Thin lips can make the lower face look slightly unbalanced, or give the unwanted appearance of ageing. Dry lips can feel tight and uncomfortable, and sometimes crack and flake.

Many people have naturally thin or dry lips. Lips can also become thinner and drier as we age, as we begin to lose our ability to produce enough collagen and naturally-occurring hyaluronic acid.

Many patients want their lips to look slightly plumper and more hydrated, but are very wary of ending up with that “duck look”. That won’t ever happen at Dr Raquel Skin & Medical Cosmetics! Using high quality dermal filler, I create a natural look that can be built up over time, if more volume is desired. My mantra is definitely “less is more” when it comes to lip fillers.

Dermal fillers are hyaluronic acid-based fillers and have one of the best safety profiles of any injectable treatment, due to their biodegradable nature. They are minimally invasive and safe, if done by an experienced medical professional. As with any procedure, there are possible risks, the most common being post-procedure redness, bruising and swelling. All risks will be discussed on your consultation.

I do everything I can to reduce discomfort and make the treatment as pleasant as possible. A topical local anaesthetic can be used in the area to be treated before the procedure, and any needles used during the treatment are very small in size. My experience and approach to patient care makes all procedures I do comfortable and safe.

Dermal fillers can last anywhere between three to 18 months. This will depend on the type of filler injected, the amount of filler used, the area of the face being treated and how active it is. It is also affected by how quickly your body naturally breaks down the filler, which will vary from person to person. During our consultation, we can discuss this in detail, taking into consideration your specific needs.

Dermal fillers are minimally invasive and most people can return to their normal life immediately after treatment. However, all treatments pose some risk; the common side effects are redness, swelling and bruising. Allergic reactions are very rare but can occur. If you suffer from cold sores, it’s advisable to do preventive medication before treatment.

The answer is no. I am committed to achieving exceptional natural-looking results. During your treatment journey with me, I will listen to your concerns and then use my experience and medical knowledge to create a treatment plan that will suit you specifically. This means you will never look “fake” or “plastic”, while still achieving the results you desire.

• Temples
• Facial contouring
• Lip fullness
• Nasiolabial folds (nose to mouth lines)
• Cheek definition
• Upper lip lines (smokers’ lines)
• Marionette lines
• Jawline shaping
• Chin definition
• Skin hydration

I am passionate about achieving exceptional, natural-looking results whilst keeping patient safety as a priority. I am committed to ethical aesthetic practice, always putting my patients’ welfare first. I will never recommend a treatment or product that I don’t personally endorse and have an in-depth knowledge about and experience of working with.�

All treatments are tailored to each individual patient and that is why I will take the time to develop the most medically appropriate treatment for you. I will always try to offer you the best price possible, while never sacrificing the quality of care and level of results. I will always be mindful of my patients’ budget, offering honest advice and tailored treatments.�

Ensuring that all patients go home with a positive experience and great, natural-looking results is my primary goal.

We are all unique. This means that treatment plans, the results, downtime and recovery following treatment will vary from patient to patient. The information I provide is based on the experience I have gained from treating a wide variety of patients, both men and women, of different ages, and is based on an average treatment experience. For more accurate information about how the treatment experience would be for you, please book a one-to-one consultation with me.