Medically reviewed by Dr Abdulrazak Abdulsalam (Dr Aras), plastic surgeon · Reviewed November 2026
TREATMENT
Lip augmentation involves the use of lip injections containing Hyaluronic Acid to make your lips look fuller, so that you will have years shaved off, to look younger and healthier.
APPROACH
The gel in the fillers which are injected into your lip area help to give support and shape to your lip tissue. Lip injections also help to smoothen out wrinkles and laughter lines that form around our lip are
Lip Fillers: quick answers
What is Lip Fillers?
Hyaluronic acid filler restores lost volume and shape. Some swelling and tenderness for 1–2 days is normal.
How long does the treatment take?
About 45 minutes.
How much time off will I need?
Usually none: most people go back to normal activities straight away.
When will I see the final result?
About 2 weeks. Swelling settles gradually before then.
What anaesthetic is used?
It is done under no anaesthetic (it is non-surgical).