Thinking of getting lip-fillers? Experts suggest guidelines you must follow

For me I wanted to see my wellearned cry lines and smile lines I hope my smile lines get deeper and deeper and I laugh more and more I think ageing can be such a beautiful thingrdquo said American singer Ariana Grande in a recent interview with Vogue where she opened up about her journey with cosmetic treatments and why she stopped getting lip fillers and Botox years ago which she previously used to get ldquotons ofrdquo However further expressing support for whoever continues to get these treatments she said ldquoto each their ownrdquoUorfi Javedrsquos initial attempts at getting her lips filled at a lower cost resulted in skin eruptions across her face and abnormally bloated lips which she later had to get dissolvedShortly after this confession blew up desi influencer Uorfi Javed took to social media to share her journey with lip fillers which included several disasters resulting in what looked like painful unpleasant side effects More recently fashion content creator Komal Pandey opened up about her getting lip fillers since she was very young as well due to her insecurities Both these Indian fashionistas continue to get the injections but their confessions bring out debatable topics like feminine beauty personal choice and most importantly mdash ensuring safety while opting for these youthful procedures Two citybased dermatologists deepdive into the tricky subject to offer a balanced approach towards the treatmentBe realistic about your goalsFillers are injectable substances that add volume to enhance facial features These nonsurgical cosmetic treatments have gained popularity due to their minimally invasive nature and immediate results Lip augmentation with fillers can add fullness shape and definition to the lips providing a natural and youthful appearance This was first tried by researchers in the early 1900s by injecting liquid paraffin with a metallic syringe that turned out to be unsuccessful Later in 1960 liquid silicon was injected into the lips But this method also had some flaws and hence was not feasible After much research lip fillers were formulated with Hyaluronic acid which is a naturally occurring polysaccharide in skin and cartilageMost of the time my patients say ldquoI love applying lipstick But I have thin lips Can we do something about thisrdquo I understand the growing interest in lip fillers among celebrities and in turn the general public I have a lot of patients coming to me for this procedure especially women I have encountered many people below even 18 years keen to get their lips filled However the permissible age according to FDA is 21 years and above Hence I advise them to use lip balms containing hyaluronic acid it gives lips a plumper look Lip fillers are meant for those who think they donrsquot have a good shape size or volume or feel to have lost it due to ageingAs a dermatologist and aesthetic physician I also have many patients who have overfilled their lips The overfilling might happen either because the doctor does not have much knowledge or experience about the swelling capacity of the gel or the patient is not happy with underfilling and is forcing the doctor to do more Lip fillers elevate onersquos beauty What are considered to be attractive lips have an upper to lower lip ratio of 12 This is called the golden or phi lip ratio see box Gold and beautiful for beautiful attractive lips Remember lip fillers can be effective tools for enhancing facial aesthetics when performed by experienced professionals They can help individuals achieve subtle and naturallooking results addressing specific concerns related to lip volumeDr Pallavi Sule dermatologist and aesthetic physicianYes Seek treatment from a Medical Council of India MCI stateregistered boardcertified dermatologist or qualified medical professional with experience in administering fillers Discuss your expectations and concerns during consultation for realistic and satisfactory outcome Carefully follow posttreatment instructions to minimise the risk of complications and optimise resultsNoExcessive filling may lead to unnatural results Think before opting for itDonrsquot make hasty decisions without research and understanding of the procedure Avoid undergoing filler injections from unlicensed practitioners or in nonmedical settingsBy Dr Pallavi SuleKeep it natural and aestheticLip fillers are a possible approach to delay ageing in one sense It is an aesthetic procedure which enhances onersquos beauty image It is a hyaluronic acid which is naturally produced by the body Not everyone talks openly about getting lip fillers because beauty is an extremely personal concept There is also an inherent bias in the society regarding any procedure that enhances beauty which unfortunately are considered unnatural It is further compounded by undesirable results in a few cases because of consulting those who have inadequate knowledge or expertise in aesthetics and dermatology The only way you will know what suits you and what doesnrsquot is by consulting a highly qualified and experienced aesthetic dermatologist After all it is a medical diagnosis of aestheticsBear in mind that beauty is measured by golden ratios or phi ratios mdash by symmetry shape contour and natural proportions Hence when opting for lip fillers focus on making it look as natural as possible while also enhancing aesthetic beauty Lip fillers is one of the most trending and popular procedures because for many it not only enhances the lips but also their lives Make sure that your dermatologist is well qualified has a lot of experience especially with injecting in the right way and with the right amount importantly they should understand your needs to suit your profileDr Simple Aher dermatologist cosmetologist and trichologistGold and beautifulThe golden ratio a rough ratio of 12 is believed to be found in the proportions of the Egyptian pyramids the nautilus shell beautiful faces and the ideal body Many scientists believe that our eyes are attracted to objects with this ratio and find them visually appealing