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Plump, project, hydrate and define your lips with lip filler injections at Cosmetic Connection.
No more will you need to rely on lacklustre lip plumpers and overdrawing or overlining your lips. Dermal fillers volumise and reshape your lips with long-lasting results. Not only do lip filler injections enhance your lips, they improve your smile and side profile, and balance your facial proportions.
Treatment takes 10-20 mins. No downtime.
Minimal discomfort. Numbing available.
Result is immediate. Reversible if required.
To maintain look, revisit every 12-24 months.
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Cosmetic Connection is a dedicated lip filler injection clinic in Melbourne and Sydney. Our clinic excels in providing a first-class service, and our cosmetic doctors are some of the most experienced in the country.
We offer a purely bespoke approach to lip filler injections in Sydney and Melbourne, and will work with you to understand your concerns and develop a bespoke treatment plan to achieve your aesthetic goals.
If you want tailored lip filler treatment in Sydney and Melbourne, choose the cosmetic doctors at Cosmetic Connection.
Lip fillers are a non-surgical injectable treatment that augments and rejuvenate your lips.
Lip fillers are made of a compound based on hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is found naturally in our skin.
Treating your lips with fillers can augment the size, shape, definition and symmetry, and improve hydration.
Lip fillers are a great option to improve the appearance of your lips. They can:
- Improve the top and bottom lip ratio
- Reduce the top lip thinning when smiling
- Add projection to the lips
- Give the lips more shape and definition
- Hydrate the lips and improve their texture
- Treat common signs of lip ageing
- Improve lip symmetry
Lip fillers augment the volume of your top and bottom lips. By carefully placing lip filler in key areas, we can improve shape, definition, projection, and balance.
Lip fillers can enhance the following areas:
- The upper and lower vermillion borders to enhance definition
- The body of the lips to add size, projection and improve symmetry
- The paired philtral columns that extend from the upper vermillion border towards the nose
- The oral commisures (the corners of the mouth) to add support
- The Cupid’s bow to enhance upper lip definition
Most people have 0.5-1ml of lip filler per treatment. Larger lips need more filler than smaller ones.
Most people need 1-3 sessions in the first 12 months to build up their lips.
Maintenance is then required every 12-24 months on average.
Hyaluronic acid-based fillers are the best for lips. We use one of soft or mid-thickness that holds shape and has good hydrating properties. This type of lip filler looks and feels natural.
The best way to get fuller lips with lip filler is to use a lip plumper. This is a topical product that you apply to the lips. The results are very subtle and don’t last long.
A lip flip relaxes your lip muscles. This adds very subtle vertical height without changing the volume. It also reduces your top lip thinning when you smile.
Lip filler adds volume to your lips to enhance the size, shape, definition and proportions. Lip filler can achieve a more pronounced result that a lip flip, and is significantly longer lasting.
Lip fillers are made of a compound based on hyaluronic acid. This is ideal for augmenting your lips as it adds very natural looking and feeling volume, and improves hydration.
Yes, when performed correctly lip fillers will look natural. Fake looking lip fillers result from using incorrect injection techniques, too much lip filler, or the wrong type of filler.
While everyone has a different idea about what looks good, there are some fundamental principles of ideal lip proportions.
Your top lip should project forward from the face slightly more than your bottom lip.
Your bottom lip should be the same size or slightly bigger in the vertical dimension than your top lip.
Lip filler can be used to improve the top and bottom lip ratios.
The Cupid’s bow refers to the vermillion border of your upper lip. This is because when turned on the side, it resembles the bow of Cupid.
Enhancing the Cupid’s bow is a popular request to improve the appearance and definition of your lips.
Dermal filler can be injected over permanent lip fillers. However, it should only be performed by highly cosmetic doctors with many precautions taken. The fillers should not interact. In the rare case of an infection, the presence of permanent filler would make the infection very hard to manage.
Infected permanent filler may require surgery to remove, as well as long-term antibiotics.
You should wait at least 4 weeks after lip filler before having another treatment. This allows time for swelling to subside, and the lip filler to integrate.
Yes. Duck lips occur when too much filler has been injected into your lips. It is easy to avoid duck lips as long as your injector is experienced, uses the right amount and type of filler, and the right injection technique.
Here at Cosmetic Connection, our team are experts in sculpting natural lip enhancements with dermal filler.
Yes, you can have 0.5ml of dermal filler in your lips.
We do not inject unused nose filler in the lips. The filler used in the nose is very thick, and is not designed to be injected into the lips. If you inject nose filler into your lips, you will have very hard lumps, swelling and a distortion of your lip shape.
Lip fillers have surprisingly little discomfort when performed correctly and with the appropriate use of anaesthetic.
When lip fillers are rushed, or inadequate anaesthetic has been used, they can be relatively painful.
At Cosmetic Connection, we prioritise your comfort during all lip filler treatments.
Injecting lip fillers is a very simple process.
After your comprehensive consultation, we clean, mark, and numb your lips.
We then use tiny needles or a blunt-tipped cannula to precisely place fillers in your lips.
After your lip fillers have been injected, we mould them smooth.
Lip fillers generally take 10-20 minutes to perform.
There are a number of effective numbing options for lip filler procedures. They include:
- Topical anaesthetic (numbing cream or gel) – the most commonly used
- Numbing injections – very effective, but you may have trouble speaking until the anaesthetic wears off after 1-2 hours
- Ice – simple and effective
At Cosmetic Connection, we also use premium lip fillers that contain local anaesthetic to ensure that your treatment has as little discomfort as possible.
The Russian lip filler technique is an approach to lip filler that involves vertical injections. The Russian technique aims to add height to your lips and create a very sharp border.
Russian lips have a higher chance of lumps and filler migration than the traditional approach, and are not suitable for everyone.
If you would like a more natural result, then traditional lip filler is a better approach.
While permanent filler can be used in the lips, we strongly advise against this. If there is a complication, you may need surgery.
As you age, your lips will change but the filler will not. This means the permanent filler may not look good in the future.
Finally, if your preferences about your lips change as you mature, it can be very difficult to adjust your result from permanent lip fillers.
We offer both needle and cannula techniques for lip filler at Cosmetic Connection. Sometimes we use a combination. The technique we use depends on your unique lip anatomy, and your personal preference.
Both needles and cannulas can inject lip filler. Each technique has pros and cons. Needles are quicker and more precise, but cause more bruising and swelling. Cannulas have a lower risk of bruising and swelling, but take longer.
The result of lip filler will usually last 12-24 months.
Maintenance treatments can increase the longevity of your lip fillers.
When performed correctly, lip fillers should never look fake.
Fake-looking lip fillers are generally the result of the lips having too much filler, having filler injected too often, or using the wrong type of lip filler.
Everyone is different when it comes to lip top-ups. Most clinics recommend revisiting the treatment every 12-24 months. However, if after this time the result is still there, then you should wait longer.
Many people find that their lip fillers can last longer than they anticipated (often over 2 years).
Maintaining lip filler results is different to building up your result. So if you’re considering lip filler for the first time, you may need 1 to 3 sessions over the first 6-12 months to achieve your ideal lip goals.
You will see an immediate result from your lip fillers. Allow 2-3 days for swelling to subside, and 2-4 weeks for the filler to settle.
What you will look like with lip filler will depend on how much is injected, the type of filler injected and the technique used.
Most people look naturally enhanced after lip filler. Fuller lips are often perceived as more attractive. Your lips will also look more hydrated.
1ml of lip filler can achieve a noticeable result, especially in someone who has smaller lips to begin with.
Those with naturally-larger lips or people who want to see a more pronounced difference may need more than 1ml.
Studies show that lip fillers do last longer the second time, as long as you have treatment before your previous result has worn off.
Lip filler will initially feel firm to touch. It softens over 2-4 weeks after injection.
Smoking has not been proven to shorten the longevity of lip filler. However, repetitively pursing your lips may cause the filler to break down faster, or to migrate.
Prepare for lip fillers with these steps:
- Cease all supplements 1 week before your treatment (unless taking for medical reasons)
- Avoid excessive alcohol for 24 hours before your treatment
- Attend your appointment without makeup
After lip fillers you will have some swelling. They will also be slightly tender when your numbing wears off. Bruising can occur on occasion, and is usually mild. Following the aftercare is the best way to minimise swelling and bruising.
After 3-4 days your lips will settle, but the filler continues to soften for 2-4 weeks. At this time, you can enjoy your new, fuller lips. If you want a more pronounced result, then you can repeat the treatment 1 month after your first session.
You can do light exercise immediately after lip fillers. Avoid intense exercise for 24 hours to minimise swelling.
You should avoid excessive alcohol for 24 hours after your lip fillers.
You can wear lip makeup the day after your lip fillers.
You are able to kiss the day after your lip filler, although your lips may be slightly tender.
Swelling after lip fillers is usually mild. Rarely it can be more pronounced. You can minimise swelling by following the aftercare instructions.
When your lip filler has been performed with care, most of the swelling should subside within 2-3 days.
We advise against massaging your lips. Small firm areas are normal in the healing phase, and incorrect massage can cause lip filler migration.
If you have a persistent lump after lip filler, then you are welcome to schedule a follow-up appointment with us to manage it.
We recommend waiting until the day after your lip filler before wearing lipstick.
Lip fillers are categorised as a low-risk cosmetic treatment.
Visiting an experienced, doctor-led cosmetic clinic is the best way to ensure that your lip fillers are performed as safely as possible.
The most common side effects from lip fillers are swelling and redness. Bruising can also occur on occasion. These treatment-related side effects will generally resolve in a few days.
Rare risks of lip fillers include infections and skin injury.
The following groups are not suitable for lip fillers:
- Aged under 18
- Currently pregnant or breastfeeding
- Those with unreasonable expectations about what can be achieved with lip fillers
Yes, lumps can occur after lip fillers. Fortunately, they are rare when the filler has been placed correctly.
If you do notice lumps after having lip filler, they can be related to swelling. Swelling-related lumps will usually resolve on their own after 1-2 weeks. If you have persistent lumps after lip filler they can be easily treated.
No, lip fillers cannot give you cold sores.
Those with a history of previous lip cold sores may have a flare after lip fillers. We may advise you to take cold sore medication to prevent a flare after lip fillers.
Yes, lip fillers can be removed. We can take your lip fillers out using dermal filler dissolver.
Yes, lip fillers are known to move and migrate out of the lips. This most commonly occurs if too much filler has been injected, or the lips have been filled too frequently.
To avoid migration, we recommend a very cautious and conservative approach.
If you do get lip filler migration it is not harmful, and can be treated with lip dermal filler dissolving.
All dermal filler treatments have a risk of bruising. Lips have a slightly higher chance of bruising because they have many blood vessels. About 50% of people have slight bruising that can be covered with makeup and resolved in a few days.
Bad bruising after lip fillers is rare.
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Lip fillers in Sydney and Melbourne with Cosmetic Connection
Lip fillers are one of the most popular non-surgical cosmetic treatments worldwide. When performed with expertise and precision, they can provide a number benefits to your appearance.
Dermal fillers are a gel substance based on a naturally occurring compound known as hyaluronic acid. They work by adding volume and hydration to the lips and are placed carefully into the lips using either a tiny needle or a blunt-tipped cannula.
When injecting lip dermal fillers, we carefully place the product to improve the shape, definition, size and proportion of your lips. We use different techniques depending on the goal of the treatment. As an added benefit, lip fillers also draw in water to the lip tissue, improving hydration.
Both men and women choose to undergo lip fillers for many reasons. Some are born with smaller lips, or lips that lack definition and that are out of proportion to the face. Others find that with age their lips start to reduce in size and become thin. Lip fillers are a great first-line treatment to enhancing the volume of the lips. They bring your lips into balance with your face and in line with your aesthetic preferences.
You can combine lip fillers with a lip flip in a comprehensive lip enhancement treatment. This gives more pronounced, yet still natural results that complement your appearance.
What are the different types of lip filler?
There are different types of dermal fillers that can be used to enhance the lips. Each dermal filler has slightly different physical properties that will affect the result. You may have heard of some common brands of lip filler, but within each brand are a number of sub-types. The different ways lip fillers can be categorised include:
Cross-linking refers to how entangled the gel particles contained within the lip filler are. A lip filler with higher cross-linking will last longer and feel firmer after injection.
Hygroscopicity refers to the ability of the lip filler to draw water into the gel, adding hydration to the tissue.
The HA concentration refers to how much of the primarily filler molecule is present in the gel. The higher the HA concentration, the longer the product will last.
Cohesivity refers to how much the individual mocecules contained within the lip filler stick together. It is dependent on the amount of cross-linking in the lip filler.
Highly cohesive lip fillers are less likely to migrate.
The lifting capacity, also known as the g-prime or storage modulus, refers to the ability of the lip filler to return to its original shape after forces have been applied to the gel, such as when speaking.
Lip fillers with a high g-prime typically hold their shape very well, but may feel firm to touch.
Viscosity refers to the how resistant the lip filler is to flow. Essentially it is how difficult the product is to inject, or how thick the filler is.
Lip filler viscosity is not relevant after the filler has been injected, but it is important for the injector to know so that they select the correct needle size for the treatment.
It is vital that your chosen clinic carefully assesses your lips and takes the time to understand your aesthetic goals. They should advise you on the best dermal filler for your lips, and match the appropriate one to you. Clinics that advertise lip filler based on thickness and place the onus on you to choose is a red flag.
How to get the best result from lip fillers
Augmenting your lips with dermal fillers is a straightforward process. However, we use a logical approach to ensure that your result looks and feels natural. We assess your lips in 6 ways during your comprehensive consultation:
Vertical height refers to how tall the top and bottom lips are. While lip filler can improve vertical height, a lip flip can also be used for a more pronounced improvement without the risk of overfilling.
If you need more height than can be achieved with injectables, a surgical lip lift may be necessary.
This refers to how far forward the lips project from the face. Ideally, the top lip should project slightly further forward than the bottom lip.
Lip fillers are a great option to improve lip projection.
The ratio refers to the proportions between top and bottom lip. By adjusting how much filler is injected into the lips, the top and bottom proportions can be adjusted for more balanced lips.
Symmetry of the lips can be improved using dermal fillers. This is primarily used to improve asymmetry caused by imbalance in the volume of the lips.
Asymmetry caused by differences in muscle strength on each side of the face cannot be improved with lip fillers.
By improving the shape and size of the lips, they can be brought into balance with the face. This is perfect for people who feel that their lips are too small for their face.
How the lips appear when you smile is an often under-appreciated element of lip fillers.
While most clinics can achieve nice-looking lips when you are relaxed, when you smile contour issues, lumps and shadows often become visible.
A high-quality lip filler treatment will give you great looking lips that also look natural when you speak and smile.
We also assess your lip tissue to determine what type of filler will be compatible.
Using the right filler is critical in ensuring that your result looks and feels natural. It is also imperative that we inject the right quantity and use the right technique to augment your lips.
By using the correct filler type, volume, and injection technique to augment your lips, we can ensure that we work towards a result that is aligned with your goals.
The truth about lip fillers that most clinics won’t tell you
Surprisingly, some of the most common information cosmetic clinics around the country spruik is misleading. This puts you at risk of a painful procedure, complications, and a sub-satisfactory result.
The amount of dermal filler required to treat your lips is determined by many factors including the type of lip filler, the size of your lips and the density of your natural lip tissue. It is very rare the you need to inject precisely half a ml or 1ml of lip filler. Most lip fillers also come in a 1ml syringe.
Lip fillers are measured in a number of ways, the least important of which is how thick they are. Advertising lip fillers based on their thickness puts the onus on you to choose the right filler for your lips.
Experienced clinics are there to match the right filler to your lip tissue type and treatment goals. Requiring you to select the appropriate filler increases the chance of a poor result and aesthetic complications such a lumps, bumps and migration.
With most cosmetic clinics advising that you come back for a lip filler top-up every 6-12 months, it’s no wonder there are so many people with lip filler migration.
Despite the widely-held belief that lip fillers only last 6-12 months, this has been repeatedly disproven. While you may need a few treatments to build up your lip shape and size, maintenance should be performed as little as possible. Often less than every 2 years in many cases.
Entry level and lower price cosmetic clinics hate this because it means you don’t need to go back as often. This means they make less money. Their business models depend on you spending less on each lip filler treatment, but spending more frequently. This is why they recommend you come back every 6-12 months for maintenance. In reality this is almost always unnecessary.
What is the Russian lip filler technique?
The Russian lip filler technique refers to a different approach to injecting dermal filler into the lips. The aim of Russian lip filler is to define the Cupid’s bow and vermillion border of the lip, giving the impression of taller and crisper-looking lips. This is achieved by placing the threads of lip filler in a vertical orientation.
Ideally you should have no filler in your lips when getting Russian lip filler. This minimises the risk of filler migration and lumps which have a slightly higher chance of occurrence with this approach.
Not all lip types and shapes are suitable for Russian lip filler. During your comprehensive consultation, your medical professional will assess your lips and advise on your suitability for the Russian lip technique. The Russian lip filler technique has a higher risk of lumps and migration, and so caution must be used.
Want fuller, plumper lips?
Throw out your lipstick, because with lip filler you can have full, defined lips 24/7.
With our bespoke approach, we will tailor lip fillers to you. Whether you want a natural result, or are looking for a more head-turning pout, our trained medical professional no how to achieve the look you desire.
The Best Lip Fillers Sydney-Wide
Everyone wants to have the perfect pout; it can make you look younger, healthier, and more attractive.
With age, your lips lose volume and become thinner. We can use lip fillers as an anti-ageing treatment, to restore your lips, without them looking fake.
Cosmetic Connection offer the best lip injections in Sydney. We are fully regulated, use only premium quality lip fillers, and strong anaesthetic so your lip fillers have almost no pain.
How do lip fillers work?
If your lips are too small, or have thinned with age, then you’re likely to be a great candidate for lip fillers.
At Cosmetic Connection, our lip injections in Sydney can give you the lips you have always wanted.
Our lip fillers use hyaluronic acid to plump and hydrate your lips. This makes them fuller, and more healthy looking. Hyaluronic acid can be found naturally in your skin, so you can rest assured knowing that it won’t cause you any long-term harm.
At Cosmetic Connection, we only have qualified cosmetic doctors and nurses performing your lip injection treatment. Our team are some of the most experience lip filler injectors in the country.
Lip Fillers: Giving You Fuller, Defined Lips
Get that perfect pout and love your lips with lip fillers at our Sydney cosmetic clinic.
We know lips, and know how to sculpt them with lip fillers. We personalise every single lip filler treatment to your unique lips, and your own lip goals.
Before your lip filler treatment, we will have a consultation to assess your lips, and learn about your goals. We will design a lip filler treatment plan to achieve your desired lip shape.
We use different lip enhancement techniques to improve lip definition, volumise your lip body, add lip height, and define your Cupid’s bow. We can also correct lip asymmetry.
Lip fillers take about 20 minutes to complete. Lip filling is an art; we are very careful and inject with high precision. This minimises pain, swelling, and bruising, and ensures you get a lip filler result you love.
Your new lips will look great immediately, and because we only use the premium lip fillers, the results can last 12 months and beyond.
Why choose Cosmetic Connection for your lip fillers?
Deciding who to trust with your lip fillers is not a decision to take lightly. Your face deserves to be treated by industry experts who have dedicated their careers to cosmetic medicine.
Get the very best lip dermal filler treatments in Sydney with our leading cosmetic injectors.