ELGIN CLINIC OPENS 2025
Signature or Russian Lips
Lip Glam 101
Lip fillers provide a quick and easy way to add extra volume and shape to lips. They deliver almost immediate results using a medically developed solution,
There are many types of dermal fillers that can be injected in your lips and around your mouth. But the most common fillers today are products that contain substances similar to hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance found in the body. It helps increase volume in your lips.
DURATION
RECOVERY
RESULTS
At a Glance
1 hour
2 weeks
Instant
£195.00
THE PROCESS
Russian Lips: The process involves placing tiny droplets of filler, injected vertically into the lip, compared to lines of filler underneath the border. This technique widens, lifts, and opens the lip body without any compromise of projection. The area is numbed using a topical cream to minimise any discomfort, we then inject using our signature technique to create your desired look. We build in stages to ensure we get the right height and lift, once achieved we will show you the final results
CONSULTATION
The consultation process is important to each and every treatment, allowing you to express your concerns and what you hope to gain from your treatment plan. Don’t be afraid to open up to allow for a highly personalised treatment plan to form because only then can you hope to achieve the results you desire. An initial consultation is completed online upon scheduling an appointment, This provides information about the treatment as well as ensuring your suitability ensuring their are no contraindications to the procedure. A full face-to-face consultation is carried out on the day of the treatment.
PREPARATION
For optimal results, and to minimize the chance of bleeding or bruising at the injection site, please avoid all blood-thinning medications and supplements for one week prior to your appointment. This includes over-the-counter medication such as aspirin, Motrin, ibuprofen, and Aleve. Also avoid herbal supplements such as garlic, vitamin E, ginko biloba, St. John's Wort and omega-3 capsules.
If medically advised, please check with your doctor prior to stopping use of aspirin.
Inform your provider if you have a history of Perioral Herpes to receive advice on antiviral therapy prior to treatment. (get in touch for further details)
Avoid topical products such as Tretinoin (Retin-A) retinols, retinoids, glycolic acid, alpha hydroxy acid, or any "anti-aging" products for two days before and after treatment.
Do not drink alcoholic beverages 24 hours before or after your treatment to avoid extra bruising.
Do not use dermal fillers if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, are allergic to any of it's ingredients or suffer from any neurological disorders.
AFTERCARE
• Immediately after dermal filler injections the treatment area may be red, tender or swollen. The redness and tenderness should improve after 48 hours. Swelling is often worse on days 2-3 after injection, improved by day 5 and resolved by 2 weeks.
• Bruising is common following treatment; this will resolve naturally but may take up to 2 weeks to settle.
• Regular application of Arnica cream may be helpful for bruising.
• Tenderness is normal when the injected area is touched afterwards but active pain at rest is not normal.
• Avoid any makeup for 24 hours after treatment as this will reduce the risk of infection.
• Drink plenty of water after treatment to keep well hydrated.
• Avoid alcohol, caffeine, hot drinks and spicy food for 24 hours.
• Avoid medications such as aspirin or Ibuprofen for 24 hours as they are blood thinning agents and may worsen bruising (if these medications have been advised by your GP you must check with your GP before stopping them)
• Avoid supplements such as multivitamins, fish oils, glucosamine and Vitamin B or Vitamin E, which are blood thinning agents and may exacerbate bruising for 24 hours (if these supplements have been advised by your GP please check with your GP before stopping them)
• Avoid any excess sun exposure, extremes of hot/cold, saunas, swimming or strenuous exercise until the redness and swelling has settled.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS?
You will experience some swelling, bruising and redness at the site of the injection.
IS IT PAINFUL?
Typically, lip injections are fast and easy. Some patients feel minor discomfort and or a slight pinch, but pain is usually brief and manageable
AM I SUITABLE?
Most individuals are good candidates for dermal fillers, though the ideal candidate would need minimal permanent work done, does not smoke, and is in overall good health. When a person smokes, it takes longer to heal.