What to Expect From Your First Lip Filler Appointment

Feeling unsure is normal. A good clinic will guide you through consultation, treatment and aftercare so you feel informed and in control.

Consultation

Your practitioner takes a medical history, checks suitability, discusses goals such as shape, definition and hydration, and explains benefits, risks, alternatives and costs. You will see the product brand and batch details recorded for your notes. Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers are regulated medical devices used by trained clinicians. asa.org.uk

Treatment

• Preparation: cleansing and optional topical anaesthetic
• Technique: precise micro-deposits with a fine needle or cannula to refine shape and balance
• Review: symmetry checks, photos for your record and clear aftercare instructions

How it feels and typical side effects

Expect pressure or stinging despite anaesthetic. Swelling and bruising are common for a few days and small lumps can occur and usually settle. Your clinician will explain red-flag signs and when to contact the clinic urgently. asa.org.uk

Aftercare for the first 48 to 72 hours

Keep lips clean, avoid heavy makeup on day one, skip saunas and strenuous exercise for 24 hours, sleep slightly elevated and do not massage unless advised. Attend your review if offered.

How long results last and reversibility

Most hyaluronic acid lip fillers last 6 to 12 months. If necessary, hyaluronic acid can be dissolved with an enzyme by qualified clinicians after a medical assessment. asa.org.uk

Local note: We are in Hemel Hempstead with easy access for St Albans, Watford, Harpenden, Berkhamsted, Tring, Kings Langley and Apsley.

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Sources:

• ASA guidance for marketing cosmetic interventions. asa.org.uk
• GMC guidance for doctors offering cosmetic interventions. GMC UK
• MHRA Blue Guide on medicine advertising rules. GOV.UK

Note: Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers are regulated medical devices used by trained clinicians who hold a UK professional registration.

Important information for UK readers
We do not advertise prescription-only medicines to the public. References to anti-wrinkle injections are provided as general information only. Any prescription treatment is considered only after an in-person consultation with a qualified prescriber, who will assess suitability, discuss risks, benefits and alternatives, and decide whether a prescription is appropriate. Content on this page is not a substitute for medical advice. It does not include product pricing or inducements. It follows CAP Code rule 12.12 and MHRA guidance on advertising prescription-only medicines. asa.org.uk+1