One popular trend that has taken the beauty industry by storm is the use of lip fillers. Often referred to as "lip augmentation" or "lip injections," this minimally invasive procedure involves injecting dermal fillers to add volume, shape, and symmetry to the lips. As people seek a plumper pout and a more defined lip contour, lip fillers have become a go-to solution.

Get informed and make informed decisions. Delve into the details of this aesthetic procedure and connect with our healthcare professionals to discuss your options.

What are Lip Fillers?

Lip fillers (dermal fillers) are injections that give your lips more volume. This will enhance the volume of regions like your cheeks and lips and smooth out wrinkles. The synthetic hyaluronic acid (HA) used in lip fillers is an ingredient found in your body.

They may help delay the need for a more invasive surgical lip augmentation, such as a lip lift or implant, but they do not reverse the effects of aging. Also, they can assist you in getting the desired appearance, which promotes your self-esteem.

But fillers fade over time. The type of filler used and the injection site affect how long they last. Usually, they last for six to eighteen months.

Who Gets Lip Fillers?

Having lip fillers is a personal choice. A common reason for getting lip fillers is to make lips appear fuller. There are various reasons why you might desire to increase the size of your lips, such as:

• Regaining their former lip size. The inter commissural distance—the space between your mouth's corners—may grow as you age, and your lips may become thinner or narrower as well as longer and flatter in the philtrum, the groove connecting your upper lip to your septum.
• Adjusting the contour of your lips. It's normal to have asymmetrical lips, which vary in size or shape.
• Reducing wrinkles. Sometimes, the sides of your mouth wrinkle when you laugh or grin.
• Increasing self-assurance. Your self-worth and body image can both be enhanced by lip fillers.

What Happens Before Lip Fillers?

Before lip fillers get started, you need to find a reputable clinic or hospital. After that, you will meet your surgeon before your lip filler treatment. Your general health, along with any risk factors or preexisting medical disorders, will be assessed by your healthcare professional. 

Discuss any allergies you may have with your healthcare provider. Additionally, inform them of all prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications you take, including dietary supplements containing herbs.

Your doctor will measure and evaluate your face. They will also take pictures of your lips and face for your medical file.

It's essential to visualize your appearance when deciding on lip size. Ask your doctor if bringing in a picture helps. If your healthcare professional does not want to use a photo, be ready to describe exactly what you want your lips to look like.

Lip Fillers Procedure

Your healthcare professional will numb your lips with a topical anesthetic before performing a lip filler treatment. The topical anesthetic will make the procedure as painless as possible. Your lips should be numb about 15 to 30 minutes later. 

Then, your doctor will use a tiny needle to inject lip filler into any or all of your lip locations, such as the corners of your mouth, the vermillion border, and the cupid's bow, the curve in the middle of your upper lip. 

Though your eyes may moisten and you may feel a pinching sensation, there won't be any discomfort. Your healthcare professional will insert approximately one-fifth of a teaspoon or one milliliter (mL) of lip filler into your lips. The needle will only puncture your skin up to 2.5 millimeters (mm).

During the treatment, your healthcare professional may place an ice pack on your lips to reduce swelling and bruising.

How Long Does Lip Filler Procedure?

The lip filler procedure usually takes around 60 minutes, and the results begin to appear shortly after the injection. However, filler results can differ for each person depending on the product type and injection area.

The results of lip fillers generally last for 12-18 months and can be repeated after 6 months.

What are The Risks of Lip Fillers?

Lip filler is generally safe. However, like all medications and medical procedures, this procedure has some risks and possible side effects. The side effects of hyaluronic acid filler are transient and are supposed to pass after a few days. They might consist of:

• Injection site pain and bleeding.
• Redness where the injection was made.
• Reactivation of cold sores.
• A change in color or sensitivity.
• Infection.
• Vascular compromise, or tissue death, can happen if lip filler is injected into or near an artery.
• Your lips are asymmetrical.
• Lip filler will bleed into other parts of your face, notably the nose.

What Can You Expect After Lip Fillers?

Your aesthetician may give your lips a light massage after the surgery to help the filler absorb. They might keep icing your lips as well.

To ensure you don't have any adverse effects, such as nausea, dizziness, or severe bleeding, your doctor will monitor you for up to fifteen minutes. 

You may go home once the doctor has determined that you don’t develop adverse effects during the monitoring period. Driving home is possible because a local anesthetic won't cause fatigue or drowsiness. In case, though, you might want a friend or family member to drive you home.

Your lips might be bruised, puffy, and sensitive. Your pain will go away in a day or two. Your swelling should go down after 24 to 48 hours, but it could take up to a week.

Your healthcare professional will also set up a follow-up consultation for roughly two weeks after the procedure to check on your lips. For your medical file, they might take an additional photo so you can compare the appearance of your lips before and after the treatment.

Your lips will heal more quickly if you follow these tips:

• Apply an ice pack to relieve pain, swelling, and inflammation for a maximum of 10 minutes. 
• Avoid applying lip balm, lipstick, or any other substance on your lips for at least 24 hours. 
• Avoid puckering your lips, stroking them, kissing, and drinking via a straw.
• When brushing your teeth, use caution.
• Sip a lot of water.
• Don't work out for at least a day.

How Much Lip Fillers at Bali International Hospital?

The estimated average for lip fillers in Indonesia costs from IDR 5.000.000. 

If you want lip fillers, The Sanur, as the first Special Economic Zone (SEZ), will present an international standard beauty clinic ready to serve you.

Hence, as one of the centers of excellence, our aesthetic center is committed to prioritizing your aesthetic by offering comprehensive assessments and treatments.

Our services include preventive care, early detection, diagnostics, and treatment of a wide range of aesthetic problems with unparalleled expertise and cutting-edge medical technology right in the heart of Bali.

Many of the best hospitals in Bali are integrated with hotels, resorts, and facilities that provide patients with a pleasant treatment experience. After undergoing the treatment procedure, you can enjoy the coolness and beauty of Bali without having to move.

This makes your treatment trip in Bali different because patients don't just focus on physical healing but get the opportunity to relax and enjoy a short holiday.

The Sanur continues the vision and legacy brought by the founders in Sanur, Bali. With a name that reflects its location, The Sanur combines international standards with history, culture, and spirituality into solid pillars to support patients' physical health and emotional well-being journeys.

Health, welfare, and hospitality come together at The Sanur with the presence of hospitals, clinics, hotels, resorts, various welfare centers, and MICE (Meeting, Incentive, Convention, and Exhibition), all of which are united by the same spirit.

Enhance your natural beauty and schedule a consultation with our medical team. Book now!