Lip Fillers

Are there ‘steady-seller’ treatments in dermatology clinics?

Just as bookstores always have their steady-selling books,

dermatology clinics also have treatments that patients consistently seek out, regardless of their age.

If I had to pick one, it would be lip fillers.

Although the desired focal points vary slightly depending on age,

lip fillers are a representative treatment consistently loved

by everyone from young adults to older individuals.

Younger patients: Trendy lip shapes, emphasizing facial focal points

Older patients: Restoring lost volume, improving fine lines

What is the most important aspect of lip filler design?

When designing lip fillers, I consider

① age, ② personal preference, and ③ facial asymmetry

as the three most important factors.

These days, rather than

the overly exaggerated Cupid’s bow ‘pouty’ lips of the past,

👉 far more people want a natural look that feels like their own lips.

Therefore, when performing the procedure,

my goal is a design that gives the impression of,

‘Oh? You look prettier, what did you do?’

Is it okay to bring photos of celebrities’ lips?

Lately, younger patients

often bring photos of Jennie, Jang Won-young, and Go Youn-jung.

👉 Bringing photos is a great idea.

However, because everyone has a different face shape and level of asymmetry,

we cannot simply copy a celebrity’s lips exactly.

So during the consultation,

we discuss which features can be adapted

and which parts need adjustment, working together to tailor the design.

Why Lower Face Balance is Crucial for Lip Fillers

The face can be broadly

divided into the upper face / midface / lower face.

It is structured into these three parts.

Asians relatively

👉 often have a weaker lower face.

In such cases,

getting only lip fillers or only chin fillers

might leave the overall balance lacking.

Therefore, if necessary, we combine lip filler + chin filler,

or use Botox and lifting lasers to balance the entire lower face.

Top 2 Requests from Older Patients

① Restoring Lost Lip Volume

As we age, the upper lip tends to curl inward, significantly reducing volume.

Lip fillers compensate for this inward curling and harmonize the upper and lower lips.

② Improving Fine Lines & Dryness

Hyaluronic acid fillers have water-retaining properties,

so they naturally become more moisturized over time.

This is why they offer high satisfaction for those whose lips remain dry even with lip balm,

or those whose lips easily become flaky from using lip tints.

What are the popular ‘Russian Lips’ fillers?

Traditionally, an upper to lower lip ratio of 1 : 1.5~2 was common.

‘Russian Lips’

👉 feature a ratio closer to 1 : 1 between the upper and lower lips,

👉 with a style that emphasizes upper lip volume.

Enhancing the upper lip volume and the M-shaped line visually shortens the philtrum,

which is why many people inquire about it as a ‘philtrum-shortening filler’ these days.

Although the actual length of the philtrum doesn’t decrease, the improved proportions and harmony provide plenty of satisfaction.

Lip Fillers: Domestic vs. Foreign Brands

‘Domestic brands have a short duration, while foreign brands last longer.’

Many people believe this,

but longevity depends much more on individual differences.

However, the advantage of foreign fillers is

👉 their clinical data and safety verification.

Many of these products have undergone extensive research regarding their hyaluronic acid raw materials, cross-linking agents, and manufacturing processes,

which explains why they tend to be priced higher.