Lip Enhancement in Wymondham, near Norwich

Lips change with age like the rest of the face. They gradually lose volume, the border that gives them their shape becomes less defined, and fine vertical lines appear above the top lip. Some people have always had lips that are thinner or uneven from side to side and simply want better balance.

Lip filler is a hyaluronic acid gel that contains a local anaesthetic, so the treatment is more comfortable than most people expect. Annie can add a small amount of volume, define the lip border or improve symmetry, usually starting with half a millilitre or one millilitre. You see the result straight away, it settles over the following week as any swelling goes down, and it gradually softens over the months that follow. Lips move constantly, so filler here tends to last less long than in areas such as the cheeks.

Lines around the mouth, often called smoker's lines whether or not you have ever smoked, can be softened with a fine filler technique called perioral sculpting. Some people also have muscle activity that purses the lips, turns the corners of the mouth down or shows more gum when they smile. Those are treated with anti-wrinkle treatment, which is prescription-only and assessed separately at your consultation.

If you have had lip filler elsewhere and are unhappy with how it looks, or it has moved beyond the lip border, it can usually be dissolved. Annie offers filler dissolving with a consultation and patch test first, and the option to refill around four weeks later once the area has settled.

Annie's approach to lips is measured. A natural result often means doing less than you might expect, and building up gradually if you want more. She will tell you honestly what will suit your face.