollywood Style of Lip Fillers
The Hollywood style is an all-around of fullness to the lips
suitable for patients who want full attention on their lips.
Frequently seen in the movie industry. This style extends
and curls the upper lip, with less emphasis on the lower lip,
maintaining a symmetrical balance.
In our consultation, we will discuss the style you would like
to achieve by showing you pictures of different styles and
seeing your current shape of lips, and seeing how you can
achieve the look you desire. Some patients can achieve the
look with the tiniest amount of fillers and some might need a
few ml of fillers.
Give us a call or send us a message to book your
consultation.