This article is a translation of the original French article “Collagène Lips : la tendance TikTok qui inquiète les experts esthétiques” and is intended for the French market. Treatments, availability and prices may differ at our London clinic.
Collagen Lips: what is this lip injection method that is shaking up TikTok?
For several weeks now, the Collagen Lips trend has been setting TikTok alight. Influencers are praising an injection technique supposed to give "juicy" lips without artificial volume. Although the name may be misleading, it is not strictly speaking a collagen injection, but a treatment based on Skinboosters, a type of fluid hyaluronic acid, delivered using a tip fitted with micro-needles.
A promise of hydration without volume
The principle of the Collagen Lips method? Injecting a very fluid hyaluronic acid directly into the lips, not to plump them, but solely to hydrate them from within. The expected result: glossy, supple, visibly better-hydrated lips, without a "swollen" effect. A "juicy" effect that is very popular on social media.
A device that raises questions
The gadget used to perform the injection is often shown as simple and quick, almost trivial. It is an applicator fitted with micro-needles, sometimes presented as a DIY treatment tool or one to be used by a non-medical professional. This is precisely where the problem lies. This type of injection, even superficial, remains a medical procedure. It must be carried out in a sterile environment by a qualified doctor. Entrusting your lips to an amateur carries risks.
Why is this trend worrying aesthetic doctors?
Besides the question of the injector's qualifications, the choice of product raises questions. Skinboosters are generally designed for the face, not specifically for the lips. And for good reason: the lip mucosa is a highly vascularised, sensitive area where these products are often poorly tolerated. Swelling, discomfort, irregularities… Complications are not uncommon.
Nothing beats a hyaluronic acid injection performed according to best practice?
Among healthcare professionals, the preference is for cross-linked hyaluronic acid injections, specially formulated for the lips. Contrary to popular belief, these products deliver a perfectly natural result, without a "duck lips" effect, provided that the injection is performed by an expert doctor, properly dosed and tailored to the patient's morphology. Control is more precise, the product is better tolerated and the duration of the effect is optimised. At Innerskin, the trend is towards invisible lip injections: authentic, subtly enhanced results, imperceptible to others but obvious to yourself.
