This article is a translation of the original French article “Injections d’acide hyaluronique pour les lèvres : tout ce qu’il faut savoir” and is intended for the French market. Treatments, availability and prices may differ at our London clinic.
What are hyaluronic acid injections?
The hyaluronic acid used in aesthetic medicine is an injectable gel that hydrates, plumps and redefines the lip contour while maintaining a natural look. Naturally present in the body, it is ideal for subtle lip augmentation, without surgery or an artificial effect.
Injection sessions make it possible to:
- Correct asymmetries and redefine the lip contour.
- Add volume while maintaining a natural look.
- Deeply hydrate and smooth dry, lined lips.
The results of hyaluronic acid lip injections are visible immediately after the session and settle within a few days, for a harmonious, fuller mouth.
What happens during a hyaluronic acid lip injection session
A personalised medical consultation
Before any hyaluronic acid lip injection, a consultation is essential. The practitioner analyses your facial features, discusses your expectations and determines the appropriate amount of product for a harmonious result.
The key stages of the treatment
- Preparation: The area is cleansed and disinfected. An anaesthetic cream may be applied to limit discomfort.
- Injection: The practitioner performs the injections using a fine needle or a cannula. The amount of product and the injection points vary according to the desired result.
- Shaping: After the injection, a light massage is performed to distribute the product evenly and achieve a natural finish.
Please note: Injections can be performed on both the upper and lower lip, depending on aesthetic needs.
Precautions before and after the treatment
Before the injection:
- Avoid anticoagulants and anti-inflammatories to limit the risk of bruising.
After the injection:
- Avoid intense heat (sun, sauna, steam room) for 48 hours.
- Do not massage the treated area, so as not to displace the product.
- Avoid alcohol and tobacco, which can slow healing.
Who are hyaluronic acid lip injections for?
Hyaluronic acid lip injections are an ideal solution to:
- Increase lip volume naturally.
- Redefine the lip contour and correct asymmetries.
- Hydrate and smooth dry lips marked by time.
A personalised approach delivers a natural result, in harmony with the face.
When should you opt for hyaluronic acid lip injections?
Hyaluronic acid lip injections are recommended if you want a visible, immediate improvement without surgery.
- Immediate results: by the end of the session, the mouth is visibly fuller.
- Reversible effect: hyaluronic acid is biodegradable and disappears naturally over the months.
- Quick treatment: a session lasts 15 to 30 minutes on average and requires no social downtime.
When injections are not recommended
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
- An active skin infection around the lips.
- Known allergies to the components of the hyaluronic acid used.
What are the results of hyaluronic acid lip injections?
- Immediate, natural effect: the lips are plumped without an artificial look.
- Optimal results within a few days: the product settles and integrates perfectly into the tissues.
- Duration of effects: between 6 and 12 months, depending on your metabolism and the amount of product injected.
After the injection, slight swelling may appear, but it disappears within a few days, revealing a natural, harmonious result.
