What is lip filler?
Lip filler is a hyaluronic acid gel injected into the lips to add shape, definition or volume. Hyaluronic acid is a sugar your body already makes, and the gel breaks down gradually over months. At Maison Aesthetics, Silan does every lip filler treatment, and 0.5ml costs £140.
Filler can do several different jobs on the lips. It can sharpen the border so the lip line looks crisper, lift the cupid's bow, even out a top and bottom lip that don't match, or add fullness. Most people want a mix. Silan asks what bothers you before suggesting anything, because "bigger" is rarely the whole answer.
We work to a simple rule. Enhancing, not changing. If you want lips that look like someone else's, we're probably not the right clinic for you.
Should I choose 0.5ml or 1ml?
Start with 0.5ml if this is your first lip filler, if you want definition more than size, or if you'd like a change that friends notice only when you tell them. It costs £140. Choose 1ml, at £190, if your lips already have some fullness or you've had filler before and want to build on it.
A millilitre is about a fifth of a teaspoon. On the lips it still makes a visible difference. You can always add more at a later appointment. Hyaluronic acid filler can be dissolved if needed, but that means another treatment, so we'd rather you leave wanting a little more than wishing you'd had less.
Silan will suggest an amount at your consultation, based on your lips and what you want, and explain why.
Is lip filler right for me?
Lip filler suits adults who want a change they can see but that still looks like their own mouth. It isn't for you if you're under 18, pregnant or breastfeeding, have an active cold sore or infection near the lips, or have certain medical conditions. Silan goes through your medical history at the consultation and will tell you if filler isn't suitable.
Giving dermal filler to anyone under 18 for a cosmetic reason is an offence in England, under the Botulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) Act 2021.
If you get cold sores, tell Silan at the consultation. Injections can trigger one, so it's worth planning the timing.
Who will treat me?
Silan Ozbek, who founded Maison Aesthetics, does every lip filler treatment at the clinic. Silan holds a filler qualification from London Aesthetics Academy and is insured by Salon Services 4 U, with more than seven years of experience. The person you meet at the consultation is the person who treats you.