Lip augmentation is usually performed as an office procedure. If fat is used, it will be harvested from another part of your body and a period of monitoring is necessary following the procedure. Fine needles are used to inject the filler at precise areas in the lips and around the mouth to improve shape, structure and volume. Following treatment, ice is gently applied over the area to reduce any pain or swelling. Following a period of healing, your lips will have a natural feel and you may then use lipstick and other lip products as you normally would.

You can get repeat treatments every six months. Scientists have found that hyaluronic acid injections prompt the skin to produce more collagen, creating more natural plumpness in the lips.

Yes, but stick to our top tips, and you won’t go wrong: On the first day stick to foods that are easy to eat and chew, this means you’re less likely to have to wipe your lips and disturb the injection site. Avoid vitamin E supplements for a couple of days as this can increase the risk of bruising.