Island Life Magazine Ltd August/September 2015 | Page 107

FASHION, HEALTH & BEAUTY read my R ead my lips…fuller does not mean looking fake! Lip fillers and facial fillers are widely used by millions of men and women, from adding volume and plumping out the lips, to enhancing facial features and treating lines and wrinkles to give a completely natural looking result. Facial fillers are adding to the growing demand of anti-ageing solutions, giving instant results- facial and lip fillers are the new trend of non-surgical treatments keeping up with the public demand, temporary fillers can be used all over the face giving fabulous results to any skin type and any age group (over 18). Resculpting the face with facial fillers can give a beautiful result, for men and women, but bigger, fuller lips seem to be the most popular treatment en-vogue at the moment. With just a few tiny injections creating heart shaped or Paris LIPS fuller does not mean looking fake lips can be yours, within half an hour. The swelling in the injection sites will last for a few days, but lips will appear fuller and more volumised instantly. Clients report that they feel more confident and love to try out a new lipstick remarking that they feel sexier and love their new pout. Can anything go wrong? Yes! It is a specialised procedure, you must make sure your expert practitioner knows their stuff, personal recommendations are always a reassurance. The filler that is injected can be broken down immediately with an enzyme if any reactions occur, which could be lumpiness, an uneven line or a reaction. It is highly unlikely an allergic reaction will occur as the main component of filler is hyaluronic acid which is produced in your own body. This is chemically synthesised and injected giving a temporary plumpness to wherever the filler is injected. There is no medical protocol requiring any patch testing. Consultations with expert practitioners should give you comfort and reassurance before embarking on any procedure. www.visitilife.com 107