Hapjeong Lip Filler Q&A: Pain, Proportions, and Cost at a Glance

Hello.

This is Kim Jang-ju from Beauty Doctors.

One of the most important factors that determines how a person looks is where would it be?

It is the lips.

Because lips are red, people’s eyes are drawn to them,

and even a small difference in volume can greatly change the overall impression.

Recently, more and more people are seeking lip fillers, not just to make the lips thicker,

but to correct asymmetry in the lip line and

restore volume that has thinned with aging.

Today, I will organize in great detail the information that anyone considering the procedure must know.

1. The secret to achieving both volume and texture

Why 'Restylane Kysse'?

The lips are one of the areas that move the most in our body.

The skin tissue is also very thin. Haha

So if you use just any product, there may be a foreign-body sensation,

and when making facial expressions, the filler may not move naturally with the lips.

[Hard vs. soft filler]

If you want to slightly lift the corners of the mouth or create a defined M-shaped lip peak, a firmer formula with support is advantageous.

If you want to smooth out wrinkles across the lips and achieve a soft, plump look, a softer formula is more suitable.

[Advantages of Restylane Kysse (KYSSE)]

What satisfies these two opposing needs at the same time is "Restylane Kysse," made specifically for the lips.

It blends naturally into the lip tissue, so it keeps a texture like my own lips,

while also offering excellent ability to precisely shape the desired form.

It is optimized for the lips, which move a lot, and its longevity is generally better than standard products.

2. A “cost-effective procedure” for the 50s and 60s

Rediscovering lip fillers

Many people think of it as something only for people in their 20s and 30s.

But from a medical professional’s perspective, it is one of the procedures with the highest satisfaction among people in their 50s and 60s.

As our faces age, collagen in the skin decreases rapidly.

The lips, in particular, show these changes first.

As the lips gradually become thinner and curl inward,

they may make you look more stubborn or give off an angry impression.

The amount of collagen around the lips that middle-aged and older adults typically lose is about 1.5 cc or more.

At this point, even just 1 cc can replenish the lost volume.

Without looking artificial, fine lines around the lips are smoothed out, allowing you to experience an immediate change to a much younger and more lively impression.

3. Worried about safety?

An anatomical approach and regurgitation check

"What if a blood vessel gets blocked?"

That is a natural concern to have before the procedure.

However, this can be sufficiently prevented with the practitioner’s skill and adherence to principles.

The blood vessel distribution around the lips is complex, but if the procedure is performed with a perfect understanding of the anatomical structure, the chance of an accident is very low.

At our clinic, we always perform "regurgitation (reverse) testing" when carrying out the procedure.

Before injection, we slightly pull back on the syringe to create negative pressure,

and check in real time whether the needle tip might be positioned inside a blood vessel.

When these basic principles are strictly followed, a safe procedure without concerns about side effects is achieved.

4. Everything you want to know about lip fillers

Q1. How painful is it?

Usually, if only anesthetic cream is applied, you may feel pain, but at our clinic we also perform nerve anesthesia.

Similar to anesthesia before dental treatment, it temporarily numbs the nerves around the lips, so during the procedure you feel almost no pain and only a slight "sting."

Q2. Is 1 cc enough?

In general, 1 cc is standard for natural-looking volume enhancement and shape correction.

If you want a very glamorous, full lip look like Instagram models, up to 2 cc may also be used.

Q3. Is there an ideal lip ratio?

You should first consider harmony with your face shape, nose, and chin tip, but when looking at the lips alone,

a ratio of upper lip 2 : lower lip 3 is considered the golden ratio.

Q4. How do costs differ by product?

Domestic products are roughly in the 200,000-won range, while imported premium products (such as Restylane) are in the 400,000-won range.

Even if the ingredients are similar, there are differences in longevity and texture depending on the manufacturing method, so it is better to decide after a consultation.

Q5. Are there any cases where the procedure is not recommended?

People with protruding mouths need caution.

If the lip volume increases, the mouth may look even more protruded.

In such cases, rather than filler, it is better to first consider other methods of correcting the lower face.

5. Post-procedure precautions Bruising or swelling may occur immediately after the procedure, but they usually subside within 3 to 5 days.

For about a week after the procedure, please avoid

• using straws

• applying strong pressure to the lips

• eating hot foods

• drinking alcohol and smoking

It will greatly help the filler settle beautifully.

Lip filler is more than a simple cosmetic procedure; it is a delicate design process that helps restore a lost smile.

If you are worried because your lips have become smaller with age, please get a consultation before it is too late!

Thank you for reading. This was Kim Jang-ju.