Having existing filler does not necessarily mean you cannot have further lip filler, but it does make a thorough assessment particularly important. Your clinician needs to consider what product may already be present, when you were last treated, how the existing filler has settled and whether adding further product would be appropriate.

If you attend Derma Plus Medical Nottingham with previous lip filler, our medical clinicians will assess your lips before recommending additional treatment. In some cases, adding carefully placed filler may be suitable. In others, allowing existing product to reduce naturally or considering whether previous filler needs addressing first may produce a better long-term outcome.

We do not automatically add more filler simply because a patient wants greater volume. Our approach to lip filler in Nottingham is based on what is clinically appropriate for your lips at the time of assessment.

All faces and lips have a degree of natural asymmetry, and completely identical sides are neither realistic nor necessarily desirable. However, carefully placed lip filler can sometimes improve visible differences in volume, border definition or shape.

During a consultation at Derma Plus Medical Nottingham, your clinician will examine your lips both at rest and during movement to understand the nature of the asymmetry. Where filler is appropriate, small amounts can be strategically placed to improve balance without unnecessarily treating areas that do not require additional volume.

It is important to understand that not every form of lip asymmetry is caused by a lack of volume, so a medical assessment is essential before deciding whether lip filler is the correct treatment.

Effective lip filler treatment requires an understanding of anatomy rather than simply injecting product into areas where more volume is requested. The lips contain an intricate network of blood vessels and surrounding structures, making knowledge of facial anatomy particularly important when carrying out injectable treatments.

At Derma Plus Medical Nottingham, your clinician will assess the vermilion border, Cupid's bow, lip body, projection, symmetry and relationship between the upper and lower lip before deciding on an appropriate injection strategy.

This assessment allows our Nottingham medical team to determine whether your desired result is best achieved through additional volume, improved definition, structural support or a combination of techniques. The treatment is then carried out according to your individual anatomy rather than using the same injection pattern for every patient.

Before attending Derma Plus Medical Nottingham for lip filler, avoid alcohol for approximately 24 hours where possible, as this may increase bruising. Certain medicines and supplements can also affect bruising, but prescribed medication should never be stopped without advice from the healthcare professional responsible for your care.

Tell your clinician about your medical history, allergies, medications, previous aesthetic treatments and any history of cold sores. If you develop an active cold sore, infection or illness before your appointment, contact our Nottingham clinic before attending so that we can advise you appropriately.

After lip filler treatment, some swelling, tenderness, redness and bruising can be expected. Avoid unnecessarily touching or applying pressure to the lips and temporarily avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol and excessive heat in accordance with the aftercare advice provided by your clinician.

Your lips need time to settle following treatment, so the appearance immediately after your appointment should not be judged as the final result. If you have any concerns during your recovery, contact Derma Plus Medical Nottingham for medical advice.

Although lip filler is a non-surgical procedure, it remains an injectable medical aesthetic treatment that requires careful consideration of anatomy, product selection, injection technique and potential complications.

At Derma Plus Medical Nottingham, lip filler is carried out by experienced medical clinicians who assess your suitability for treatment before proceeding. This provides an opportunity to discuss your medical history, previous filler, expectations and the result that can realistically be achieved.

As part of a CQC-registered, medical-led aesthetics business, Derma Plus Medical places patient safety and professional standards at the centre of treatment. For patients looking for lip filler in Nottingham, our focus is on clinically considered treatment and natural-looking enhancement rather than unnecessary or excessive filler.