What can we do for you?
This is a very common question when someone is seeking a lip enhancement.
If you are a lip virgin, it can seem like a minefield with so much information out there, so we will try to simplify the process.
There are no hard and fast rules about the amount of filler to use, but there are some considerations to bear in mind before you go under the needle.
The amount of dermal filler in a syringe is generally 1 ML. In a small syringe this may look a lot, but in fact we are talking about way less that a teaspoon of product.
The amount of filler that is recommended at one sitting should be no more than 1ML and here’s why: -
If you are a lip virgin, it can seem like a minefield with so much information out there, so we will try to simplify the process.
There are no hard and fast rules about the amount of filler to use, but there are some considerations to bear in mind before you go under the needle.
The amount of dermal filler in a syringe is generally 1 ML. In a small syringe this may look a lot, but in fact we are talking about way less that a teaspoon of product.
The amount of filler that is recommended at one sitting should be no more than 1ML and here’s why: -
Lip type
The amount of natural lip tissue present can dictate how much filler to start with. If you have naturally thinner lips, or have lost volume with age, less is definitely more. If you are already blessed with natural volume and fancy taking it up a notch, slightly more product may be the way to go, but it should always be assessed on an individual basis.
Swelling
You also need to think about the swelling that may occur immediately after the procedure. If there is a large amount of filler present, the lip tissue has very little space to expand, and this can cause distortion, not to mention discomfort.
Migration
Filler migration can also be a problem if there is too much product added too quickly.
Filler migration is when the product moves from the area it was intended to be in and starts to move upwards. This is when it can affect the top lip, resulting in a ducky appearance.
On the flip side, some clients request a half ML treatment (generally this is dictated by cost). Experience tells us that half a ML in a previously untreated lip is usually too little to see a noticeable difference, and this may lead to client dissatisfaction.
Occlusion
Even more important that all of the other reasons for going gently, is the risk of compressing an important blood vessel. Large amounts of fillers added in one go can put pressure on the blood vessels that supply the lip, leading to a compression occlusion. Add the normal swelling into the mix, and you have the perfect recipe for a problem.
The only way your injector will know for sure, is to see you face to face and assess your anatomy.
It may be tempting to compare with a friend who only had half a ML, and it looks great, but everyone will be different.
As a general rule of thumb, never have more than 1 ML at a time. When everything has settled down, you can easily return for more.
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