The Truth About Lip Fillers

Want to achieve the perfect pout, but put off by scare stories? Jess Lacey talks us through the options.

- Jess Lacey

WHO’S IT FOR?

The prospect of an oversized trout pout put us off for years. But the era of implants is over – now, the only way is temporary. ‘Anyone can have fillers, but they must be gradual,’ says cosmetic surgeon Dr Jonquille Chantrey. On average, this means two lots of injections within a year initially, and then just once a year. ‘A hyaluronic acid-based filler is best, because then it’s possible to correct the treatment if you’re unhappy by injecting an enzyme called hyaluronidase to break it down,’ adds Dr Chantrey. ‘This is vital because your face changes, even over the course of a year, so you’ll need something that’s potentially reversible.’

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