Google searches for natural lip fillers are up by 250% which shows that while demand for a plumper pout remains, the overdone, artificial aesthetic is being laid to rest.
“Lip fillers are wrongly associated with an overfilled look but when performed by a skilled practitioner they will not be overly noticeable, just beautifully balanced,” Dr Dianni Dai, GMC-registered Doctor at Élan Laser Clinics. “Not only do we consider how the lips look but we look at how the lip filler will enhance and balance the whole face and place it strategically – working with the natural contours of your lip. It isn’t always just about volume, it can delicately enhance the cupid’s bow or be added to create symmetry.”
If you’re considering having the procedure done (your beauty, your rules), remember it’s about quality not quantity and to avoid any over-filling or unshapely disasters it’s important to check your practitioner’s credentials in case they need to deal with any contraindications. Also make sure you arm yourself with all the information you need to walk into the consultation room confident you’re going to leave with lips you love. Not sure where to start? We asked the cosmetic doctors who deal with lip fillers on the daily to answer our most pressing pout-based questions.
1. Can lip fillers look natural?
According to Dr Esho, known as the lip doctor, there’s a very specific ratio to ask for that provides the most natural looking lips. “The perfect lip will have a 1:1 ratio between the outer corners of the top and bottom lip. The middle of the lip and the outer corner should be 2:1,” he advises. This will ensure the balance is asymmetric and is the most flattering shape for your face.
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2. Which lip filler is best?
We tend to group all fillers together, and never really focus on the different materials commonly used in injectable treatments. The truth is, there are many types of filler and you’ll get a different effect depending on which one you choose.
“It’s important that the material used has the same consistency as the lip’s natural mucosa – otherwise, it won’t look natural whenever the patient moves their lip in animation,” says Dr Esho.”I use the Juvederm Vycross range, which is longer-lasting, smoother to inject, biodegradable, and reversible, but I’ve also been impressed with the Teoxane RHA range.”
“I use MaiLi by Sinclair Pharma – they have a specific product called MaiLi Define which is very, very natural and integrates into your lip tissue beautifully,” says Dr Ahmed El Muntasar, GP and award-winning aesthetician.
3. Where should lip fillers be injected?