If you’re interested in plumping up your lips, lip fillers are a great and safe way to do so! However, while lip fillers are a safe and effective treatment, there are a lot of myths circulating around about them. 

At Vain Medi Spa in Andover, MA, our certified nurse practitioners want you to have the correct facts about lip fillers. In this article, we’ll debunk these myths and give you some educated information so that you can feel confident about your decision if you choose to get lip fillers! 

 

Myth #1: It’s painful to get lip fillers 

The truth is, lip fillers are not painful at all! When getting lip fillers, most people experience no pain, and only a handful of others report mild discomfort. 

Before your lip filler appointment, we at Vain Medi Spa suggest icing your lips beforehand. This will help you stay comfortable during the injections. Most people say that right after the injections they endure mild stinging and tenderness, however, these sensations will end quickly. Applying ice after your treatment as well can also help ease any discomfort you are feeling. 

 

Myth #2: Lip fillers cause your lips to sag

This myth is absolutely not true! Lip fillers are made up mostly of hyaluronic acid which helps to increase your body’s natural collagen production. Collagen is a protein that will protect your lips from sagging even after the treatment wears off. 

The ingredients in lip fillers start to break down after 6-18 months. The particles that remain help strengthen your lip’s outermost layer which keeps your lips plump and perky even after the fillers wear off. 

 

Myth #3: You’ll get duck lips with lip filler

When done correctly by an educated nurse practitioner, lip fillers will give you a natural-looking enhancement in the volume and shape of your lips. 

When people experience “duck lips” it is usually because of the person administrating them, not the filler itself. So, when booking a lip filler appointment make sure to choose an experienced practitioner such as us at Vain Medi Spa! 

 

Myth #4: You should only get permanent fillers

At Vain Medi Spa, we actually highly recommend only temporary lip fillers. With temporary ones, your face and lips will continue to change after the injections but with permanent fillers, they won’t. 

Bones and soft tissue change over time, which leads to the proportions of your face changing as well. While permanent fillers look great at first, over time they will start to make your face look strange and a little plastic. 

 

Lip Fillers From A Certified Nurse Practitioner in Andover, MA

If you’re interested in learning more about lip fillers or want to book an appointment, contact us at Vain Medi Spa! Our staff is extremely educated and will be able to answer all of your questions and concerns. After getting lip filler with us, we promise you’ll be thrilled by your gorgeous and natural results. Give us a call today or fill out a contact form below! 978-409-2230