Lip Filler
If lip filler is new to you, start with how long it lasts. my.clevelandclinic.org says Botox may last up to six months, while lip fillers can last up to 12 months. Keep that gap in mind when you compare treatments, since a longer-lasting product is a longer commitment.
Five questions, ordered by how involved they get
- Which hyaluronic acid products are used in lips? The vocabulary comes first, so you can follow a consultation.
- What causes lines around the mouth? It helps to know which concern you are actually trying to solve.
- Are lip fillers approved by the FDA? Approval status is a question worth asking about any product you are offered.
- When will final lip filler results show? Timing matters before you plan around an event.
- What risks come with lip augmentation? This is the heaviest question, so read it with the others fresh in mind.
Outside reading, with a caution
Three outside sources fill in the rest. A journal article reviews complications in lip augmentation. The asds.net site keeps a page on injectables and dermal fillers. The health.clevelandclinic.org site also asks whether tear trough fillers are worth it, a different area of the face that raises the same kind of question. Do not let a photo gallery stand in for any of these.
The cheapest preparation
Save two or three photos of lips you like and write one sentence on what you want to change. Add your questions about product, risks and timing. Bring the notes to a consultation and ask for answers in your own words.