7 Things You Need to Know Before Getting Lip Fillers

Have you ever considered getting lip fillers? If you have, then you're definitely not alone. Often going hand in hand with a more plump, fuller appearance, lip fillers are a popular procedure that many women undergo to enhance their image and overall look.

7 Things You Need to Know Before Getting Lip Fillers
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With this being said, if you're thinking about getting lip fillers, then you may want to consider some of the following tips and tricks.

#1. Know About Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in the body that plays a number of essential roles. These include helping with fluid retention and lubrication, and more importantly, helping increase skin moisture and getting rid of wrinkly appearances in your face.

Hyaluronic acid can also be found in many different cosmetics, including anti-ageing creams, makeup products and lotions.

When looking for a lip filler, look for hyaluronic acid or another product that contains it. Hyaluronic acid is natural and safe to use on the body, so you won't have to worry about any dangerous side effects even on dry skin.

#2. Filtering Your Options Is Best Practice

When looking for a lip filler, it's important to have an idea of what you want first. You can find fillers just about anywhere, from your local shopping centre to a medical clinic, so knowing the differences between them can help you choose which option is best for your individual needs.

For example, here are some popular options that are readily available in the market:

Perlane/Restylane

Juvederm®

Radiesse®

Artecoll

Other products focus on getting results immediately, while others are more on maintaining your lips' plumpness longer than usual.

Moreover, putting some thought into your research process and flipping through lip filler before and after photos of specific brands or clinics can help you determine which lip filler works best for you.

#3. Lip Fillers Don't Last Forever

While this may be obvious to some, it's important to keep in mind that lip fillers don't last a lifetime. They typically only last for around 10 to 12 months since the hyaluronic acid metabolises in your skin over time, reducing in plumpness. 

For thinner folks, the metabolisation process might take an even shorter time, usually lasting just 6 months before you need to revolumise it.

Because of this, it's always a smart idea to prepare ahead of time and pick a filler that maintains excellent quality as it approaches its expiration date. Doing so can help you avoid a decline in your look during the later stages of the filler's lifespan.

#4. Cheaper Isn't Always Better

You wouldn't want to cheap out on potentially subpar lip fillers. One reason for this is that many patients who opt for cheaper products end up coming back shortly afterwards to fix the damage done by their purchases, essentially negating the cost of the "cheaper" procedure.

Injections of lower cost are also more likely to have negative side effects, including:

Swelling (that lasts longer than usual)

Reactivation of blisters in the lips

Bleeding in the lips

Tenderness

#5. You’ll Still Be You

If the reason you're considering lip fillers is because of negative perceptions of your self-image or worries about how others perceive you, know that having a lip filler won't change that.

If you have issues with your self-image before applying lip fillers, then lip fillers aren't likely going to help with your self-confidence problems.

Your self-image will not be significantly altered by lip surgical procedures. Lip augmentations may help you look physically more attractive, true. But if you're truly satisfied with yourself, lip fillers shouldn't make you feel like a different person, but rather a better-looking you.

#6. You Shouldn’t Exercise on The Same Day

If you want to break a sweat hours after the surgery, think again. Exercising increases blood flow to the body, including your face, which may contribute to swelling, bruising, or discomfort at the injection site.

It's best to play it safe and wait for at least 24 to 48 hours before you go for a run or do callisthenics. Furthermore, avoid receiving massages or getting a facial on the day of your surgery as these might exacerbate these side effects too.

#7. Don't Expect To Look Exactly Like Kim K

Replicating Kim K's lips is a noble goal, but don't be surprised when clinicians are unable to fulfil your request, or even go against it altogether.

Everyone's facial structure and lip volume are unique – and asking for a lip filler that fits another person's exact physical qualities may do more harm to your look than good.

Instead of aiming to make your lips like someone else's, let you and your clinician find a filler that complements your natural lip shape and facial profile.