5 Common Lip Filler Myths
When it comes to lip fillers, many people are understandably cautious.
Poorly executed lip implants and injections can leave bloating and swelling that is instantly notable and is one of the most obvious tell-tale signs that a person has had cosmetic work done.
However, rapid advances in lip filler technologies and composition in recent years mean that this stigma may no longer be justified.
In fact, recent research has shown that lip fillers comprised of hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in the human body, are actually some of the safest cosmetic treatments that it is possible to get.
This is becoming one of the worst kept secrets in the cosmetic industry, however, and lip fillers are on the rise with more and more people seeing the advantages of opting for a non-surgical treatment.
Based on some of the common misconceptions found among those considering lip filler treatments, we have put together this guide to 5 of the most common myths surrounding the entire process.
Myth 1: Lip fillers are Irreversible
Understandably, the thought of being stuck with a botched or unsatisfactory lip filling for the rest of your life may put you off having the procedure.
However, as long as you opt for a hyaluronic acid-based filler you will be able to reverse the effects if required.
Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in the human body that will dissolve itself over time.
In around 9-12 months the effects of lip fillers will have worn off anyway and another treatment will be required to replenish the benefits that you have enjoyed thus far.
This means that if you are not quite happy with the way they have made your lips look, you will not be stuck with the results for years to come.
If you are really displeased with the outcome or something goes wrong during the procedure and filler leaks towards your nose or check, your doctor will be able to inject hyaluronidase, an enzyme that will immediately dissolve the filler.
Once this has been done your lips will return to their original shape and size as soon as the swelling has gone down.
Myth 2: Lip fillers don’t work on younger people
Given that tackling signs of aging is one of the most common reasons people choose to have lip fillers, many believe that they are only suitable for older people and there is no significant benefit for the under 40s.
However, other reasons for fillers include achieving symmetry in the face, and considering that hyaluronic acid helps to maintain collagen production, having fillers injected could actually prevent the signs of aging and reduce any more invasive work that needs to be carried out later on in life.
Myth 3: It is easy to tell who has had lip fillers
Watch any reality TV show and you will probably spot at least one person who has blatantly had their lips plumped using cosmetic treatment.
However, there are many more who have also had fillers that you will never notice, because the effects of their injections look natural.
Hyaluronic acid based fillers put in place by an experienced dermatologist are almost indeterminable and are far less likely to result in bloating than implants or other cosmetic treatments.
Furthermore, as mentioned above it is possible to dissolve the filler once it is in place so if you are really worried about the end result then your doctor will be able to perform remedial work.
Myth 4: Lip fillers need to be refilled on a regular basis
It is true that lip fillers break down over time and need to be re-applied every so often in order to maintain the effects.
The precise frequency of your visits to the clinic will depend on a number of different factors including the type of filler used and the rate at which your body breaks down the hyaluronic acid.
Lip fillers do need to be refilled more regularly than other fillers offered by cosmetic clinics as the high activity level of the area (chewing, smiling, yawning, talking etc.) will speed up the rate at which the filler breaks down.
Myth 5: Lip fillers leave saggy lips when they wear off
There is a common concern among those who have never had lip fillers Glasgow before that once they start, they will have to continue with the injections forever, as the area where the filler has dissolved will sag.
This is completely false. In fact, given that hyaluronic acid prompts our bodies to produce more collagen, even once the filler itself has dissolved the skin’s dermis will actually have thickened, significantly reducing the chances of wrinkles and aging lines in the area.