When people hear the words lip enhancement they think of very big pouting lips. However the vast majority of women, simply want a tasteful filling or return in balance for natural looking lips.
1.Will I End Up With Big Pouting Lips.
No, well not unless you want to. Some women have faces that suit powerful pouting lips, however the vast majority of women who get lip enhancements simply want fuller natural looking lips with more balance and definition. The choice is yours. And the product we use will depend on what you want to achieve with your lips.
2. What Is The Best Dermal Filler For Lip Enhancements?
There is no one choice of product. The best product will depend on what you want to achieve with your lips. It is best to discuss what you want with us and we will be able to advise you what products will achieve the lip shape you desire.
3. How Long Does A Lip Enhancements Last?
How long a dermal filler will last in your lips depends on many factors, one of which is the product used. Some products last around 6 months and some newer products last 12months or longer.However this can be very individual and factors such as how active you are, how much movement your lips get and whether you smoke will all impact on how long the fillers will last.
Email us if you want to know more about specific products.
Frustratingly, with TGA regulations in Australia, it is illegal for us to name any lip filler injections on our website. They are class S4 medications to be administered by a Doctor or Nurse with training. They have approval for cosmetic use and established safety profile.
Free Assessment For Lip Enhancements
Our consultations are free and without obligation: we assess what you want to achieve with your lips and advise the best filler options.
tili responded on 26 Aug 2007 at 9:45 pm #
Hey Dr.
How much is it to get this done? Lip enhancement?
and do you have to be a certain age ?
Thank you
xox tili
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 27 Aug 2007 at 9:15 am #
Hi Tili, The cost for lip enhancement depends on what you want to achieve and hence what product we use. Generally it is $350- $660. On saying this the very average cost for lip enhancement is $550 ( that is what the vast majority of women need) You can be of any age, usually we would consider 18 ok for you to make your own decision on lip enhancement, but not younger than this. The products are quite safe and naturally occur in the skin.
We give free consultations for assessment, so you should book in and we can discuss what you are hoping to achieve with your lips and we can give more accurate prices.
Call us on 33505447.
Simone responded on 24 Jul 2008 at 5:15 pm #
Hi I am wanting lip augmentation. I am not worried about big lips, in fact that is the look I want. I have had augmentation once before, and the results where ok, however I really liked the look when they were still swollen, once that went down after a couple of weeks, I was quite disappointed. I do not like the sound of the permanent fillers, but really I do want something that lasts more than a couple of weeks. What could have caused this problem and how can I get really full lips that will last. (I am realistic, I am happy if they last 6- 12 months but two weeks was really a let down.) Simone
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 01 Aug 2008 at 5:39 am #
Hi Simone,
Lip augmentation is a term I usually apply to surgical enhancement of the lips, however this is just for your information because many people interchange the terms lip augmentation with lip enhancement.
Back to a solution, we need to find out what product you had the first time, so I will email you for details but I can probably hazard a guess, some products give swelling immediately after injection and so, like you, many women get home after their lip augmentation or enhancement thinking they have the volume they desire only to have it disappear. There are a couple of issues we need to look at to combat this.
1. The product chosen: there are specialised products that are suitable for really full lips, not permanent but longer lasting. The general lip enhancement products will give a rejuvenation or balancing, say correct a thin upper lip but not necessarily give real fullness and this is really what the majority of women and men want with lip enhancement.
2. The other issues could be about the volume required: if you truly want a big pout, you may be a two syringe lip girl. If your natural lips have some width and you want to get them really full one syringe may not quite cut it.
The best thing is to come in: ask for Dr Victoria Timchik when you book and get her to go over things with you. She is a master at lip enhancement or augmentation and helping people achieve the outcome they want. Call us on 33505447
Jacqui responded on 02 Oct 2008 at 3:27 pm #
I am really interested in getting the injections in my top lip only as my bottom lip is naturally quite full. What would the estimated price be? And is it extremely painful?
Jacqui
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 02 Oct 2008 at 9:22 pm #
Hi Jaquie the cost for lip enhancement varies between around $350 and $660. We would generally advise against just getting filler injections into the top lip, however there is no rule about this. We would need to assess your lips and find out what you want to achieve, as long as we are positive the outcome will be balanced it is possible.
Lip enhancement is not painful because we use very good anaelgesia. The best thing if you are interested in finding out about lip fillers and injections and what is possible is to book in for a free clinical evaluation with one of our Doctors. Dr Victoria Timchik works with us and she is very good with lip enhancement.
Call us on 33505447 if you want to come in for a free assessment. Jo
Renee responded on 20 Oct 2008 at 4:39 pm #
Hey there
I was wondering how much lip augmentation is. Im looking for the cost within Australia as I have not found it yet.. Please e-mail me.
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 22 Oct 2008 at 5:54 pm #
Hi Renee, the cost for lip augmentation is variable depending on what you want to achieve and ranges between $360 per treatment to $660. In saying this the very average cost is $550. The best thing is to come in for a free clinical evaluation, we will take a look at your lips and be able to explain the best option for what you want to achieve. Call us on 33505447 to book a free assessment.
Jodie responded on 11 Nov 2008 at 9:26 am #
I’m 16 and I have been wanting lip injections for awhile. I have been saving up money for awhile now. And I have my moms permission and she also has nothing to do with me wanting this, at all. I don’t really understand why I have to be 18 to make my own decision when I can just do that now?
thanks,:D
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 13 Nov 2008 at 7:00 am #
I know it must feel really frustrating Jodie, but with non essential Cosmetic treatments you are required to legally adult to consent. If it was an essential treatment ie you had been born with a cosmetic anomaly then the treatment is considered plastic repair and your parents can consent but not with purely cosmetic enhancement. Jo
Rona responded on 26 May 2009 at 6:31 am #
Hi, just curious how much would a permanent filler cost. I have had aquamid twice in the top lip. Is this the only permanent filler available? Its disappointing to see the size after the swelling has gone. I dont want to continually have to keep coming back for top ups as the cost now is getting rediculous.
Thanks Rona
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 28 May 2009 at 11:12 pm #
Hi Rona, yes unfortunately this is common with this filler that repeated refills are required. We do not inject use this because we are not happy with the safety profile of the product and if you have problems the problem is permanent as well and does require surgery to remove. It is the only “permanent” filler available, the best thing is to go back to the clinic where you had the lip filler and discuss it with them, as I am certain they would want to know if you were not happy.
I hope this has been of help.
Regards Jo
T responded on 04 Sep 2009 at 4:15 pm #
Can you be 16 with a parent?
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 10 Sep 2009 at 6:16 am #
Hi T, for lip enhancement you do need to be 18 to get the treatment. As this is purely cosmetic enhancement legally we cannot treat you even with parental consent under this age. Dr Jo Turner
angela responded on 21 Nov 2009 at 8:10 pm #
hi,
i had my lips injected with aquamid two days ago and i only started the anti biotics on the second day and/but my lips are so swollen I look ridiculous.
They are also a little painful.
Should I stay patient and expect that the anti biotic work soon and correct it?
I have had 3 keflex anti biotics to date, and dont take them again until tomorrow morning.
My concern is that they will not decrease in size because I have to go to work again on Monday (saturday night now) as I look too silly the way they are at the moment
Angela
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 24 Nov 2009 at 9:01 am #
Hi Angela, I would advise calling the clinic that did you lip enhancement and stay in close contact with them. We do not do the “permanent” lip enhancements because of the risk of infection and longer term problems with them, so I cannot give any more specific advise. But please make sure you continue to follow up with the clinic that injected you so they can help to get a resolution for you. I am sorry I could not have been of more help. regards Jo
Bee responded on 25 Apr 2010 at 9:36 pm #
Hi,
Your website is so informative. I’m in Melbourne though, and was wondering if you could recommend anyone here who specialises in lip enhancement? Thanks!
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 05 May 2010 at 4:13 pm #
Hi Bee, thankyou for the compliment, we try to give useful information as there is a big demand, we wish we could actually put more on. In Melbourne the Victorian Cosmetic Institute are well established with very good specialists. regards Jo
Sarah responded on 14 Jun 2010 at 10:41 pm #
Great website. Unfortunately I live in Perth, can you recommend anyone here?
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 15 Jun 2010 at 2:16 pm #
Hi Sarah, thankyou for the positive feedback. I do not know of a specific clinic in Perth, however if you get onto the website wrinkles.com.au they do have listing of cosmetic clinics in Perth and you can type in your postcode to come up with someone closer to home. Sorry I could not have been of more help. regards Dr Jo