Lip Augmentation in Surat

Lip augmentation in Surat is done in two ways. A hyaluronic acid dermal filler adds real volume and shape and lasts 9 to 12 months. A Botox lip flip uses two to four units to roll the upper lip slightly outward for a fuller look without adding volume, and lasts 2 to 3 months. Both take about 20 minutes at Elegance Clinic with minimal downtime.

Filler or Lip Flip: Which One Do You Need?

These are different treatments and they solve different problems.

Dermal filler adds volume. It is the right choice if your lips are naturally thin, have lost volume with age, are uneven, or you want a defined border and a fuller body. The change is visible immediately.
Botox lip flip adds no volume at all. Two to four units into the orbicularis oris just above the lip border relax the muscle so the upper lip rolls slightly outward and shows more pink. It suits someone whose upper lip disappears when they smile, or who wants a subtle change without filler.

Many patients combine them, using a small amount of filler for shape and a lip flip to stop the upper lip curling under when they smile. Dr. Ashutosh Shah will tell you which suits your lip anatomy at the consultation.

How Lip Filler Works

Modern lip fillers use hyaluronic acid, a sugar molecule your body already produces, which binds water and holds volume. A soft, low cohesivity product is chosen specifically for lips. It is placed along the vermillion border to define the outline, into the body of the lip for volume, or into the philtral columns and cupid’s bow for shape, depending on your goal.

Most first treatments use half to one syringe. Building gradually across two sessions gives a more natural result than trying to achieve everything at once, and hyaluronic acid fillers have the safety advantage of being dissolvable with hyaluronidase if you dislike the result.

The Treatment, Step by Step

Assessment of lip proportion, the ratio between upper and lower lip, the border, the philtrum and any asymmetry, with photographs taken.
The goal agreed with you, including how much product and where.
Strong numbing cream for 20 minutes. Most lip fillers also contain lidocaine.
Injection with a fine needle or a blunt cannula, taking about 20 minutes.
Review at two weeks once the swelling has fully settled.

Results, Swelling and How Long It Lasts

Lips swell more than any other area of the face. Expect noticeable swelling for 24 to 48 hours and some unevenness in the first few days. This is normal and it is not the result. Judge your lips at two weeks, not on day two. Bruising is common and settles within a week.

Lip filler typically lasts 9 to 12 months, less than filler in other areas because the lips move constantly. A Botox lip flip lasts 2 to 3 months.

For 24 to 48 hours avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, alcohol, very hot drinks and dental treatment, and do not massage the lips unless you are told to.

Safety and Who Should Not Have It

Treatment is postponed if you have an active cold sore, since injection can trigger a flare. Tell us if you get recurrent cold sores so preventive medication can be arranged. Treatment is avoided in pregnancy and breastfeeding, active infection, known allergy to the product, and certain autoimmune conditions.

Lip Augmentation Cost in Surat

Cost depends on whether you have filler, a lip flip or both, and on how much product is used. A price is quoted after your face to face assessment, before anything is injected, and EMI options are available. Extremely cheap lip filler is a warning sign about product quality and injector training.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does lip filler hurt?

There is some discomfort, but strong numbing cream and lidocaine in the product make it very manageable. Most patients describe pressure rather than pain.

Will my lips look fake?

Not with a conservative amount and attention to proportion. Overfilling, not filler itself, is what creates an unnatural look. Starting with half a syringe and building is the safest route to a natural result.

How long before the swelling settles?

The bulk settles in 24 to 72 hours and the final shape is clear at two weeks.

Can lip filler be removed?

Yes. Hyaluronic acid fillers can be dissolved with hyaluronidase, usually within a day or two of treatment with it.

What is a lip flip and how is it different?

A lip flip uses two to four units of Botox to relax the muscle around the upper lip so it rolls outward. It adds no volume, costs less, and lasts 2 to 3 months. Filler adds actual volume and lasts 9 to 12 months.

How long does lip filler last?

Lip filler typically lasts 9 to 12 months, less than filler in other areas because the lips move constantly. A Botox lip flip lasts 2 to 3 months. Judge the final result at two weeks, once the early swelling has settled, rather than in the first few days.

Is lip filler safe?

The lips have a rich blood supply, and the most serious risk of any filler is accidental injection into a vessel. This is rare, and the safeguards are anatomical knowledge, careful technique and having hyaluronidase available in the clinic to reverse a problem quickly. Elegance Clinic stocks it, and it is worth asking any clinic whether they do. Treatment is postponed if you have an active cold sore, since injection can trigger a flare, so tell your doctor if you get them recurrently.

How much does lip augmentation cost in Surat?

Cost depends on whether you have filler, a lip flip or both, and on how much product is used. Elegance Clinic quotes a price after your face to face assessment, before anything is injected, and EMI options are available. Extremely cheap lip filler is a warning sign about product quality and injector training.

Book a Lip Consultation in Surat

Lip augmentation at Elegance Clinic is performed by Dr. Ashutosh Shah, M.B.B.S., M.S., M.Ch., D.N.B., a board certified plastic, cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon with over 22 years of surgical experience, at our Adajan clinic in Surat. It is often combined with treatment of lines around the mouth and marionette lines. Book an appointment or browse all dermal filler treatments in Surat.