01Lip Enhancement

Lip Fillerin Christchurch

Lip filler at Silk Clinical Aesthetics is about enhancing your natural lip shape and volume, not creating a one-size-fits-all look. Our registered nurses specialise in tailored lip treatments that range from subtle hydration to more defined enhancement.

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Treatment time: 20 to 30 minutes
Comfort: Numbed thoroughly first
Downtime: Swelling settles over 2 weeks
Results last: 6 to 12 months

Individual results vary. Your plan and timing are confirmed at consultation.

Quick Answer

Lip filler in Christchurch at Silk Clinical Aesthetics uses hyaluronic acid to enhance lip shape, hydration, and volume. Treatment takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes with minimal downtime. Pricing starts from $350 for 0.5ml or $500 for 1ml. Results are immediate, settle over 2 weeks, and typically last 6 to 12 months. Performed by registered nurses focused on natural, balanced results.

What is Lip Filler?

Lip filler uses hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler to enhance the volume, shape, and definition of the lips. Whether you want a subtle boost in hydration and fullness or more noticeable enhancement, the treatment is fully customisable to your goals and facial proportions.

How Does Lip Filler Work?

Your nurse will inject small amounts of hyaluronic acid filler into precise locations within the lips. By controlling the placement, depth, and volume of filler, we can enhance lip volume, define the lip border (vermillion border), improve symmetry, smooth fine lines around the mouth, and create a more proportionate lip shape relative to your facial features.

What to Expect During Your Treatment

Treatment takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes. We apply a topical numbing cream beforehand, and the filler itself contains lidocaine for comfort. Your nurse will mark injection points and discuss the plan before beginning. Most clients find the procedure very manageable.

Results and Recovery

Results are visible immediately, though expect swelling for 2 to 5 days (sometimes up to 2 weeks). The final result is best assessed at 2 weeks once all swelling has resolved. Lip filler typically lasts 6 to 12 months. Bruising is possible and usually resolves within a week.

Care · Dermal & Lip Filler

Before and after.

01Before your appointment

Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before treatment.
Avoid blood-thinning supplements for 1 to 2 weeks beforehand; tell us about prescribed blood thinners, never stop them yourself.
Do not book filler within 2 weeks of a special event; swelling and bruising need time to settle.
Tell us about dental work planned or recent, cold sore history (lip treatments can trigger them; we can advise on prevention), and any previous filler.

02On the day

Expect some immediate swelling; what you see when you leave is not the final result. Lips in particular swell noticeably for 24–72 hours.

03The first 48 hours

Avoid touching, pressing, or massaging the area unless we have specifically instructed you to.
No makeup over injection points for 12 to 24 hours.
No strenuous exercise, saunas, steam rooms, or sunbeds for 48 hours.
Avoid alcohol for 24 hours.
Sleep slightly elevated the first night if the area is swollen; it helps.

04The days after

Bruising can take 7–10 days to clear. Swelling settles over the first week; lips take the longest.
The true result is visible at about 2–4 weeks once the filler has integrated. A review can be booked then.
Avoid dental work for 2 weeks after treatment.

When to contact us

Contact us immediately, at any hour, if you notice: skin turning white, dusky, or blotchy purple near or beyond the treated area; increasing severe pain; skin that is cold to the touch; or any change to your vision. These can indicate a blocked blood vessel, which is rare but needs urgent attention. Clinic: 03 365 5774. If you have any vision change and cannot reach us, go to the nearest emergency department.

This page is general guidance. Your personalised aftercare, given at your appointment, always takes precedence. If you are ever unsure, call us: nothing is too small to check. 03 365 5774 · bookings@silkclinical.co.nz

Aftercare for all treatments

02Pricing

Lips 0.5ml: $350
Lips 1ml: $500

All prices are in NZD and are a guide; your final quote is confirmed at consultation, and individual dosage varies.

03Why Silk Clinical

Why choose Silk Clinical for Lip Filler?

01
Registered nurses with specialist lip injection training.
02
Personalised approach based on your facial proportions and goals.
03
Natural results, from subtle to statement.
04
Premium hyaluronic acid fillers with built-in anaesthetic for comfort.
05
Dissolvable products for complete peace of mind.

Frequently asked questions

This depends on your starting point and goals. Many first-time clients start with 0.5ml for a subtle enhancement, while 1ml provides a more noticeable result. Your nurse will recommend the right amount during your consultation.

We apply numbing cream before treatment, and the filler contains lidocaine (anaesthetic). Most clients describe the sensation as a slight pressure or pinch. Comfort levels vary, but the procedure is generally well tolerated.

Lip filler typically lasts 6 to 12 months. The lip area has high movement and blood flow, which can mean filler metabolises faster here than in other facial areas.

Our nurses specialise in natural lip enhancement. We assess your facial proportions and existing lip shape to create a result that suits you. We always prefer a conservative approach, as it is easier to add more than to correct overfilling.

Hyaluronic acid lip filler can be dissolved using hyaluronidase enzyme. This provides a complete safety net. However, with careful consultation and a skilled injector, this is rarely needed.

Arrive with clean skin and no lip products. Bruising risk is lower if you avoid alcohol for 24 hours before treatment; if you take blood-thinning medication or supplements, mention it at consultation rather than stopping anything on your own. Plan around the swelling window: results settle over 2 weeks, so book at least a fortnight ahead of any significant event.

↳Before and after

The kind of result we work toward.

We only publish real, consented, unedited patient imagery: same lighting and angle in both frames, timepoint stated, nothing retouched.

Our consented before-and-after gallery is currently being compiled. We would rather show you nothing than show you a stock image or a result that is not ours. If you want to see examples relevant to your concern in the meantime, ask at your consultation.

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