The procedure itself does not take much time. First, your doctor will apply some topical anesthetic cream on the lips to numb the area, so you won’t feel any pain or discomfort, leaving it on for 10-15 minutes. Then, the doctor will clean your lips and iced the area to reduce circulation and diminish immediate swelling and bruising.
After that, the doctor will inject the lip filler with a small needle or cannula using a retrograde linear or fan technique. You won’t feel any pain, just a slight sting or pressure as the filler is injected!