Beautiful lips enhance your entire face—they're central to your smile, your expressions, and how others perceive you. Whether you were born with naturally thin lips, have noticed age-related volume loss, or simply desire more definition, lip enhancement can create natural, proportionate results. At Forever Facial Aesthetics, Dr. Phillips specialises in subtle, beautiful lip augmentation that enhances rather than overwhelms.
- Natural volumisation and enhanced definition
- Corrects asymmetry and improves proportion
- Restores age-related lip volume loss
- Smooths vertical lip lines (smoker's lines)
- Immediate results with minimal downtime
- Fully reversible hyaluronic acid fillers
Understanding Lip Aesthetics
Beautiful lips have specific characteristics—a well-defined cupid's bow, balanced upper and lower lip ratio (typically 1:1.6), clear vermillion border, and appropriate fullness for facial proportions. Age diminishes lip volume, flattens the cupid's bow, and causes the lip to turn inward. Vertical lines develop around the mouth. Understanding these elements allows us to enhance lips that look naturally beautiful.
Why Lips Lose Volume
Lip ageing happens gradually but noticeably. Collagen and hyaluronic acid—responsible for lip plumpness—diminish with age. The vermillion border becomes less defined, making lips appear thinner. Repetitive movements create vertical lines around the mouth. Sun damage accelerates these changes. Some patients simply have naturally thin lips they've always wished were fuller.
Our Natural Enhancement Approach
Dr. Phillips believes in proportion and balance, not just volume. She assesses your entire face to determine the ideal lip size and shape for your features. Using premium hyaluronic acid fillers and advanced techniques, she enhances definition, creates symmetry, and adds volume gradually. The goal is lips that look like they naturally belong to you—just more beautiful.
What to Expect
Treatment takes 30-45 minutes, including time for numbing cream. You'll see results immediately, though lips typically swell for 2-3 days before revealing the final outcome. Any bruising is usually minor and conceals easily. Lips feel natural within a week as the filler integrates with your tissue. Most patients return every 6-12 months to maintain their enhanced shape.
Recommended Treatments
Dermal Fillers
Premium hyaluronic acid lip fillers for natural volume, definition, and shape enhancement.
Learn More →Anti-Wrinkle Injections
Smooths vertical lip lines and can create a subtle 'lip flip' for enhanced upper lip show.
Learn More →Skin Boosters
Improves lip skin quality and hydration for softer, healthier-looking lips.
Learn More →Frequently Asked Questions
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Natural results come from an experienced practitioner who understands facial proportions. Dr. Phillips assesses your face as a whole, considers your natural lip shape, and adds volume gradually in proportion to your features. Starting conservatively and building over sessions prevents the overdone look. We focus on enhancing your natural lips, not creating an obviously augmented appearance.
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Lip fillers typically last 6-12 months, though this varies between individuals. The lips are highly mobile with good blood flow, which can metabolise filler faster than less active areas. Some patients find their results last longer with repeated treatments. We recommend returning before filler fully dissolves to maintain consistent shape rather than starting from scratch each time.
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We take every step to ensure comfort. Topical numbing cream is applied before treatment, and our premium fillers contain built-in anaesthetic. Most patients describe the sensation as pressure with mild discomfort—far more tolerable than expected. Any sensitivity during injection subsides immediately. Lips may feel slightly tender for a day or two afterwards.
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This depends on your starting point and goals. First-time patients typically start with 0.5-1ml for subtle enhancement. This allows you to assess results before adding more. Dr. Phillips will recommend an appropriate amount during consultation, always erring on the side of natural-looking results. You can always add more later, but starting conservatively ensures satisfaction.
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Hyaluronic acid fillers can be dissolved with an enzyme called hyaluronidase, returning lips to their pre-treatment state. This provides complete peace of mind and is one reason we use only HA-based products. However, with Dr. Phillips' careful, conservative approach, this is rarely needed. Most patients are delighted with their natural-looking enhancement.