My Lip Filler Experience

 

Firstly I am excited about my return to blogging and would like to thank all my loyal readers and followers for all their support for the last year! I graduated university, changed jobs twice and moved in with my partner, it's been a busy year but I'm back and ready! 

Lip fillers have been the latest "lunch time procedure" women all over the world have been getting since Kylie Jenner debuted her new lips a couple years back. After months and months of contemplating I finally caved in. I want to be clear that my intention was to not follow a trend or mirror a celebrity, my decision was solely based on making my myself feel better and resolving my insecurity. My lips weren't very small but nevertheless they weren't overly full neither, the left top side of my lips was slightly lower than the right and although it was possible never noticeable to others it certainly wasn't easy for me to miss! 

I did my research on the procedure at first it seemed confusing with all the different filler brands there was out there and I wasn't 100% sure on what one was the best but after watching a few YouTubers and reading some blogs I noticed that Juvederm was mentioned time and time again and I later discovered it was what Kylie Jenner used for her first batch of lip filler injections. Later going on social media I accidentally clicked on a link suggested to me as a mutual friend had liked the page. It was a beauty salon based in Newbury Park called Opulent Beauty they do everything from facials, lip fillers, Botox, anti ageing  treatments and eyelash extensions. After sifting my way through a various number of outstanding reviews I decided to reach out and take the plunge. Before even considering making a appointment Olivia from Opulent Beauty was exceptionally helpful and patient she talked me through how the procedure is actually carried out and gave me full details on all the filler brands and listed the benefits. This was so refreshing as these brands were always mentioned everywhere but I never understood the difference. 

So I booked my appointment a month in advance as I really wanted to speak to my partner and family about what I was considering on doing and really think through if I really deep down wanted to go through with it. I can't stress enough especially to young girls, please really give yourself time to think through these kinds of decisions and really take a good long look at yourself and know 100% you are doing this for you and your happiness! Also please please do your research there are many products out their some legit and some deadly, usually if it sounds too good to be true it usually is! Don't try and save as much money as possible as you pay for what you get! 

So a month passed and I still wanted to go through with it. My partner came with me and we travelled to Newbury Park which to be fair was only a 20 minute journey, I arrived at Opulent Beauty and instantly the first thing I noticed was it's incredibly gold crushed rock wall, everything looked so classy and elegant I instantly felt I was in the right place. As soon as we arrived we received such a warm welcome and was seated immediately and served coffee. Before I was scheduled to go in myself and Olivia once again spoke more in depth about what brand to use and we agreed on Juvederm as it being my first time experiencing lip filler injections she felt it would be less painful. For the results I desired I was recommended to go for a 1mil of Juvederm filler, Olivia applied the numbing cream to my lips which instantly began to take effect. The only way I can describe it was it felt as if my lips had pins and needles, after 30 minutes I was then taken into the treatment room where I met the trained and qualified consultant April who would be doing my lips. She was so welcoming and friendly and before we even decided to go ahead she seemed very sincere in ensuring I felt safe, assured and positive about the whole thing. So we finally began the procedure and I was absolutely terrified as I am scared of needles, I had my eyes shut the whole time. 

April was amazing as every move she made she told me what she was doing and why and also what to expect. The pain on a scale of 1 to 10 was a 4 it felt like someone was sharply pinching my lips only for 3 seconds and after a minute or two it became very tolerable. Every time April had to inject a different section of my lip she gave me words of encouragement and made me feel assured. The only time I can say I really felt a little pain was when the top centre of lip just below my Cupid's bow was injected it was incredibly sharp however very quick! It was a little eye watering at times but not as much as I thought, I was very surprised that the whole thing took only 10 minutes! 

When I looked in the mirror I could of cried! They were better than I could have ever imagined both sides of my lip were aligned and full! I felt so happy and confident I literally hugged her. April then sat me down and went through all the after care I would have to undertake to avoid any risk of infection and to excel the results. I was given aloe vera gel to sanitise and soothe my lips which I would have to do twice a day (morning and night) to avoid overload of information Olivia gave me all the information on paper to take home and gave me her number incase I was concerned about any side effects. 

I was informed that the next day my lips would swell but would settle down the following morning and to excel the results of my filler I should massage my lips twice a day and avoid wearing lipstick or lipgloss for approximately three days. Before I went in for the injections I had to complete a healthcare form and because I ticked the box which asks if you bruise easy Olivia also provided me with some information to take home on bruising and aftercare on bruising on the lips.  

I am so happy with the results I cannot possibly put it into words! I want to thank Olivia and April at Opulent Beauty for being so helpful and understanding, I felt so cared for and well looked after I couldn't of expected a better service. I would highly recommend anyone who is looking for lip enhancements to visit Opulent Beauty and follow their Facebook page where you can message them directly and gain free and helpful advice especially if it's your first time! If you are thinking on going through with any procedure please ensure you have done all your research and are doing it for the right reasons also I must stress how crucial it is to go to a legitimate place such as Opulent Beauty as there are many places out there that are not qualified or trained professionally. 

I will be documenting the healing process of my lips in my next post!!!

Xoxox