Lip Filler: Everything you need to know

Dr. Kate Dee and Dr. Desiree Otto discuss lip filler and its popularity. They explain that people seek lip filler for various reasons, including wanting fuller lips, correcting asymmetry, and restoring volume loss due to aging. They emphasize the importance of achieving a natural look and avoiding the overfilled 'ducky lip' appearance. The doctors also discuss the procedure, including the use of topical anesthetic and the temporary swelling that occurs. They mention that the filler lasts around six to eight months in the lips due to the high blood flow in the area. They also address the importance of realistic expectations and the limitations of changing lip shape. They highlight the importance of choosing the right filler based on the desired outcome, such as volume or plumping. They recommend hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers for their soft and natural-looking results.  The conversation also covers potential complications of fillers, including swelling, bruising, migration, and vascular occlusion, and emphasizes the importance of going to a qualified and experienced injector who can properly handle complications and has the necessary resources to treat them.

Takeaways

• Lip filler is sought after for fuller lips, correcting asymmetry, and restoring volume loss due to aging.

• Achieving a natural look and avoiding the overfilled 'ducky lip' appearance is crucial.

• The procedure involves the use of topical anesthetic and temporary swelling.

• Filler in the lips lasts around six to eight months due to the high blood flow in the area.

• Realistic expectations are important, as lip shape cannot be drastically changed.

• Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers are recommended for their soft and natural-looking results.

• Potential complications of fillers include swelling, bruising, migration, lumps and vascular occlusion.

• It is important to go to a qualified and experienced injector who can properly handle complications and has the necessary resources to treat them.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:33 Reasons for Lip Filler

04:01 Desired Lip Size

05:39 Pain and Topical Anesthetic

07:52 Injection Process and Swelling

09:50 Age Restrictions and Realistic Expectations

12:09 Different Lip Shapes

15:05 Ideal Lip Ratio

20:00 Different Types of Fillers

20:28 Preferred Fillers for Lips

21:25 Older Fillers for Lips

22:47 Non-Resorbable Permanent Fillers

23:41 Other Soft and Silky Fillers

24:11 Common Side Effects of Fillers

25:10 Vascular Occlusion

25:38 Complications with Fillers

26:35 Importance of Choosing a Qualified Injector

30:48 Realistic Expectations and Touch-Ups

32:43 Why the Injector's Qualifications Matter

36:16 Treatment of Complications

37:21 Techniques to Avoid Complications

38:38 Personal Experience and Lip Lines