Lip Fillers in London W2

What lip fillers can and can't do

Lip filler is a soft gel placed in and around the lips. Depending on where it goes, it can add fullness, sharpen the outline, lift the corners slightly or even out one side that's thinner than the other.

What it can't do is give you someone else's lips. The amount your lips can hold, and the shape that will look right, depends on your natural anatomy, your teeth and the proportions of your face. Part of the consultation is working out a result that looks like it belongs to you.

The gel used for lips is softer than the gels used for cheek volume or the jawline, because lips need to move freely when you talk, eat and smile.

Common reasons people book lip fillers

Reasons vary a lot, and many people have more than one in mind.

• Lips that have always felt thin in proportion to the rest of the face
• A top and bottom lip that look uneven, or one side that's fuller than the other
• A lip border or cupid's bow that has become less defined
• Gradual loss of fullness with age
• Fine vertical lines around the mouth, which may soften with careful placement

First time? Why we start conservatively

Lips can look quite different for the first few days, so a first treatment is a good time to be measured. Many people find 1ml gives a clear but natural difference, and some prefer even less to begin with. You can always add more at a later appointment once you've seen how your lips settle.

Bring a photo of your lips from a few years ago, or a picture of a look you like, if that helps explain what you want. We'll be honest about what suits your lips and what is realistic.

It's also worth thinking about how your lips look when you talk and smile, not only in a still photo. A shape that looks striking in a picture can feel less natural in conversation, so we check movement as well as the resting result.

When to wait before lip filler

Treatment is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or while you have a cold sore, spot or any infection on or near the lips. If you're prone to cold sores, tell us, as lip injections can sometimes trigger an outbreak and you may want to speak to your GP or pharmacist beforehand.

Let us know about medicines that affect bleeding, any autoimmune conditions and any previous filler. It's also wise to avoid booking in the fortnight before a wedding, photos or a holiday, as lips swell more than most areas.

Your lip filler appointment

Lip appointments are booked as 40 minutes, including your consultation.

1. We discuss the shape and fullness you'd like and go through your medical history.
2. We look at your lips at rest and when you smile and talk, then agree a plan.
3. We explain possible side effects and aftercare, and you give your consent.
4. The area is cleansed and the filler is placed in small amounts, with symmetry checked throughout.
5. You check the result with a mirror and we talk you through the next few days.

Swelling, aftercare and how long lip fillers last

Lips swell more than other treated areas. Swelling is often most noticeable on the day after treatment and usually settles over one to two weeks, so judge the result once that time has passed. Bruising, tenderness and small firm areas are also common and tend to fade on their own.

For the first day, avoid lipstick or lip products, drinking through a straw, kissing and pressing on the lips. Skip intense exercise, saunas and alcohol for a day or two. Rare but serious complications, such as filler affecting a blood vessel, will be explained at consultation, and you should contact us straight away if you notice pale or dusky skin or worsening pain.

Because lips are always moving, lip filler typically lasts around six to twelve months. This varies from person to person, and many people choose a top-up when they notice their lips softening.

Lip fillers price at ZARA

Our lip treatment uses the 1ml Dermal filler, priced at £150 per session. Your final plan and price are confirmed at consultation. If you're also curious about other areas, our guide to filler treatments covers the cheeks, chin and jawline.

• 1ml Dermal filler: £150

Visiting from Notting Hill, Bayswater or Marylebone

Our clinic is at 304 Edgware Road, W2 1DY, about 50 metres from the Bakerloo line entrance of Edgware Road station. The Chapel Street station for the Circle, District and Hammersmith & City lines is a two to three minute walk.

From Notting Hill Gate, the Circle or District line reaches Edgware Road in three stops. From Bayswater it's two stops on the same lines, and from Marylebone station it's one stop on the Bakerloo line or roughly a ten-minute walk.

We open until 8pm Monday to Saturday and from 1pm to 5pm on Sundays and bank holidays. Send us a message on WhatsApp or call to arrange a consultation.