A premium range filler called Volbella is used to subtly improve areas of volume loss and fine lines.  If the lip border has faded then this is restored by injecting just underneath the vermillion border to provide definition.

One hour is allocated to the procedure.  Time is spent in the appointment carefully cleaning and disinfecting the skin and for clinical photographs to be taken.

Lips can be one of the more sensitive areas of the face and this is why numbing cream is applied prior to the procedure.  The filler itself also contains a local anaesthetic making this a well tolerated procedure.

Results are instant.  It is important to note that there will be swelling and in some cases this can take a week or two to settle completely.  Swelling is usually more apparent the following day and so you should bear this in mind when planning a treatment.

Results usually last 1 year if not longer.  Over time the filler gradually breaks down and the result will fade.  At this point the treatment can be repeated.

Swelling is the most common which is usually short-lived but in some can take 1-2 weeks to settle.  There is also a risk of bruising. Arnica tablets or gel can speed up the healing time.  If you are prone to cold-sores there is a risk of an eruption and you will be advised to take some prophylactic anti-viral medication at your consultation.  There are also some very rare complications such as vascular occlusion and this is something which is discussed in detail at your consultation.

Aftercare is very important to Dr Sabba so a four-week follow-up is arranged for all patients in order to review the final result.  Once swelling has settled patients sometimes request more filler.  This can be undertaken at a follow-up appointment if needed as Dr Sabba will not inject more than 1ml of lip filler in the initial appointment.  Few people actually require more than 1ml and it is also safer to take this approach.

Treatment starts from £550