Restoring softness and hydration, not size

Healthy lips are naturally soft, smooth and well hydrated.

Over time, the lips gradually lose moisture and structural support. They may become drier, develop fine lines or lose some of their natural softness, even if their overall size has not changed.

Think of a grape and a raisin. They are made from the same fruit, but one contains more water than the other. Lips change in a similar way over time, often becoming less hydrated and less smooth.

Lip Hydration treatments are designed to improve the quality and hydration of the lips while maintaining their natural shape and proportion.

The goal is not to create noticeably larger lips. It is to restore softness, hydration and a healthy-looking appearance.

Lip Hydration treatments may be suitable for concerns such as dry lips, fine lines within the lips, reduced lip softness, loss of natural lip definition, age-related changes in lip quality, and a tired or less healthy lip appearance.

Some concerns are related to hydration, while others are caused by changes in facial support or the skin around the mouth. Your consultation will determine the most appropriate treatment for your individual goals.

Your appointment begins with a comprehensive consultation.

We will discuss your concerns, assess your lips at rest and during movement, and talk about the outcome you are hoping to achieve.

If treatment is appropriate, your doctor will recommend the approach best suited to your lips and facial proportions.

Treatment is performed using carefully placed injections designed to improve lip hydration and quality while preserving a natural appearance.

Sometimes.

Some patients achieve their goals with a single treatment, while others benefit from maintenance treatments over time to help preserve lip hydration and quality.

Your doctor will recommend a personalised treatment plan based on your lips, your goals and your response to treatment.

Initial changes are usually visible once the early swelling settles.

As the lips recover over the following days, many patients notice that they feel softer, smoother and more hydrated.

Your doctor will explain what to expect based on your personalised treatment plan.

Results vary depending on the treatment selected and individual factors.

Because the lips are constantly moving, treatments naturally change over time. Maintenance treatments may be appropriate for patients who wish to preserve improvements in lip hydration and quality.

Your doctor will discuss expected longevity during your consultation.

Most patients return to their usual activities soon after treatment.

Temporary swelling, tenderness and bruising are common, particularly during the first few days.

Your doctor will provide personalised aftercare instructions before you leave the clinic.

Every medical procedure carries risk.

Common side effects include temporary swelling, bruising, tenderness and redness.

Less common complications can occur and, in rare cases, may be serious. Your doctor will discuss these during your consultation, together with the measures taken to reduce risk through careful assessment, detailed anatomical knowledge and evidence-based treatment planning.

Every patient's lips are different, so treatment is always tailored to your individual anatomy and goals.

Following your consultation, you will receive a personalised treatment plan and written quote before deciding whether to proceed.

Very little preparation is required.

Please let your doctor know about any recent illnesses, cold sores, dental treatment, medications or previous cosmetic procedures involving the lips.

If you have a history of recurrent cold sores, preventive treatment may be recommended before your appointment.

Your suitability for treatment will be assessed during your consultation, and any specific preparation will be discussed with you.

Yes.

The lips are just one part of facial harmony. Depending on your concerns, Lip Hydration treatments may be combined with Facial Support and Volume treatments, Skin Hydration and Quality treatments or treatments for the skin around the mouth as part of a personalised treatment plan.

Not everything needs to happen at once. At Atelier, treatment plans are designed to evolve gradually, with each recommendation guided by your anatomy, your goals and how you respond over time.