Although aesthetics is now viewed more favourably than before, it still raises many questions in people’s minds, including concerns about negative outcomes. Lip fillers, which are very noticeable on the face and have been seen to have negative outcomes in the past, are one reason why people may avoid lip filler procedures.

So, is there a possibility that lip fillers could be harmful?

Yes, lip fillers can be as scary as you think. Just like anything else that is not taken seriously or approached with care, if lip fillers are not handled with care, unfortunately, you will end up with bad lips. For this reason, it is necessary to pay close attention to certain things and do thorough research. To avoid ending up with bad lips, I recommend that you take the following into consideration.

Frequent Change of Doctor

In cosmetic procedures, especially those that require repeat treatments such as lip fillers, frequently changing doctors, cutting off communication with your doctor, or going to a different doctor every month before it is time for your next treatment will ruin the natural look of your lip fillers and create an unattractive appearance.

Using Permanent Fillers

Permanent fillers used on the lips, which many doctors avoid, are not really harmless. These materials, which your body may not tolerate, can cause allergic reactions in your lips and may lose their shape or clump over time. Therefore, instead of opting for permanent fillers and taking such a risk, you should choose temporary but healthy, reliable brand fillers made with materials your body can tolerate.

Having it done in an unknown place

You should not take lip fillers lightly. Lip fillers, like all other changes made to your body, are an important procedure that should be taken seriously. The fact that it is a cosmetic procedure does not diminish its importance. Every intervention made to your body, no matter how small, deserves the utmost care.

For this reason, you need to research your doctor thoroughly, consult with several if necessary, conduct online research, and find the one you trust the most. Simply entrusting yourself to an unknown place just because it is offering a promotion can lead to much more serious health problems than poor lip augmentation results. Do not stray from reliable doctors who are experts in this field.

Getting it done inside the lip muscle

In fact, this risk arises when you have your filler done in the wrong place. Although lip filler may seem like a simple procedure when viewed from the outside, it involves many small but very important details, such as which cream your doctor will use, how long they will wait, where they will apply the filler, where they will insert the needle, how much filler they will use, and so on. However, those who are unaware of the intricacies of this procedure may end up injecting filler into the wrong areas, such as the lip muscle, which can result in the very appearance you were trying to avoid.

Getting a lot of filler in just the upper lip

There is a term used to describe lips that look bad after filling: ‘duck lips.’ This situation can occur when the upper lip is filled, especially when a large amount is used. When the upper lip is thinner than the lower lip in normal proportions, it almost covers the lower lip, which can make the filling look obvious.

Getting a lot of fillings

The amount of filler used on the lips is also extremely important for achieving the natural and beautiful results you desire. It is quite wrong to think, ‘I’m getting fillers anyway, so I’ll get a lot!’ Too much filler can cause unwanted results.

Lips can be filled as much or as little as desired, but there is a limit to this. Filling between 0.6 cc and 1.5 cc opens the door to a natural look, while anything more than that can cause an abnormality that is immediately noticeable. Your primary goal should be to have lips that suit you best, not the fullest lips.