Do you want fuller or better-defined lips, but preferably without it being obvious that something has been done? Many people from Antwerp find their way to Dr T.'s practice in Ghent precisely for that: a calm, medically grounded approach where your lips remain lips, just a little fuller and more harmonious. On this page you can read what lip fillers actually do, who they are suitable for and when not, how a treatment with Dr T. proceeds, and what you can expect in terms of results and safety. Honest advice comes first: sometimes less is the most beautiful choice.
Lip fillers are injections with hyaluronic acid, a substance that occurs naturally in your body and retains water. By placing small amounts very precisely in and around your lips, Dr T. can add volume, refine your lip contour or balance out a slight asymmetry.
The goal is not to make your lips as big as possible, but to make them fit the rest of your face. A good lip treatment enhances what is already there: a more beautiful bow, a slightly fuller lower lip, a smoother transition. Subtle and respectful, so that people mainly think you look fresh and well-rested.
Because hyaluronic acid is body-own, the result is also reversible. Should you later prefer to have less volume, the filler can be broken down again with a special enzyme. That gives a reassuring feeling if you have doubts or are considering it for the first time.
Lip fillers can be suitable if you have naturally thin lips, your lip contour has become less sharp over the years, or you want to soften a small imbalance. Fine lines around the lips or an upper lip that turns inwards can also benefit from a thoughtful treatment.
Sometimes a filler is not the best choice, and Dr T. will tell you that honestly. With an active infection or cold sore around the mouth, or with certain conditions and allergies, we wait or refer. During pregnancy or breastfeeding, we never treat. If you have very high or unrealistic expectations, we first discuss whether they fit a natural result.
Do you doubt whether your lips are suitable? During a consultation we look together at your face, your wishes and your medical background, and only then do you decide whether to go ahead. There is never any pressure to have something done.
Everything starts with a calm conversation. You tell what bothers you or what you would like to see differently, and Dr T. explains what is realistic and what he would recommend. We look at whether a subtle build-up, a contour treatment or just a little extra volume suits you best.
The treatment itself usually takes a short time. The fillers used usually contain a local anaesthetic component, and where necessary extra numbing cream or an injection is used so that it remains comfortable. Dr T. works with fine needles or a cannula and places the filler step by step, so that the result is built up in a controlled manner.
Afterwards you receive clear aftercare advice: do not massage hard for a while, avoid heat and intensive sport the first day and let the lips settle quietly. You can usually just continue your day afterwards. If you come from further away, for example from Antwerp, we take that into account when planning.
Immediately after the treatment you already see more volume, but your lips are also somewhat swollen. That's part of it. The first days there may be some swelling or a bruise, which gradually fades. The real, definitive result is usually only visible after about two weeks, when everything has settled.
How long lip fillers last varies from person to person. Hyaluronic acid is gradually broken down by your body, so the result is temporary and usually lasts for a while before you might consider a touch-up. Your metabolism, the type of filler and the amount all play a role in that.
At Dr T. we deliberately choose to build up rather than overdo. Rather a small adjustment later than too much volume at once. That way the result stays natural and you keep your own expression.
Lip fillers with hyaluronic acid have been used for a long time and are well manageable in experienced hands. Yet it is and remains a medical treatment, and that comes with possible side effects. Swelling, tenderness, redness and bruises are the most common and usually disappear on their own.
Rarer but more serious complications, such as a blocked blood vessel, are the reason why you have this done by a doctor and not just anywhere. Dr T. is medically trained, recognizes warning signs and can intervene when necessary, among other things because hyaluronic acid is soluble.
We therefore take the time for your medical history, previous treatments and any allergies. You receive honest information about what is possible, what is not, and what small risks are involved, so that you make an informed choice.
The price of lip fillers depends on what you need: the type of filler, the amount used and whether it is a first build-up or a touch-up. That is why we do not work with one-size-fits-all amounts that are unrelated to your situation.
During the consultation we look together at your wishes and you get an honest estimate of the costs, before anything happens. That way you know beforehand what to expect and you don't feel pushed into anything.
Are you from Antwerp or the surrounding area and want to know if lip fillers are something for you? Feel free to schedule a consultation with Dr T. in Ghent. We calmly look at what suits you, with attention to a natural and respectful result.
A conscious choice for a natural result, safety and years of experience.
We adapt every lip filler treatment to your unique facial features, to avoid an overdone or artificial look.
Dr T. combines his medical expertise with a sharp eye for aesthetics and proportion.
With hyaluronidase, we can safely dissolve fillers, should you want to adjust the result after all.
We aim for a fresh, vital appearance that suits who you are: no one can tell you had a treatment, yet everyone notices the difference.
Make an appointment at our clinic in Ghent, easily reachable from Antwerp, and discuss your wishes during a personal consultation.
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