It's a common misconception that dermal filler is going to dramatically change your appearance with the very first treatment. In actual fact, 1ml of dermal filler is just enough to create a very subtle result that clients can then build upon over time (if that's your goal).
The Rule of Thirds: Top To Bottom Lip Ratio
Whether you want dramatic volume or an enhanced but natural-looking appearance, Kellie recommends following the rule of thirds. That is, the top lip should be 1/3 of your total lips and your bottom lip 2/3, but it will also depend on your natural shape.
Treating with 1ml at a time is certainly appropriate for some areas, such as volumising lips or having smaller tweakments into other areas of the face. Sometimes, however, more than 1ml may be required – in the cheeks, for example – as 1ml may not make a discernible difference.
We typically advise our clients to have around 1ml in their first lip injection session and building on that with 1ml every six months. What are the advantages of lip filler? Lip fillers help create volume and symmetry. They are ideal for people with thin lips or whose lips are uneven.
Yes, lip fillers can give you a natural-looking result. Depending on what type of dermal filler you choose and the results you want, lip fillers can give you anywhere from a natural appearance to a celebrity-like pout.
When the upper lip is equal to or begins to exceed the volume of the lower, the augmentation starts to look fake. Once that ratio is breached, the result degrades rapidly, even with minor volume additions.
How Much Dermal Filler Do I Need For Lips? The amount of ml of dermal filler will influence the size difference before and after treatment. The most common treatment amount for thin lips lies between 0.5ml and 1ml. More than 1ml of dermal filler is possible, but this would create a much more dramatic look.
They indicate that dermal injections last for 6 months and that 1mL of dermal lip injections should be used for the lips. However, it is our philosophy that injecting 1ml of filler in patients' lip area every 6 months is excessive.
The art of measuring 1 ml of dermal filler is not what you might think. For starters, if we were to add one ml of filler to your face or your lips, you are not going to look like a social media star on steroids. To do the math, 1ml equals about 1/5 of a teaspoon.
You can expect some swelling in your lips after the procedure. You may also notice some small red spots where the needles were injected into your lips. Bruising around the lips is another common side effect, which may last about a week.
I would always recommend at least 6 months between injection of different fillers. After we have established the above, the same rationale as mentioned in point 1 would apply here. Fillers usually last around 6-12 months.
For most, redness and swelling don't last more than just a few hours after leaving the office. If it has not mostly resolved within three to five days of your injections, please contact your medical provider. Be aware that, due to the swelling, the lips may have an asymmetrical appearance.
One syringe of filler you can expect slightly plumper lips with a smoother appearance. We use fillers like Restylane and Juvederm to create natural looking and feeling lips enhancement. Two syringes of dermal filler will get clients noticeably smoother and plumper and for some clients a true volume change.
Conversely, for those patients who want a subtle change, with hydrated/rejuvenated and slightly defined lips, 0.5ml overall is the right amount. But, if you want an instant plump of the lips and a fuller look, 1ml of lip filler is the best choice.
Depending on the amount of lip fullness desired by the patient, 1 ml of filler or less is sufficient. In lip augmentation, 0.5-2 ml of filler injection is usually applied for the first time. Depending on the width, length, texture and thinness of the lip, the amount of filler applied also varies.
1ml is a relatively small volume of filler, and it will typically produce results which last for six months.
Lips. Most commonly, just 1 syringe is used for augmenting the lips, regardless of the type of filler you use. Occasionally, we will build up to 2 or even 3 syringes in the lips for a patient, but this is usually an older patient who has lost some of the definition and structure in the lips, as well as volume.
The ideal proportion is the ratio of 1:1.6 between upper and lower lip2 (Figure 2A). There are three small tubercles on the upper lip and two on the lower lip,2,16 which give the shape of the lips its individuality and should therefore be preserved during augmentation.
Is 2ml Of Dermal Lip Filler Too Much? Most lip filler injections have a volume between 0.5ml and 1ml. These provide more natural results and a slight increase in size post-treatment. Filler injections over 2ml are rarer, mainly because they create a more dramatic effect.
Kylie prefers Juvederm, a brand of filler that's owned by Allergan. While there are different types of Juvederm fillers, Kylie's team goes for Juvederm Ultra Plus.
Kardashian said she had no filler, including in her lips and cheeks, “No filler. Never filled either one, ever,” she explained.
The Results Improve Over Time
Because these injections stimulate your body's production of collagen and elastin, the final results of treatment won't be seen for several weeks. Even as the hyaluronic acid is processed by your body, healthy collagen and elastin grow at a more significant rate.