Lip Filler and Dermal Fillers in Regina
Lip filler and dermal fillers both use hyaluronic acid, a substance the body produces naturally, to restore volume and refine facial structure. Our clinicians place filler conservatively, with the objective of a result that reads as proportionate rather than treated.
THE MOST REQUESTED TREATMENT
Lip Filler in Regina
Lip filler is the most frequently requested injectable treatment at our clinic. Placed correctly, hyaluronic acid restores volume lost to age, corrects asymmetry, and defines the vermillion border without altering the proportions of the surrounding face.
Clinical indications:
•Age-related volume loss in the lip body
•Asymmetry between the upper and lower lip
•Poor definition at the vermillion border
•Vertical lip lines and compromised lip texture
Where a concern falls outside what filler can address, such as pigmentation or a heavy upper lip better suited to a lip flip, we will say so at consultation and recommend the appropriate treatment instead.
DOSING
How Much Lip Filler Is Required
Volume requirements are typically lower than patients anticipate.
•0.5 ml (half syringe): subtle hydration and border definition, appropriate for a first treatment.
•1.0 ml (one syringe): the standard first treatment for most patients, visible yet conservative.
•Maintenance: most patients return periodically to sustain the result.
Our clinical preference is to under-treat and review rather than place a full correction in a single appointment. Overfilled lips are considerably more difficult to correct than under-filled lips.
CHOOSING
Lip Filler, Lip Flip, or Fotona LipLase
Three treatments address the lips through different mechanisms.
•Lip filler adds hyaluronic acid volume and definition, and lasts TK months.
•A lip flip uses a neuromodulator to evert the upper lip and reduce gingival display on smiling. It adds no volume and lasts two to three months.
•Fotona LipLase uses laser energy to stimulate collagen for needle-free plumping, improving fullness, texture and colour.
Where the appropriate treatment is unclear, this is determined at consultation. Combination treatment is common.
LONGEVITY
How Long Lip Filler Lasts
Lips metabolise filler more rapidly than the rest of the face because of constant movement. Expect TK months for lips, and six to eighteen months for cheeks, jawline and chin. Longevity depends on the product used, the volume placed, individual metabolism and exercise frequency.
Hyaluronic acid filler can also be dissolved. Hyaluronidase, an enzyme, breaks down the product and can be used to soften an over-corrected area, address migration, or remove the treatment entirely. We provide filler dissolving and correction as a standalone service, including for filler placed at other clinics.
BEYOND THE LIPS
Cheek, Jawline, Chin and Folds
The same hyaluronic acid gels restore structure elsewhere in the face, and lip treatment often forms one part of a broader plan. Cheek volume replacement softens the nasolabial folds indirectly, while jawline and chin filler define the lower face in profile.
For non-surgical profile refinement we use liquid rhinoplasty to contour the nasal bridge. Filler is often paired with botox and wrinkle relaxers to address dynamic lines. Where the goal is skin quality rather than structure, skin boosters are the better option, and a more defined lower face can combine volume with fat dissolving treatments.
RECOVERY
Swelling and Healing, Day by Day
Post-treatment swelling follows a predictable course.
•Days 1 to 2: swelling peaks. The lips will appear larger than the settled result and may feel firm or irregular on palpation.
•Days 3 to 5: swelling substantially resolves. Bruising, where it occurs, typically presents during this window.
•Days 7 to 14: the product integrates with surrounding tissue. The result visible at two weeks is the final result.
Aftercare: avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours, sleep with the head elevated on the first night, apply ice intermittently, and avoid alcohol and heat exposure (sauna, hot yoga) for 48 hours.
Contact the clinic immediately in the event of blanching of the skin, pain that increases rather than settles, or mottled discolouration of the treated area. These presentations are uncommon but require prompt assessment.
Clinical Guidance
Common Questions About Lip and Dermal Filler
Topical anaesthetic is applied before treatment and the filler itself contains an anaesthetic. Most patients report pressure rather than pain.
TK: per-syringe and half-syringe pricing, and the consultation fee, to be confirmed by the clinic.
Presentable within two to three days, fully settled at two weeks.
Yes. Bring any records you hold. Where existing product requires dissolving before further placement, we will advise accordingly.
TK: clinic minimum age policy to be confirmed.
TK months for lips, and six to eighteen months elsewhere in the face.
Overfilled lips are the result of a dosing decision, not an inevitable outcome of treatment. We begin conservatively and build across appointments.
Yes. Hyaluronic acid filler can be dissolved with hyaluronidase, generally within a single appointment. We offer filler dissolving and correction as a standalone service, including for filler placed at other clinics.
YOUR APPOINTMENT
What to Expect
Every appointment begins with a comprehensive medical assessment of your bone structure, skin laxity and aesthetic goals.
•Consultation and mapping: assessment of facial proportions and agreement on treatment areas.
•Numbing: topical anaesthetic; our lip fillers also contain lidocaine.
•Placement: filler administered with a fine needle or cannula.
•Review: results assessed for symmetry and balance before you leave.
Most patients return to normal activity the same day.
Book a Filler Consultation in Regina
Every treatment begins with an assessment covering your anatomy, your objectives, and a clinical judgement on whether filler is the appropriate treatment.
A thorough medical consultation is required prior to any treatment. Individual results will vary.