Lip Fillers

[RosePetals]

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for advice from anyone who has, has had, or is contemplating getting lip fillers?

I've been considering it for ages and I think lots of people with them look great. Equally I think lots of people with them don't look great, and knowing my luck I'll be one of those people that end up looking botched

Any sort of advice on how to avoid the botched look? Or anyone who got filler and regretted it and is willing to talk me out of it?

Considering getting it done in August before starting uni in September!

 

[Upintheair83]

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for advice from anyone who has, has had, or is contemplating getting lip fillers?

I've been considering it for ages and I think lots of people with them look great. Equally I think lots of people with them don't look great, and knowing my luck I'll be one of those people that end up looking botched

Any sort of advice on how to avoid the botched look? Or anyone who got filler and regretted it and is willing to talk me out of it?

Considering getting it done in August before starting uni in September!

Hey hun. So Iv had it done- but whenever I have fillers/ Botox I always go to my dentist. With her being a doctor I just felt she would know the anatomy of the face in abit more detail and she would be used to giving injections. Iv heard too many horror stories by going to cheap places where they’ve had a days training.
She showed me lots of her work beforehand and explained clearly what she was going to do. I had an injection first to numb the area, then the actual injections for the filler itself was hardly felt, it was more of an odd/ sore sensation. Iv only ever had 1ml of lip filler at each time.
The first time I had them done I had so many cold sores (I’m so prone to them!) but then for the next time she was able to prescribe some antI viral tablets for me, and I never broke out in them the second time of having it.
My lips also swelled so much! I was horrified the first time and wondered what I’d done for the first 24 hours. But once they settled down they looked lovely. She made them natural looking and if you didn’t know me before you wouldn’t have guessed I had had it.
If I’m honest sometimes I wish I would have a bit more put in but I never have.
I’m very insecure in my appearance and so Iv had a lot of cosmetic surgery and fillers/ Botox.
I regret a lot of what Iv had done, mainly my cheek fillers. But I have to say that the lip filler did look very nice.
If you need to chat about it, I’m always here. I hope some of this advice helps. Xx

 

[SqualorVictoria]

@Upintheair83 if you don't mind me asking, how come you regret your cheek fillers?

 

[Fia4]

I got my lips done one year ago and I absolutely loved the result no regrets. I got them done from my doctor. They were really painful getting them done it takes about 20 mins or so. You cant put pressure on them so you will be drinking through a straw for 2 days after and you will lose a bit of weight from not wanting to eat much. They look huge at first then they settle after a few days. I’m getting them done again in a few weeks time. they get smaller over time. At about the 8 month mark they swelled up big again on me and I was delighted. Now they are all gone they lasted a year for me. My advice would be only get them done once every year/ year and a half. I would recommend them to people I had a great experience

 

[Upintheair83]

@Upintheair83 if you don't mind me asking, how come you regret your cheek fillers?

No of course!!its fine! Well at first they bruised so badly and were very swollen, I was so embarrassed to go to work with it. I’d never experienced it before with fillers.
Obv the swelling went down, I would say, a week after.
But I feel they haven’t ‘worn’ well. I think it’s left a few irregularities in my face. I think molly mae said it made her face abit odd too, I don’t know how to explain it.
Almost like it’s made my face less symmetrical and made my eyes seem abit more hollow than normal. And because it made my eyes seem that way, I then had to have tear trough fillers!
Maybe it’s just me, to be fair, Iv got very high cheek bones and a slim face so I think that but of roundness I was looking for couldn’t really be achieved.
I mean, this is just my experience. Everyone is different and Iv seen some really lovely work on some people. But I won’t be having it again, but I wouldn’t rule out fillers elsewhere. I think it’s whatever suits your face xx

 

[Bae56]

Advice, go to someone you trust & research into the type of filler.

I've had mines done a few times from 2 different people (nurses) one was a lot more expensive & I wouldn't say either were any better.
I've never found it sore although it's often stingy at cupid's bow!

I've had 3 different fillers, Belotero metabolised within 3 weeks with me so would never use it again. Juvederm Smile was a nice filler, had that once. Juvederm Volbella I've found the best. The needles thinner, the product is softer & it lasts so much longer. So much so I haven't had mine done in 2 years & won't need to any time soon.

Teosyal has been known to migrate, gives that white line above the top lip where it's moved. Know a couple of people who had problems with it & the woman who done my lips also confirmed this.

When the time comes I won't be going back to the nurse who usually does mine. She's done them beautifully but last time I could feel a gap in the filler in the bottom lip. I didn't speak up at the time as I trusted her. I really regret that as she had left a noticeable gap & was very obvious if I wore lipstick. Took months to calm down but can still feel it. She ignored my text about it. I went back for botox & she tried to tell me the gap must've always been there if you feel something is off, tell them there & then!

Dentists have amazing knowledge of the face btw!

 

[Mercedes12]

I’ve been getting lip filler for approx 6 years and always opt for a natural look. My advice would be so your research: read reviews, look at their work. Photos will show you if they do natural filler or if they do more dramatic looks. Let the technician know that you want a natural look!

I’d also say start off with a small amount, maybe 0.5ml- go away and see how it heals after swelling. You can then top it up if you want a bit more volume. You can always add more but you can’t take any away (unless you dissolve)!

A lot of people say go to doctors or medical professionals but my advice would be to go to someone who does filler full time. Someone who does lips 5 days a week, multiple clients a day over a number of years will be much more skilled than a full time doctor who does one or two sets of lips a month and spends the rest of the time doing other work (in my opinion). My technician isn’t a dr or dentist but she does filler full time, has all the relevant qualifications and a hygienic clinic.

make sure you get aftercare advice and you have their number to call if anything doesn’t seem right.

 

[eSsExBiRd]

Love love LOVE my fillers!!! I had them done 6 months ago, only 0.5ml as it was my first time and I honestly wouldn’t not have them in! I’m converted!

The lady I went to only does fillers and brows, has a very clean and minimal outside surgery on her own property and has amazing reviews. She talked through the whole process, side effects, aftercare and advised me to start small and see how it goes. It felt weird to start but good aftercare is key.

They still look great now but I’m likely to have a top up by the end of the year, I may even push it to 0.75ml.

 

[Iced Coffee]

Hello! I'm in America (I know most of this forum is UK based) but I do marketing for a firm that specializes in plastic surgery and cosmetic beauty -- aka, I write about this kind of stuff a lot. Here's some advice I'd give if you're interested in fillers:

• Always do plenty of research beforehand and don't go to a lower-priced practice just because "it's a good deal." If you want good work, a lot of times it's going to cost a more upfront.
• I would suggest going to a plastic surgery practice or med spa that does cosmetic treatments full time. Look online for how much training and experience their injectors have. Choose someone who does this for a living and knows what they're doing.
• Browse the practice's before-and-after photos to get a good idea of what you can actually expect for your results.
• Be sure to tell your injector that you want a more natural look. The natural look is what's in these days anyway, so they should be perfectly understanding!
• It's good to start small and work your way up. Once you have an idea of what looks good on you, you can ask for more filler during touch-up treatments down the road.

If you have any other questions, I'd be happy to answer!

 

[DoctorWho]

I have mine done about 4 times a year. As above my advice would be to go to someone who just does asethetics. They do it full time. Dentists don’t.
Do a lot of research! What area are you in? I may be able to recommend someone x

 

[Freebies_come2me]

Just came across this by accident, I have no knowledge at all about filler. Do you guys think inthefrow’s filler is up to standard or good according to your standard or beauty industry?

 

[Hi there chuck]

I have
Don't go overboard, I get 0.5ml but I have biggish lips. If your lips are small get 1ml

 

[Kandy floss]

I’ve had 1ml of lip filler twice.

The first time was from an aesthetics place who specialised in them and they did look nice and I had them cheaper than usual as they had a student offer on while I was doing my undergrad.

I got them redone last summer by a nurse who lives by me for a similar price as the first would’ve cost had I not been a student and I loved them, they looked so good. Planning on going back after lockdown I have normal sized lips anyway and 1ml didn’t make them look fake at all, just a really nice plump size (once the swelling had gone down!)

 

[yankydoo]

Can anyone recommend a good place in London for the natural look.

 

[Tabitha97]

Sorry to jump in and ask... But I really want fillers, but I'm terrified of needles and the thought of having them in my lip makes me feel sick! Was anyone else the same and how did you manage?

 

[Babyboox]

I had my lips done March 2019 last year and once the swelling had gone down u couldn’t tell I had them done, I had 1ml. I decided to have them done again 6 months later 1ml can slightly see a difference but I think the filler just comes out as I always bleed once having the treatments

 

[Peakyblinders]

I have had my lips done about 5 times now - I started off at 1ml and then a few months later had another half etc. I went a year not getting them and they lasted a long time, i had a top up last week!

I have had cheek filler and wouldnt again as it was really expensive and I didnt really see a difference. I love my lip fillers they look plump but really natural, absolutely love them. People get the wrong idea because they see all the botched jobs and the OTT but in reality most people dont even know i have mine done!

 

[BlobbyBlobbyBlobby]

I had lip fillers about a year and a half ago, and I absolutely loved them, they weren’t too big like how some people’s are I am going to book to get them topped up again soon.

 

[actuallyeducated]

I’ve had lip filler once a year since 2017. My first appointment I had 0.8ml (I paid for 1ml as I wanted more than 0.5ml but told her not to use it all if I didn’t need it, I already have quite full lips just a crap top lip). Second time I had 1ml. 3rd year I only got like 0.3ml as was on strong painkillers which had thinned my blood too much. This time was pretty pointless. This year I just had 0.7ml about a month ago.
Would definitely recommend and it’s not that painful but do your research before you choose a practitioner. Your face is worth that extra £50/100 for someone good!! And don’t over do it. I limit myself to once a year.

 

[actuallyeducated]

Oh and don’t waste money on 0.5ml. It basically does nothing more than hydrate your lips, they’d swell for a day and you’d love them then the swelling goes down and there wouldn’t really be a difference.