Lip Filler in Richmond, BC Hyaluronic Acid Lip Injections

The cost mainly depends on how much gel is used (for example 0.5 mL versus 1 mL), which hyaluronic acid product suits your lips, and whether the plan is built in stages with a review visit. Because the amount depends on your lip shape and goals, RAAC gives a quote after a physician assesses your lips and face in Richmond, before anything is injected. Prices are not published online.

Lips are one of the more sensitive areas to treat, but most people find it manageable. Topical numbing cream is applied first, and many HA gels also contain lidocaine, so the area becomes less sensitive as treatment continues. You may feel pressure, a brief sting at each entry point and some tenderness afterward. Sensitivity varies between people; tell your physician if you are uncomfortable at any point so the pace can be adjusted.

You see a change straight away, but early results include swelling. Swelling often peaks around the second day and settles gradually, largely within several days and fully within about two weeks; bruising, if it happens, may take about a week to fade. Lips can look larger or uneven while swollen, so shape and symmetry are judged once swelling has settled, and any adjustment is usually reviewed then. Contact your physician about severe or one-sided pain.

It can be, depending on the goal. A small amount such as 0.5 mL usually gives a subtle change, which can suit border definition, hydration, mild asymmetry or a first, gradual treatment. A more visible change in volume often needs more gel, given in one visit or in stages. Whether it is worth it depends on matching the amount to what you want; your physician explains what a given amount can and cannot do for your lips before treatment.

Wait until numbness wears off before eating, and take care with very hot food and drinks. Avoid straws for 24 hours, kissing or pressing on the lips for 1 to 2 days, and lip makeup for 24 to 48 hours. Skip strenuous exercise, saunas, hot baths, strong sun and alcohol for 24 to 48 hours, and avoid dental work for 2 weeks. Contact your physician about severe pain, lumps, skin whitening or vision changes.

Look for things you can verify: an assessment of your lips and face before treatment, the product named and the amount recorded, a plan that starts conservatively, a clear plan if a complication occurs, written aftercare and a review once swelling settles. RAAC is a physician-led clinic at 5580 No. 3 Road in Richmond, about a 3-minute walk from Lansdowne Station on the Canada Line, a direct trip from downtown Vancouver. Consultations are available in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.

Lip filler typically lasts about 6 to 9 months, though it can fade sooner for some people and last longer for others. Lips are mobile, so the soft gels used there tend to be absorbed faster than firmer gels in the chin or cheeks. Many people return for a touch-up as the result fades, and your physician advises on timing based on how your lips respond.

Natural-looking enhancement is the aim, and it depends on planning rather than volume alone. Your physician assesses your lip shape and facial proportions, uses small amounts placed gradually, and can add more at a later visit. Keeping the border soft and the upper and lower lip in proportion helps avoid an overfilled look. Results vary, and a specific appearance cannot be promised.

Yes. Hyaluronic acid filler can be broken down with an enzyme called hyaluronidase if the result needs adjusting, or in the rare case of a blocked blood vessel. Your physician advises whether dissolving is appropriate and when. This reversibility is one reason HA is a common choice for lips.

Lip filler adds volume and shape with hyaluronic acid gel. A lip flip uses a small amount of anti-wrinkle injection to relax the muscle around the upper lip so it rolls slightly outward; it does not add volume and wears off gradually as the muscle recovers. Your physician recommends which suits your lips after an assessment.

Filler is not expected to permanently stretch the lips. HA is absorbed gradually over months, and lips are expected to return gradually toward their starting shape. Concerns about stretching are usually linked to very large volumes or frequent repeat treatments, which is why planning is gradual and conservative. Your physician reviews how your lips respond before suggesting more.

Wait or speak with a physician first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have an active cold sore, rash or infection near the mouth, have dental work planned within 2 weeks, or have a known allergy to hyaluronic acid or lidocaine. Blood thinners, a bleeding disorder or an autoimmune condition also need discussion. If you get cold sores, tell your physician at consultation.