Natural-looking lip filler: how I approach it

The fear I hear most about lip filler is the same every time: “I don’t want to look done.” Good. Neither do I want that for you. Here is how I plan to avoid it.

Shape first, size second

Most people who come to me don’t actually want bigger lips. They want their lips back: a border that has softened, a top lip that has thinned, a little unevenness that has started to bother them.

So I start with shape. Lip filler can define the border, balance asymmetry, hydrate, and add volume where it’s needed. Often a small amount, placed carefully, does more than a lot.

Your face, not a trend

Lips have to suit the face they’re on. I look at your proportions, your profile, and how your lips move when you talk and smile. Trends come and go. What I want is a result you still like in six months, and one your friends can’t quite put their finger on.

I’ll tell you if I think it’s too much

If you ask me for something I don’t think will suit you, I’ll say so. I’ll explain why, and tell you what I’d do instead. I will never do that fake, overdone look, and I’d rather lose a booking than send you out of my clinic with lips that aren’t right for your face.

You can build slowly

You don’t have to do everything at once. You can start with a subtle treatment, live with it for a few weeks, and decide later whether you’d like a touch more. That’s a very good way to do it, especially if this is your first time.

What to expect on the day

• The appointment is about an hour, including time to talk through what you’d like.
• Most lip fillers contain a local anaesthetic to help keep you comfortable.
• Lips swell more than most areas. Swelling is often most noticeable the morning after and settles over the next few days.

So judge your result once the swelling has gone, not the next morning.

If you’re not sure filler is what you need

Sometimes the answer isn’t filler. A lip flip, which is an anti-wrinkle treatment, relaxes the muscles around the mouth so the upper lip looks a little fuller and more defined, without adding volume. Like all anti-wrinkle treatment, it starts with an assessment. I’ll tell you at your consultation which I think would suit you.

Real clients of mine. Every face is different, so results vary from person to person. All treatments carry risks. Consultation first.

Your questions

Will people know I’ve had my lips done?

My aim is that they notice you look well, not that you’ve had something done.

How much does lip filler cost?

Lip filler starts from £175. Your £30 consultation comes off your treatment.

How long does it last?

Around 6 to 9 months for most people. I’ve explained why in how long lip filler lasts.

Natural lip filler in King’s Cross

My clinic is at 260 Pentonville Road, a short walk from King’s Cross St Pancras and walkable from Angel. Clients come to me from Islington, Camden, Farringdon and across London. If you’d love to look a little fresher but you’re scared of going too far, tell me exactly that. It’s a very good place for us to start. Book a consultation or read more about lip filler.