How Much Does It Cost? How Long Does the Swelling Last? And What Should Know in 2025

Thin Lips without Lip Lines

In some cases where the lips are quite thin and there are no clear lip lines, applying lipstick often requires going beyond the natural lip shape. This can lead to a lack of confidence and a desire for a more beautiful and prominent overall facial appearance. This issue of thin lips without lip lines can be addressed by injecting lip fillers. Lip fillers can add fullness to the lips and create more defined and sharp lip lines, resulting in a more youthful, beautiful, and prominent overall facial appearance.

Downturned Mouth Corners, Giving a Frowning Appearance

Normally, our faces can express a range of moods. However, in cases where the mouth corners are downturned, giving a perpetually frowning or unfriendly appearance, it can lead to missed opportunities in life. This issue can be corrected by injecting fillers to lift the corners of the mouth. Due to the various types and molecular structures of fillers, a suitable type can be selected for each individual. The results are immediately visible after the procedure, with a noticeable lift in the corners of the mouth. The fillers blend naturally with the skin and, importantly, are 100% naturally dissolvable.

Uneven Lip Proportions from Birth

  In cases where individuals have naturally uneven lip proportions, with an ideal ratio of 1:1.5 between the upper and lower lip, and equal left and right sides for both the upper and lower lip, as well as equal thickness on both sides of the lower lip, this issue of uneven lip proportions can be addressed by injecting lip fillers. This procedure corrects uneven and disproportionate lips, creating a more symmetrical appearance. Importantly, the results are immediately visible after the procedure.

Uneven Lips from Surgery

 In cases where surgery has been performed to reduce lip thickness, resulting in lips that are too thin and visible scarring from the surgery, lip fillers can help improve the appearance. However, the outcome depends on the extent of scar tissue. If the scar tissue is significant, the filler may not be as effective. Therefore, before undergoing lip reduction surgery, it's essential to research thoroughly.

Thin Lips in Old Age

 As we age, the bones in the midface and under the nose may deteriorate, along with the loss of fat around the mouth. This can cause the lips to thin and turn inwards, making one look older. Lip fillers can restore fullness to the lips, creating a more defined shape and a youthful appearance. The results are immediately visible after the procedure and can make one look 4-5 years younger. Importantly, the filler is natural and dissolves over time.

Dry, Chapped Lips

 Dry, chapped lips can be caused by various factors, such as frequent lip licking, biting, dehydration, and aging. In older individuals, lip fillers with Hyaluronic acid can help retain moisture in the lip area, making the skin firm and reducing dryness and chapping effectively. The results are immediately noticeable after the procedure, giving the lips a healthy, rosy pink appearance.

Lip Filler Injections for a Lucky Face Shape and Enhanced Charm

Beautiful lips greatly enhance our confidence. Lips play an unavoidable role in our daily lives as we use them to communicate with others. They are a focal point that everyone notices. If our lips are beautiful, full, and not dry or chapped, they further enhance our charm and create a lasting impression on those we interact with. Moreover, lips are also significant in Feng Shui. Feng Shui is a long-standing belief from China that can analyze a person's character and reveal what kind of person someone with specific lip shapes is. Additionally, lips are considered a gateway to various aspects of life. If the lips are beautiful and charming, they will bring good things.

What Kind of Lip Shape is Considered Good Feng Shui?

Good Feng Shui lips should be symmetrical and balanced with the overall face. This can be measured by starting from the midpoint of the eyes and drawing a line down to meet the corners of the mouth. This is considered a good lip shape. If the mouth is wider or narrower than this, it indicates that the lip Feng Shui is not ideal. Additionally, the upper lip should have a clear vermilion border and distinct curves. Both corners of the mouth should be straight or slightly upturned, complementing the face. The lower lip should be full and without any lines or wrinkles, resembling a "cupid's bow." This shape is considered charming to those who see it, indicating good communication and interpersonal skills, and attracting favor from others. Women with cupid's bow lips are considered filial, intelligent, and have good children. Additionally, having rosy pink lips that are not dry or chapped, and are well-moisturized, is another factor that makes lips even more charming.

1. Clear Vermilion Border and Sharp Corners: Indicates high persuasion and influence skills, as well as good sales skills.
2. Cupid's Bow (a fleshy protrusion in the middle of the upper lip): Indicates skill in persuasion with reason, and negotiation skills.
3. Full Lips: Indicates the ability to earn money, and words carry weight.

Are Lip Fillers Dangerous?

The lip area is considered to be an area with many capillaries. However, there are main arteries that supply the upper lip (superior labial artery) and supply the lower lip (inferior labial artery), as seen in the image above. These two arteries supply the lips deep into the muscle layer. In lip filler injections, a doctor who understands physiology well will inject only into the upper layer, not deep into the muscle layer, which is safe and the genuine filler will dissolve naturally 100% without any residue. Therefore, the doctor recommends researching medical facilities before treatment. The doctor should have expertise and use genuine products with FDA approval that can be verified.

How many cc of lip filler for a sharper lip shape?

Generally 1 cc of lip filler is enough to create beautiful lips. However, in some cases where a significant increase in volume is desired, 2 cc may be needed for fuller lips. The doctor will assess and recommend the appropriate amount for each individual.

When can I wear lipstick after lip filler injections?

In the first 12 hours after lip filler injections, it is recommended to avoid wearing lipstick. After that, you can wear lipstick as usual. There may still be needle marks after the lip filler injections, but you can use lipstick to cover them.

What causes lip filler lumps?

Lip filler lumps can be caused by various factors. If the lumps appear in the early stages and gradually improve, it is normal swelling after the injection. However, if the lumps are hard, painful, and show signs of inflammation, it should be checked if it is due to injections at a non-standard clinic, fake fillers, or a doctor without experience choosing a filler that is not suitable.

How many days until lip filler settles and how long does the swelling last?

Usually, after lip filler injections, there will be swelling which will gradually subside in about 4-5 days. The clear results of the lip filler will be visible in about 1-2 weeks.

Guidelines for conduct before lip filler injections

• Refrain from taking Aspirin, NSAIDs such as Ibuprofen, Diclofenac, Ponstan for 1 week before the procedure, and consult your doctor before stopping any medications.
• Refrain from taking St. John's Wort, Ginko biloba, Primrose oil, Garlic, Ginseng, and Vitamin E for 1 week before the procedure.
• Refrain from using any exfoliating skin care products such as Vitamin A derivatives, Retinols, Retinoids, Glycolic Acid, or any "Anti-Aging" creams for 3 days before the procedure.
• Refrain from waxing, exfoliating, plucking, or shaving the area to be treated for 3 days before the procedure.
• If you have any facial treatments, massages, or laser treatments, these should be done at least 3 days before filler or thread lift injections, as you will need to wait another 2 weeks after those treatments.
• If you have any underlying health conditions or regularly take any medications, please prepare this information to inform the doctor before the procedure.

Guidelines for conduct after lip filler injections

• Avoid laser, facial sauna, facial massage, or heat treatment on the face for at least 1 month.
• Avoid taking medications or vitamins that increase bleeding, such as aspirin, vitamin E, or ginkgo biloba, for the first week.
• Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages, liquor, beer, and smoking for at least 2 weeks.
• Avoid heat sources on your face, such as blow drying your hair and washing your face with warm water.
• Drink plenty of water, at least 2-3 liters per day, as the filler will swell and last longer.
• Do not press, massage, rub, or mold the area where the filler was injected to reduce the movement of the drug to unwanted areas.
• You can wear makeup as usual after getting filler injections.