My lip border was indistinct and I was also slightly dissatisfied with the overall volume, so I tried lip filler this time. My lips are not extremely thin, but the line was not clear, so even when I applied lip product, the shape looked vaguely awkward, which bothered me more than I expected.
So I wanted to add a little volume while also defining my lip line. There are so many clinics, so I compared a few while looking at reviews. [Clinic A] seemed to design results naturally without being excessive, just as I wanted, so I had a consultation. They did not try to recommend extra things or pressure me to use imported filler, so I could consult comfortably.
I received a lip-filler package that included lip filler, mouth-corner filler, and mouth-corner botulinum toxin. Rather than only filling the lip volume, I thought addressing the mouth corners as well would create a prettier overall shape, so I chose it.
For the first few days after the procedure, there was swelling, so my lips looked a bit fuller than I wanted and I was slightly worried. But as the swelling went down, they gradually looked natural. At first my lips also felt a little tight, but that improved over time.
If I returned within two weeks, one touch-up was free, so I also received the touch-up. After it, the shape felt closer to what I wanted than at first, so I am satisfied overall. Before, my lip border was indistinct, so I had to outline it separately when applying lip product. Now, even if I apply it roughly, the lip shape looks somewhat defined, and that is the most convenient part.
The volume is not excessive, so it does not feel burdensome, and because the mouth corners look slightly more lifted than before, my resting expression seems less downturned, which I also like. It has not fully settled yet, so I need to watch it a little longer, but so far I am living quite satisfied with the overall result.