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Lip Border Injection
Dermal filler

Cross-linked hyaluronic acid.

Lip Border Injection

Lip Border Injection
What is Lip Border Injection?

A precise filler treatment to define and refine the lip border.

A lip border injection places small amounts of cross-linked hyaluronic acid along the vermilion border, the fine line where the pink of the lip meets the surrounding skin. The aim is definition rather than volume: a crisper outline, a tidier lip edge and softer fine lines around the mouth. The effect is subtle by design.

At DROM, every lip border treatment begins by assessing your natural lip shape, proportion and symmetry. We map the border to your individual anatomy and place each point with restraint, so the result reads as a refined version of your own lips.

What We Use

Cross-linked hyaluronic acid.

Lip border injection uses soft, cross-linked hyaluronic acid fillers formulated for the lips and lip line. The brand and consistency, such as Restylane Kysse or Juvéderm Volbella, are chosen during your consultation, based on your anatomy, your goals and the degree of definition you are looking for. Hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in the body, and the result can be reversed if ever needed.

Benefits

Why patients choose this

A focused refinement of the lip outline, with a measurable effect on how the mouth reads.

Defined lip border

A crisper, cleaner outline that frames the lips without adding bulk.

Softer fine lines

Eases the fine vertical lines that form along the upper lip edge.

Subtle, not full

Enhances shape and definition while keeping volume natural and restrained.

Improved symmetry

Balances an uneven lip line and corrects minor irregularities in the border.

Minimal downtime

Return to your day shortly afterwards. Mild swelling settles within a day or two.

Quick treatment

The procedure takes around 20 to 30 minutes, including numbing.

Long-lasting result

Results last 6 to 12 months on average, depending on your metabolism.

Reversible by design

Hyaluronic acid can be dissolved should you ever wish to adjust the result.

Process

How the treatment works

Six steps from consultation to a defined, settled result.

Consultation

We assess your lip shape, proportion, symmetry and goals in person.

Mapping

The vermilion border is marked to your individual anatomy.

Numbing

A topical anaesthetic is applied for comfort before treatment.

Injection

A fine needle delivers small, precise amounts along the lip line.

Aftercare

We provide written aftercare guidance and a direct point of contact.

Settling

Definition is immediate, and the result settles fully over about two weeks.

Expected Results

What the result looks like.

  • A more defined, sharper lip border, visible straight away.
  • Softer fine lines along the upper lip edge.
  • Improved balance and symmetry across the lip line.
  • A refined, natural outline that respects your own lip shape.
  • A result that lasts 6 to 12 months on average.
Aftercare & Recovery

The first 48 hours.

  • Apply a cool compress in short intervals to ease any swelling.
  • Avoid strenuous exercise, the sauna or hot yoga for 24 hours.
  • Avoid alcohol for 24 hours to reduce the risk of bruising.
  • Avoid pressing, massaging or firmly touching the lips for 48 hours.
  • Mild swelling, redness or small marks may appear briefly, and they settle within a day or two.
Next step

Considering Lip Border Injection?

Book an in-person consultation. We'll assess your anatomy and discuss whether Lip Border Injection, alone or in combination, fits your goals.

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