“I want one milliliter” is a common request—and really, it is an answer before a question. The same milliliter does not look the same on two people; the reason is anatomical.
The Starting Point Matters
Thin lips and lips with existing volume do not respond the same way to the same amount of product. Factors include vermilion thickness, the distance between the nose and lip, tooth position, and how much of the teeth show when you smile.
That is why a reference photo helps us understand your preferences, but it cannot predict the result: those lips are on a different face.
Proportion Before Quantity
In facial aesthetics, the focus is on the relationship between the upper and lower lips rather than on an absolute measurement. Changing that proportion is what creates the “done” look most people want to avoid.
An upper lip treated beyond its natural proportions is the most common cause of an obvious result.
What Is Decided During the Consultation
- What bothers you: lack of volume, lack of border definition, asymmetry, or dryness?
- What is achievable con tu anatomía, y qué no lo es en una sola sesión.
- How much product is needed for that specific goal? It may be less than you had in mind.
Where to Start
For lips, it is common to start below the maximum possible amount at the first session and assess the result afterward. Adding more is simple; removing product requires dissolving it, which involves its own process. Starting conservatively is not a lack of ambition: it is a way to stay in control of the result.
When the answer is “not yet”
If you want a change your anatomy cannot support, or your expectations do not match what is achievable, the right recommendation may be to wait or not have treatment. We discuss that in the consultation, too.
This article is for informational purposes and does not replace an in-person medical assessment. The recommendation for any treatment is confirmed during a consultation.
