Best Lip Filler near me in Lange Elisabethstraat, Utrecht

Lip fillers are dermal injections that add volume to your lips. They contain a synthetic form of hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid helps keep our skin plumped, and although our bodies produce it naturally, the amount we produce diminishes as we age, causing wrinkles and fine lines. The synthetic lip injectable serves to ‘fill’ the lines around our lips and add volume to the lips themselves.

A topical numbing cream is applied before treatment and most hyaluronic acid fillers contain lignocaine (a local anaesthetic) to reduce discomfort during injection. Most patients experience minimal pain. Mild swelling and bruising are common for a few days after treatment.

Lip fillers typically last 6–12 months before gradually breaking down and being absorbed by the body. Top-up treatments every 6–9 months maintain the result. Hyaluronic acid fillers can also be dissolved at any time if desired.

Dermal fillers are normally safe when they’re carried out by an experienced, qualified practitioner. Risks of infection, lumpiness, scarring, unwanted filler movement, and blocked blood vessels (which can cause tissue death and even blindness) depend on the filler used and how well the procedure was carried out. If you’re concerned, talk with your practitioner before your appointment.

Do your research: your practitioner should be on a register that proves they meet particular training standards. Only ever book with experienced, highly qualified, fully insured practitioner, and don’t be shy about asking them about their insurance, qualifications and experience, nor what product they’re using, where it’s manufactured, and the potential side effects. It’s your right, and will help you make an informed decision on whether to have the procedure with them or not.

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Fillers are not permanent, and there are several factors involved in determining how long they will keep your lips plumped for. However, you should expect your lip fillers to last between 6 and 18 months. Your practitioner will be able to give you a more accurate timeframe based on the injectable they use and your skin type.