Sabika Karim, MBBS

Thank you for your question. This needs to be followed up as soon as possible with your injector. This could be an indicator that there is not enough blood supply reaching your lips. A face to face consultation will establish if there is anything to be concerned about. An enzyme can be injected to dissolve the filler if there is any compromise to your blood supply. 

Wishing you well.

Thank you for your question. Each syringe of filler should come in a sterile pack. Once this has been opened the filler should be used straight away or discarded. You would be putting yourself at a high risk of an infection or complication. 

All the best 

Dear Jakob99, 

Thank you for your question. These are medical procedures so I would advise that you only see someone with a medical background. Find out what their qualifications are, read their reviews, look at their work and make sure they are using premium products from a pharmacy. Prices will vary from clinic to clinic.

I hope that helps

Dear Kelly2977, 

Each patient should have a brand new syringe of filler that is opened from sterile packaging. We would always do this in front of a patient. If you have concerns you can ask them to provide you with the lot numbers of the products used. 

Best regards

Hello Izzy1990, 

Thank you for your question. I would recommend that you have a face to face consultation so that your lower face can be reviewed from all angles including your side profile. Masseter botox can help slim down the jaw, whereas filler can provide structure and define the jawline. 

If you’ve a large or overdeveloped jaw and you also have a tendency to grind your teeth, that could be the true cause of your problem. Persistent teeth grinding causes the masseter muscle to grow, just like any other muscle does when you work it out – imagine that, every time you’re grinding your teeth, you’re doing a little bicep curl for your face. But rather than winding up with toned, sexy arms, you’re being left with a large, prominent jaw or a square-looking face-shape which can even be perceived as overweight.

How Jaw Botox Can Help

As touched upon earlier, Botox can be used to correct tooth grinding. This is because, when administered in tiny doses, Botox can paralyse muscles – and while of course, no reputable Harley Street cosmetic clinic would inject a dose large enough to stop your jaw moving completely, a miniscule amount can be used to inhibit muscle movement. Botox for Bruxism is administered to the masseter muscle only – so it won’t affect your speech, ability to chew or anything other than your teeth grinding. The effects generally last 3-4 months, but can last as long as six – providing you with a welcome break from a habit which can weaken teeth, cause jaw pain and migraines, and even cause sleep disturbance.

So how does this affect that over-developed jaw? Well, in just the same way that you’ll lose those defined biceps if you stop visiting the gym, your masseter muscles will weaken and reduce in size with repeated Botox – and this can have a profound effect on the shape of your face. From a rectangular or even square shape, that perfect V face shape you’ve always dreamed of can emerge, leaving you with a more feminine, defined face.

I hope that helps,

Hello Jellyb, 

The most important thing will be to find a really good medical professional. Look at their before and after work and their reviews. The pillow face can be avoided by going to someone who does not overfill the face but recognises where there is a volume deficit and replaces the structure that has been lost. We prefer to use hyaluronic acid based fillers which are non permanent. Our product of choice is Juvederm. 

I hope that helps 

All the best from the UK

Dear Lamourfleur, 

Thank you for your question. I would advise that the impacted tooth should take first priority. I would not recommend that you have lip fillers or lip tattoo until this issue has been resolved. You have naturally beautiful lips. The asymmetry can be assessed once the tooth is managed to see if you still require treatment. 

I hope that helps

Dear Swooten15, 

Thank you for your question. It would be useful to have a comparison photograph to see what it was like before treatment. The clinic where you have had treatment should have before and after photographs for comparison. The good news is that Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid based filler and it can be dissolved with an enzyme if you are really unhappy. 

I hope that helps.

Dear Valentines08,

Thank you for your question. Our product of choice for lip fillers is Juvederm Volbella. This is a hyaluronic acid filler that works by adding a subtle addition of volume. It has a very natural appearance and integrates well into your own tissues so feels very soft. 

I hope that helps

Hello Lauraham, 

Swelling can be uneven after lip filler. It can take up to two weeks for this to settle. If you are worried you could ask for as review with your treating practitioner. Sometimes a little massage can help the areas that are feeling a little hard. 

All the best