Lip Enhancement

Lip fillers can achieve a natural-looking result when administered by a skilled and experienced practitioner who understands the principles of balance and proportion. The key to achieving natural-looking lip fillers lies in the following factors.

Injection technique: Dr Harriet is extremely experienced in lip enhancement and dedicated to delivering natural-appearing results. In her opinion, lip fillers should be a subtle enhancement of your own shape and never “done”.

Choice of filler: Selecting the appropriate type of filler and the right product for your specific needs is crucial. Different products have varying levels of thickness and pliability, allowing for a tailored approach to achieving a natural result.

Proportion and balance: Overfilling the lips can lead to an unnatural appearance. Dr Harriet considers the proportions of the entire face and the individual’s unique features to maintain a harmonious, natural look.

Gradual enhancement: It’s often more natural-looking to achieve results through a gradual process, building on previous treatments over time. This allows the lips to adapt to the changes and avoids an abrupt, noticeable transformation.

Subtle volume enhancement: Many people seek lip fillers for subtle volume enhancement or to address specific concerns, like thin lips or fine lines around the mouth. A subtle approach often leads to more natural results.

Preserving lip texture: Maintaining the natural texture and movement of the lips is crucial for a natural appearance. Overfilling can make the lips appear stiff, which is not desired.

Patient collaboration: Effective communication between the patient and practitioner is essential. Clearly conveying your desired outcome and working together to set realistic expectations will help achieve a natural look.

Remember that “natural” can vary from person to person, as some individuals may desire more noticeable enhancement, while others prefer a very subtle change. It’s crucial to choose a practitioner with a strong understanding of aesthetics who is able to deliver results that align with your expectations and complement your facial features.

Lips do not exist in isolation. The relationship between the upper lip, lower lip and chin determines whether a profile reads as balanced. Dr Harriet assesses that relationship before treating, and will sometimes recommend a small amount of chin work alongside the lips because it produces a better overall result than adding more volume to the lips themselves.

Consultation first, covering your medical history, what you want to change and what is achievable for your anatomy. Topical numbing cream is applied and left to work. Dr Harriet then marks and treats, checking symmetry as she goes and asking you to look in the mirror during the process rather than only at the end. Most appointments take around 45 minutes including numbing.

For patients new to lip treatment, a conservative first appointment followed by a review is usually better than trying to reach the end point in one session. It lets the lips adapt, lets swelling fully settle so you are judging a real result, and avoids the abrupt change that other people notice. Patients who already have filler in place are assessed on what is there before anything is added.