Lip Fillers​ Southampton

Lip fillers are injectable treatments designed to increase volume, enhance shape, and improve the definition of the lips. We use high-quality dermal fillers made from hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance found in the body that helps to attract and retain moisture.

Your suitability for lip fillers depends on your goals, health, and the natural anatomy of your lips. During a personalised consultation, we’ll discuss your aesthetic goals, review any health concerns, and assess your lip shape. Whether you’re new to fillers or experienced, we’ll ensure the procedure aligns with your expectations and lifestyle. The best results enhance your natural beauty while keeping your unique features.

Lip fillers usually last 6 to 12 months, depending on the product used, your metabolism, and how much movement the area sees. Lips break filler down faster than most parts of the face. Sun exposure and smoking can shorten results. Touch-ups help maintain the effect over time.

Lip fillers have a strong safety record when administered by a qualified medical practitioner using well-established products. We use CE and UKCA-marked hyaluronic acid fillers from established manufacturers, including Juvéderm, and follow strict clinical protocols at every stage.

Minor side effects such as swelling, tenderness, and small bruises are common and temporary. Your treatment is carried out by Jacqui, our Registered Nurse Prescriber, and we will talk you through the risks as well as the benefits before you decide to go ahead.

Most clients find lip filler very tolerable. We apply numbing cream beforehand and use gentle injection techniques, so you are likely to feel a slight pinch and some pressure rather than sharp pain. Mild tenderness afterwards usually settles within a few days.

The amount of lip filler depends on your goals and natural lip anatomy. Usually, 0.5 to 1 ml is used for a subtle natural looking enhancement.

We tailor the amount to your desired outcome, ensuring a natural result. A personalised consultation will help determine the best approach for you.

Lip fillers generally last 6 to 12 months, and most clients choose a top-up every 6 to 9 months to maintain their results. How quickly your body metabolises the filler will determine what works for you, and we will agree a plan at your consultation rather than committing you to a fixed schedule.

Lip fillers are a soft, gel-like substance made primarily from hyaluronic acid, a sugar molecule the body produces naturally. Different products vary in how thick and firmly structured the gel is, which is why some suit subtle hydration and others suit definition and support.

Hyaluronic acid is biodegradable, so the effect is temporary and gradually fades as your body breaks the gel down. It also means the filler can be dissolved if you ever want it removed.

Swelling is typically the greatest within the first 24-48 hours and subsides significantly by day three. Most swelling goes away completely within 1 to 2 weeks. Applying a cold compress and avoiding strenuous activities can help reduce swelling faster.

To reduce swelling, apply cold compresses, drink lots of water, avoid heat and strenuous activities, keep your head elevated while sleeping, and avoid touching your lips. Swelling typically subsides within a few days.

Yes, you can eat after lip fillers, but it’s best to wait about an hour to let the numbing cream wear off. Start with soft foods to avoid putting pressure on your lips.

For the first 24 hours, avoid hot and spicy foods that could increase swelling. Also, avoid hard or crunchy foods that might disrupt the filler. Staying hydrated is also important, and gentle eating will make sure your lips heal comfortably and naturally.

It’s recommended to avoid lip fillers during pregnancy due to a lack of research on safety and the potential risks involved.

Hormonal changes during pregnancy can affect the results and may cause excessive swelling. It’s best to wait until after pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Ideally, you should avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours after lip fillers. Alcohol can increase swelling and bruising and may dehydrate you, slowing down the healing process. After 24 hours, you can resume drinking in moderation.

Lasting damage is rare when treatment is carried out by a qualified medical practitioner using quality products. Temporary swelling, bruising, and tenderness are normal and settle within days.

The most serious risk, though uncommon, is vascular occlusion. This is where filler presses on or enters a blood vessel, restricting the blood supply to the tissue. It is recognisable early and treatable, and as a Registered Nurse Prescriber Jacqui, can prescribe and administer hyaluronidase herself to dissolve the filler immediately if needed. This is one of the strongest reasons to choose a medically qualified injector rather than the cheapest available option.

Repeated overfilling across many years can also stretch the lip tissue. We work conservatively and will tell you if we think further treatment is not in your interest.

Yes. In England it is a criminal offence to administer lip filler for cosmetic purposes to anyone under 18, and we do not treat under-18s under any circumstances. If there is any doubt about your age, we will ask for photographic ID before proceeding.