Do you want slightly fuller lips, a more beautiful curve, or better balance between your upper and lower lip, without it being obvious you had something done? A lip filler treatment with hyaluronic acid can subtly refine and hydrate your lips in a way that suits your face. On this page, you can calmly read what a lip filler actually does, who the treatment is suitable for and when it鈥檚 better not to, how it works at Dr T. in Ghent, and what you can expect in terms of results and safety.
A lip filler is a gel based on hyaluronic acid, a substance that also naturally occurs in your body and binds moisture. By placing this gel very precisely in and around your lips, we restore volume, support the shape, and hydrate the lips from the inside out.
The goal is not to make your lips bigger, but more beautiful. Sometimes it鈥檚 about a little more volume, sometimes about refining the lip contour, filling a thinning upper lip, or restoring the balance between the upper and lower lip. We can also address fine lines around the mouth, the so-called barcode lines.
At Dr T., a natural and respectful result is paramount. We work in layers and take into account your face, your expressions, and what you find beautiful, so your lips look well-cared for, not treated.
A lip filler can be appropriate if you have naturally thin lips, if your lips have lost some volume and definition over the years, or if your upper and lower lip are not completely in balance. Even if you mainly want to hydrate your lips and refine the contour, a light treatment can already make a big difference.
Sometimes a lip filler is not the right choice. In case of an active cold sore, an infection, or a skin condition around the mouth, it鈥檚 better to wait. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, we do not perform the treatment. Also, with certain autoimmune diseases, allergies, or a history of frequent cold sores, we look together at whether and how we can safely proceed.
Your expectations are also important. If you have an image in mind that doesn鈥檛 suit your face or can鈥檛 be safely achieved, we tell you honestly. Better a subtle, beautiful result than an overfilled-looking lip. During a consultation, we look together at what is realistic and healthy.
Everything starts with a calm conversation. We look at your lips, listen to what you want to achieve, and discuss what鈥檚 possible. Only when you feel comfortable with the plan and the explanation do we proceed.
Before the treatment, we usually apply a numbing cream, and most fillers also contain a local anaesthetic, so it stays comfortable. Using fine needles or a microcannula, we place the gel very precisely. The treatment itself usually doesn鈥檛 take long, and you can go home afterwards.
Afterwards, we give you clear aftercare instructions: for the first few days, avoid vigorous massaging or exercising, avoid heat like saunas, and hydrate well. If necessary, we schedule a check-up, because letting your lips settle beautifully is just as important to us as the treatment itself.
You immediately see more volume and shape, but the true picture only emerges after about two weeks. In that period, your lips may feel somewhat swollen and there may be a light bruise. That subsides on its own, and then you see the real, final result.
Hyaluronic acid is not permanent. Lip filler is gradually broken down by your body, often over the course of a few months to about a year, depending on the product and your own body. Many people choose to touch up occasionally to maintain the result.
Because we work in layers, it鈥檚 sometimes better to build up gradually rather than doing everything at once. This way, we keep it natural and can fine-tune until it truly suits you.
Most side effects are mild and temporary: swelling, tenderness, redness, and sometimes a bruise at the injection site. This is normal and usually disappears within a few days to a week.
As with any medical treatment, there are rarer risks, such as lumps, asymmetry, an infection, or, very exceptionally, a vascular problem. That鈥檚 why it鈥檚 important that a lip filler is administered by a doctor who knows the anatomy. An advantage of hyaluronic acid is that, in case of a problem, it can often be dissolved with an antidote.
We discuss these risks openly with you beforehand and give you clear instructions on what to watch for and when to contact us. Safety and honest advice are always our top priority.
The price of a lip filler treatment depends on what your lips need: how much product is used, whether it鈥檚 a light refinement or more building up, and whether a check-up or touch-up is needed. Therefore, there is no fixed price that suits everyone.
During the consultation, we assess your situation and give you an honest estimate, so you know where you stand beforehand and can decide calmly. There鈥檚 never any pressure to choose.
If you feel ready to discuss your options, you鈥檙e welcome for a consultation at Dr T. in Ghent. We鈥檒l look together at whether a lip filler suits you and how we can achieve a subtle, beautiful result.
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