For a glamorous smile, a more defined mouth or plumped lips, it is not uncommon to resort to hyaluronic acid injections. Whether criticized or adored, when done well, injections prove to be a discreet and ideal solution! Before taking the plunge, here is what you need to know.

Everyone is free to dispose of their body as they wish. Cosmetic surgery, even the most minimal, is a way for those who have trouble accepting themselves to take the step of looking in the mirror and finally appreciate their reflection. In recent years, there is one that has caused quite a stir in the media: hyaluronic acid injections in the lips. Totally popularized by celebrities including the youngest of the Kardashian clan, Kylie Jenner, the injections have variable results, sometimes discreet, sometimes extreme.

Why use hyaluronic acid injections for lips?

It's a personal matter, but people who succumb to lip injections are generally those who dream of a luscious mouth with an effect as natural as that of the unbeatable Angelina Jolie. The main purpose of hyaluronic acid lip injections is to reshape a mouth that is too thin (heredity, age, loss of volume due to smoking) or asymmetrical by nature. In both cases, it can be a complex that can sometimes make life difficult! As indicated by the Clinique des Champs Élysées, injecting hyaluronic acid into the lips will have quite a few benefits: hydrating the lips, restoring volume and smoothing out any wrinkles that sometimes form with age, due to smoking or excessive exposure to the sun, reforming the Cupid's bow (or creating it).

The difference with botox?

Unlike botox injections which inflate or block muscles to prevent the appearance of wrinkles or sagging, hyaluronic acid will fill in areas such as fine lines or add substance to lips that are too thin.

What you need to know

Be careful, to keep a natural appearance it is better to stay as close as possible to your original physiognomy, over-puffing your lips can have the opposite effect. Appearing totally false, distorting the harmony of the face but above all causing health problems. This last point is especially verified when the unscrupulous surgeon uses non-compliant methods, lacks hygiene in his practice or is simply not approved and up to standard. Before resorting to a surgical procedure, it is imperative to confirm the status of your surgeon, read reviews about him, seek advice from those around you and consult different surgeons before deciding.

How does a hyaluronic acid injection session for the lips take place?

The reception will always depend on the chosen aesthetic center, but generally speaking the aesthetic doctor will first offer a consultation in order to assess the client's needs. What is needed? Plumping, reshaping, reshaping a more symmetrical mouth, general health, possible allergies, etc. All details must be taken into account and all possible questions must be asked to the specialist in case of doubt.

Once the consultation is established, the specialist gets down to business! After a careful disinfection of the lips, hyaluronic acid is injected into the lips using a syringe. The sessions are often quick (around 10 minutes) and painless because hyaluronic acid very often contains lidocaine, a local anesthetic. In cases of extreme sensitivity, an anesthetic cream can also be applied. The results are immediate and without any real side effects (no social exclusion after an injection session), enough to appreciate the work without delay and to let the doctor know if something is wrong. In addition to plumping up the lips nicely, hyaluronic acid also has the advantage of providing deep hydration to the area and nicely coloring the lips with a natural pink.

How many sessions should I do?

Hyaluronic acid lip injections are normally performed in a single session, sufficient to increase the volume of the lips. However, a touch-up session may be performed if the person and the doctor deem it necessary! In any case, the hyaluronic acid eventually disintegrates after a certain amount of time and a reinjection of hyaluronic acid is necessary after eight months if we want to keep the lips as plump as the first injections.

How much does a hyaluronic acid injection for the lips cost?

It all depends on the clinic you choose, but generally speaking, an acid injection costs around €380 per syringe, knowing that you need at least two syringes (one for the upper lip and one for the lower lip if you are looking for a global result). The price can also vary depending on the needs and the type of product used, because there are several variants of hyaluronic acids. So plan on a large budget of €800 for a lip injection.

How to plump up your lips without using injections?

Fortunately, there is more than just acid injections to get luscious lips! While injections offer a semi-permanent result, they still have a certain cost that not everyone can afford. For those who simply want to enhance their smile with hydrated and slightly plumped lips occasionally, there is the solution of plumping glosses that act immediately with a very brief effect. For those looking for a more lasting but less invasive result than cosmetic surgery, there is the ROSELIPS lip balm from ROSEGOLD Paris , composed of hyaluronic acid and shea butter, among other things. Daily application before your normal lipstick is enough to restore the curve of lips that are too thin, but also restore the elasticity of the tissues and hydrate the lips. Reliable and long-lasting results are then observed after seven days of use!