Lip Definition Treatment in Marylebone, London

Yes — and at this clinic it is the default. 0.5ml of premium HA placed carefully along the vermillion border and cupid's bow restores definition and hydration without adding visible volume. Most first-time patients are told they look "rested" or "hydrated" rather than "treated". If you want more projection, the 4-week review is the time to add another 0.5ml incrementally.

No, when hyaluronic acid filler is used by a qualified injector. HA filler is fully broken down by the body within 9 to 12 months and is instantly reversible with hyaluronidase if you do not like the result. The permanent damage you see online is typically from silicone or permanent fillers (no longer used at reputable UK clinics) or from repeated over-filling that stretches tissue beyond recovery — avoided by starting conservative and reviewing.

Topical numbing cream is applied for 15 minutes before treatment, and every filler product used contains lidocaine. Most patients rate the discomfort as 3 to 5 out of 10 — sharper than Botox, softer than a dentist's injection. Blunt-tipped cannula technique, where used, is gentler than needle injection and produces fewer bruises.

Lip filler typically lasts 9 to 12 months in most patients. Because lips are constantly moving (eating, speaking, laughing), they break down HA filler faster than relatively static areas like cheeks. Patients who maintain their result with 0.5ml top-ups every 9 months often find the refresh becomes quicker and less product-intensive than the initial treatment.