LIVE 24-SEVEN PUCKER UP FOR VALENTINE’S DAY!
We all long for the perfect pout but the search for kissable lips isn’t always a smooth one. Live24Seven’s Cosmetic Aesthetics expert Dr Claire Oliver (BDS) explains the pros and cons of fillers and reveals how to ensure you get the look you want.
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From celebrities to Instagram influencers, it seems everyone has perfectly-shaped lips; you know, those puckered pouts that are as womanly as you can get. Big lips are sexy, they’re feminine and they’re fashionable. No surprise then, that fillers are one of the most asked-for facial procedures.
Despite the horror stories of treatments going wrong, I’ve long been a supporter of fillers and am a firm believer that small amounts of judiciously placed injectibles work wonders to lift, repair, strengthen and support. Whether you are looking for enhanced lip volume, to define features or restore volume, this non-invasive procedure can deliver great-looking, natural results.
Over the last year, the Government has introduced a number of regulations to tighten up the industry, giving the green light to various hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers and ensuring practitioners are properly trained. This is not only great news to clinicians who have long campaigned for better safety measures but also for consumers wanting to make the right choice.
SO WHAT ARE LIP FILLERS?
Fillers are used to plump, reduce deep lines and wrinkles, and smooth contours. The ones a good aesthetics medical lead will recommend are not permanent, lasting from about six months to up to a year, and contain HA, which is found naturally in the body.
The procedure takes around 30-45 minutes and results can last up to a year. Local anaesthetic cream is used to help numb your skin and many types of filler also contain additional local anaesthetic. There can be some slight bruising or swelling following treatment, but this shouldn’t last more than a day or two. However, if the procedure is done incorrectly you may see long-term swelling, infection and, in some cases, the filler moving away from the treatment area. Because of this, it is important that you stay in touch with your surgeon and report any signs of abnormality or side effects so that these can be rectified.
GETTING THE LOOK YOU WANT
I would advise anyone considering fillers to ensure they find a reputable clinician – someone who specialises in the procedure,
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FASHION, HEALTH & BEAUT Y DR CLAIRE OL IVER BDS
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