All about the perfect lip filler in Toronto
Big, plump lips with sharp, defined Cupid’s bows are the biggest craze these days. The perfectly projected lip side profile. Well hydrated lips. The perfect golden ratio. Flawlessly defined Russian lips. What does all of this mean and what should I know about lip fillers before signing up? Well, you have come to the right place. Keep reading for more info and check out our Lip Enhancement page here.
What is Hyaluronic Acid (HA)?
Dermal filler is a substance made of hyaluronic acid (HA), a sugar molecule that is naturally produced in our bodies, present in our skin and lips. Because HA is a naturally occurring molecule, our body produces an enzyme called hyaluronidase that naturally breaks down hyaluronic acid overtime and continues to break it down further as we age.
What is Dermal Filler?
Dermal filler is the manufactured gel version of hyaluronic acid (HA). Because this is an external substance, our natural hyaluronidase enzyme supply takes months to break down the filler. Dependent on your anatomy, placement of filler, filler product, and injection technique, your body will take between 6-18 months to break down filler. This makes dermal filler the perfect way to enhance your features without having to worry about too much maintenance.
Can you dissolve filler?
The best thing about hyaluronic acid dermal filler is that it can be dissolved externally with manufactured hyaluronidase. Pharmacy made hyaluronidase is injected to partially or completely dissolve previously injected dermal filler. By injecting hyaluronidase in the exact areas you would like the dermal filler dissolved, there is a lot of control over your results. In the rare occasion, this mechanism of dissolving is necessary for a vascular occlusion to ensure the safety and integrity of your skin. With the ease of dissolving filler, most undesirable dermal filler results can usually be corrected. So there is no need to maintain your migrated lip filler into the moustache, the uneven bumps on the inside of your lip, or simple poor lip filler results.
How do you choose the right amount of lip filler to use?
Determining how much dermal filler is required for your unique lips is dependent on your natural anatomy and desired goals. For virgin lips (first time lip filler clients), Nurse Reeya usually recommends using one syringe to begin. This is because there is a lot of empty space in the lips to be filled with filler and in order to create better shape, definition, and symmetry, one syringe (1 mL) is needed. In some instances, Nurse Reeya will use a half syringe (0.5mL) on virgin lips. In this scenario, the client likely has thinner lips with less space for the dermal filler product. Overfilling thin/small lips can result in undesirable outcomes such as bumpy filler, uneven lips, and migrated filler in a short period of time. It’s really important to have your lip anatomy assessed by a professional before deciding which route is best for you.
If you are hoping to build your lips to a large, plump size, you will likely require multiple treatments of one syringe each time and frequently. This means that you could receive one syringe of dermal filler every 1 to 3 months until you’ve reached your desired outcome. For those who are looking to keep their lips very natural and only wish to have slight plump, it is best to receive lip fillers at longer intervals such as every 5 to 12 months. Make sure to create your perfectly individualized lip filler plan with your nurse injector.
Should I bring pictures of lips I like to my appointment?
Nurse Reeya finds it very helpful if you bring pictures of lips that you really appreciate to your appointment. By bringing in '“lip goals”, your injector understands what desires you have and what your definition of beautiful is. You can bring pictures of lips to help describe shapes, sizes, lip borders, smoothness, volume, and Cupid’s bow. Having a picture with you helps Nurse Reeya give you a realistic expectation of your expected individual results. It also helps your injector choose the right product, amount, and injection technique for your lips.
So, are you ready to get those lips perfectly plumped up?
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