Is there a limit to how much filler can be injected into lips? I received 1ml of Volbella today, but it's too subtle.

Thank you for sharing your question.  There is no absolute limit to the amount of filler that can be placed into the lips, but you can anticipate that smaller lips will accept less than larger ones.  Volbella is a thin filler and offers subtle increases so I would recommend a syringe of Vollure to offer you a more substantial outcome.  Hope this helps. 

You don’t want to overfill the lips, otherwise you get something unflattering and unnatural looking. Your physician is right to begin with a small amount of Volbella. It’s a lovely hyaluronic-acid based filler that imparts subtle, natural changes that can last up to 18 months or longer. If you want more, add more. Just take it slowly, as it is easier to inject more filler than it is to dissolve filler if you’ve overtreated the lips. Too much filler will make your lips look like stretched balloons. But how much filler is “too much” varies depending on the patient’s anatomy. Consulting with a board-certified dermatologist who is an expert at augmenting lips with HA fillers will give you the most natural and flattering results. 

Hi and thank you for your question! Given the size of lips and anatomical constrains and to achieve aesthetically pleasing results, the amount of fillers injected into lips is often more limited compared with other areas. There is really no harm in pursuing a conservative approach when it comes to lip fillers, so if you are not fully satisfied with the results, it would be best to wait for 2 weeks following your injection for all the swellings (if any) to fully subside and go back to your physician for a follow up to determine if more filler is needed. I hope it helps and good luck!