How Painful Is Lip Filler? A Review Based on 1cc

This post has been written in compliance with Article 56, Paragraph 1 of the Medical Service Act.

It was written for the sole purpose of providing information,

and is in no way intended to promote this clinic.

Because effects and side effects vary from person to person,

please consult sufficiently with medical professionals.

Hello.

This is Kim Ha-won from Beautys Doctors.

If you are considering lip fillers,

the part you are probably most curious about is

'How much will it hurt?'

Today, I’ll explain in detail everything from the level of pain with lip fillers

to useful precautions and a review. Is lip filler really painful?

This photo was taken with the subject’s consent, and the procedure results may vary by individual.

First, I want to say that

the feeling of pain from lip fillers

can vary greatly from person to person.

For some people, it may not hurt at all,

while for others it may feel a bit uncomfortable.

Still, speaking from general experience,

the pain from lip fillers

is more tolerable than you might expect.

Why isn’t the pain severe?

First, very fine needles are used

The needles used for lip fillers are

quite thin,

so the stinging sensation is minimized.

Second, there is an anesthetic process

Before the procedure, anesthetic cream is applied,

or the filler product itself contains

an anesthetic ingredient such as lidocaine,

which helps reduce the pain from lip fillers.

Third, the procedure time is short

Injecting about 1cc of lip filler

takes relatively little time,

so there is no need to endure discomfort for long.

In fact, most people who have received the procedure

say things like “just a slight sting” or “it was perfectly tolerable.”

What if you are worried about pain?

If you are particularly sensitive

to the pain of lip fillers,

please consult thoroughly with the medical professional in charge

before the procedure.

By adjusting whether a cannula is used,

additional anesthesia options,

and the 1cc volume of lip filler,

a much more comfortable procedure is possible.

Important precautions you should know about lip fillers

You’re getting the procedure for beautiful lips,

so if an unexpected problem occurs,

that would be really upsetting, wouldn’t it?

Here are the precautions you should know in advance.

1. Bruising and swelling are natural reactions

This is not so much a side effect

as part of the recovery process.

As the injection needle goes in,

it can touch a small blood vessel,

and bruising or swelling may appear

as a result.

Bruising

Usually disappears within 1–2 weeks

Swelling

Generally subsides in about 3 days to a week

Of course, experienced medical professionals

will minimize bleeding

and take immediate action

to prevent bruising from spreading too much,

but please keep in mind that

some degree of bruising or swelling

may still occur.

However, if bruising or swelling continues

for more than a month,

please be sure to visit the clinic

for an examination. 2. Nodules or clumping

As the filler is injected,

sometimes a small lump-like nodule may form

under the skin,

or the filler may clump on one side.

This usually happens when too much is injected at once

or when the procedure is performed at an inaccurate location.

In severe cases, pain may occur,

and in rare cases, blood supply to the surrounding tissue

may be blocked,

causing the skin to turn pale

or develop dark discoloration,

leading to necrosis.

Necrosis is an extremely rare case,

but the possibility is not zero,

so injecting the proper amount

into the correct area is key.

(If you want more detailed information ▼) Tips for safer lip fillers

Before the procedure: 2023.08.03 / After touch-up: 2023.08.14 ※ This photo was taken after the customer’s consent, and the procedure results may vary by individual.

To briefly summarize what I’ve said so far:

The pain is mostly at a tolerable level

Thanks to anesthesia and very fine needles,

you can receive the procedure more comfortably than expected.

Swelling and bruising improve within a few days

They are temporary,

so please do not worry too much.

Accurate procedures help prevent side effects

Injecting the proper amount

into the correct location

is the most important thing.

Lip fillers are a relatively simple procedure,

but that is precisely why the practitioner’s experience and skill

greatly affect the outcome.

Through sufficient consultation,

find the method that is right for you,

and I hope you receive the procedure

at a trustworthy clinic.

If you have any more questions

about lip fillers,

please feel free to leave them anytime.

I’ll do my best to answer helpfully.

Thank you for reading this long post!

This was Kim Ha-won.

This post has been written in compliance with Article 56, Paragraph 1 of the Medical Service Act.

It was written for the sole purpose of providing information,

and is in no way intended to promote this clinic.

Because effects and side effects vary from person to person,

please consult sufficiently with medical professionals.