A consultation about your lips is an opportunity to discuss shape, symmetry, movement or changes you have noticed. It does not establish that you need a procedure. Suitability and any proposed approach require an individual clinical assessment.
Explain your concerns and treatment history
Describe the concern in your own words and explain whether it is new or longstanding. Tell the practitioner about previous lip procedures, any complications, allergies, medicines and relevant health conditions. If you do not know which products were used previously, ask the treating clinic for your records.
Ask what is realistic for you
Ask the practitioner to explain the findings from your assessment and the limitations of any option discussed. Photographs of another person do not establish what is appropriate for your anatomy. Ask about alternatives, including leaving your lips unchanged.
Discuss risks, not just appearance
All cosmetic procedures carry risks. Ask about common side effects and serious complications, how these would be recognised and managed, and who would provide care if a problem occurred. Do not assume a procedure is low risk because a substance is described as naturally occurring or an effect is described as temporary.
- Who would perform the procedure, and what relevant training do they have?
- What discomfort and recovery should I prepare for?
- What symptoms require urgent review?
- Who can I contact outside clinic hours?
- What are the costs of the procedure, follow-up and any additional care?
Make an informed decision
Ask for written information and time to consider it. Do not change prescribed medicines without advice from your treating practitioner. If you proceed, follow the preparation and aftercare instructions provided for your specific procedure.
Read Ahpra’s independent information on cosmetic procedure risks. For appointment information, contact Flawless Aesthetics.
Why people ask about their lips
People describe a range of concerns, such as lips that feel thinner than they used to, asymmetry, lines around the mouth or a change in shape. Some concerns relate to the skin around the lips rather than the lips themselves, and some are best left untreated.
What a consultation should cover
- Your medical history, medicines, allergies and any previous lip or facial procedures
- Any history of cold sores, as procedures around the mouth can trigger a flare
- An assessment of your lips in proportion to the rest of your face
- All available options, including not proceeding
- Risks, expected recovery and what happens if you are unhappy afterwards
Risks to understand
Procedures around the lips can cause swelling, bruising, tenderness and asymmetry. Less commonly, lumps, infection or allergic reactions can occur, and rare but serious complications affecting blood supply can happen. Ask who will perform the procedure, their qualifications and experience, and how complications are managed and followed up.
Take time to decide
You should be given information to take away and time to consider it before deciding, and you should never feel pressured to book on the day. Flawless Aesthetics offers these cosmetic consultations and procedures to adults aged 18 and over.
Related information at Flawless Aesthetics
Contact our team to arrange an assessment and confirm the appropriate practitioner for your concern. Medical cosmetic procedures require a consultation with an AHPRA-registered practitioner. Discuss risks, alternatives and costs before deciding. You can book online or call 02 8041 3293 for our North Parramatta and Chatswood clinics.
This page provides general information, not individual medical advice.
