Achieve beautifully shaped, naturally fuller lips with expert lip enhancement treatments at Core Aesthetics.
Our qualified cosmetic nurses specialise in creating customised lip shapes that complement your unique facial features, delivering balanced, proportionate results that enhance rather than overwhelm your natural beauty.
Lip enhancement is one of the most popular cosmetic treatments in Australia, trusted by clients seeking everything from subtle definition to more noticeable volume. At our Oakleigh clinic, we use premium dermal fillers and advanced injection techniques to create lips that look natural, feel soft, and move authentically.
Whether you're looking to restore volume lost with age, correct asymmetry, enhance your natural lip shape, or simply add a touch of fullness, our personalised approach ensures your lip enhancement complements your facial proportions and reflects your aesthetic goals. Beauty isn't a filter, it's the confidence that comes from lips that look and feel authentically you.
What Is Lip Enhancement?
Lip enhancement uses injectable dermal fillers, typically hyaluronic acid-based product, to add volume, define borders, improve symmetry, and create desired lip shapes. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in your body that attracts and retains moisture, providing structure, hydration, and plumpness to your lips.
Modern lip enhancement techniques focus on creating natural looking results that preserve lip movement and avoid the overdone appearance often associated with older injection methods. The goal is subtle enhancement that makes you look refreshed and confident not obviously "done."
Add Volume: Create fuller, plumper lips with natural-looking dimension
Define Borders: Enhance lip contours and create crisp vermillion borders
Improve Symmetry: Correct uneven or asymmetrical lip shapes
Enhance Cupid's Bow: Define and accentuate the natural curves of your upper lip
Smooth Vertical Lines: Reduce fine lines around the lip border (smoker's lines)
Restore Age Related Volume Loss: Replace fullness that diminishes over time
Balance Proportions: Create harmony between upper and lower lips
Improve Hydration: Hyaluronic acid naturally moisturises lips from within
Natural Enhancement: Subtle volume increase that preserves your existing lip shape, ideal for first-timers or those seeking understated results.
Russian Lip Technique: Creates height and definition with emphasis on the cupid's bow and vertical projection—popular for achieving a lifted, doll-like appearance.
Balanced Augmentation: Proportionate volume increase to both upper and lower lips for harmonious fullness.
Border Definition: Focuses on defining lip edges and creating crisp contours without significant volume increase.
During your consultation, we'll discuss which approach best suits your facial features, natural lip anatomy, and aesthetic preferences.
Immediate, Visible Results
Unlike treatments requiring weeks to show effects, lip enhancement provides instant volume and definition. You'll see improvement immediately after treatment, with optimal results visible within 1-2 weeks once minor swelling subsides.
Natural-Looking Enhancement
Modern injection techniques and premium products create soft, natural-looking lips that move authentically. When performed by qualified practitioners, results enhance your features without looking overdone or artificial.
Customisable to Your Goals
Lip enhancement is highly personalised. We can add subtle definition, create noticeable volume, correct asymmetry, or achieve specific aesthetic styles based on your preferences and facial proportions.
Non-Surgical Solution
Achieve fuller, more defined lips without surgery, general anaesthesia, or extended recovery. Lip enhancement is minimally invasive with little to no downtime required.
Temporary & Reversible
Results typically last 6-9 months, allowing you to adjust your look over time. Hyaluronic acid fillers can also be dissolved if you're unhappy with results, providing peace of mind.
Boosts Confidence
Fuller, well-defined lips can significantly enhance facial aesthetics and self-confidence. Many clients report feeling more photogenic and comfortable in social situations.
Hydration Benefits
Hyaluronic acid naturally attracts moisture, keeping your lips hydrated and supple from within—reducing dryness and improving texture.
Minimal Discomfort
Most premium lip fillers contain lidocaine (local anaesthetic), and we apply topical numbing cream before treatment, ensuring minimal discomfort during the procedure.
Step 1: Lip Shaping Consultation
Your lip enhancement journey begins with a dedicated lip shaping consultation where we discuss your aesthetic goals, concerns, and expectations. Our cosmetic nurse will:
We believe the consultation is the most important part of lip enhancement. Understanding your vision and creating realistic expectations ensures you're thrilled with your results.
Step 2: Treatment Preparation
On treatment day, we'll thoroughly cleanse your lips and apply topical numbing cream to maximise comfort. Most premium lip fillers also contain lidocaine within the product itself, providing additional anaesthesia during injection.
We'll mark precise injection points and discuss the planned approach one final time before beginning treatment.
Step 3: Injection Procedure
Using ultra-fine needles or blunt-tip cannulas, our cosmetic nurse will carefully inject small amounts of dermal filler into targeted areas of your lips. Injection technique varies based on your desired outcome:
Throughout the procedure, we'll assess symmetry, volume distribution, and shape, making real-time adjustments to ensure balanced, proportionate results. You may feel pressure, pinching, or mild stinging during injection, but discomfort is typically minimal due to numbing.
Step 4: Immediate Aftercare
After injection, we'll gently massage your lips to ensure even product distribution and optimal shaping. You'll see immediate volume increase, though swelling will exaggerate the effect initially.
We'll provide detailed aftercare instructions, including what to avoid and how to manage swelling. You can return to most normal activities immediately, though we recommend avoiding strenuous exercise for 24 hours.
Step 5: Results Timeline
Important: Lips swell more than other facial areas due to high blood flow and delicate tissue. Initial swelling does not reflect your final result—patience is essential during the first week.
Step 6: Follow-Up Review (2 weeks)
We offer complimentary follow up appointments approximately two weeks after treatment to assess your results, address any concerns, and make minor adjustments if needed. This ensures you're completely satisfied with your new lip shape.
Lip enhancement is suitable for adults seeking fuller, more defined lips through non-surgical means. Ideal candidates include:
Who Should Avoid Lip Enhancement:
During your consultation, we'll review your complete medical history to ensure lip enhancement is safe and appropriate for you.
Before Your Lip Enhancement Treatment:
After Your Lip Enhancement Treatment:
First 24 Hours:
First Week:
First Two Weeks:
Managing Swelling & Bruising:
Some swelling is normal and expected after lip enhancement, lips can swell 2-3 times their normal size initially. This is temporary and will resolve within 3-7 days. Ice application and head elevation help minimise swelling and bruising.
When to Contact Us:
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience severe pain, extreme swelling on one side only, skin discolouration (white, blue, or purple), blistering, or signs of infection (increasing redness, warmth, pus). While serious complications are rare, prompt treatment is essential if they occur.
Natural Enhancement
Subtle volume increase that preserves your existing lip shape and proportions. Ideal for first-timers or those seeking understated results that enhance without dramatically changing appearance. Typically uses 0.5-1ml of filler.
Russian Lip Technique
Creates vertical height and definition with emphasis on the cupid's bow and central lip projection. Achieves a lifted, doll-like appearance with more pronounced borders. Popular for creating dramatic yet natural-looking definition. Typically uses 1-2ml of filler.
Balanced Augmentation
Proportionate volume increase to both upper and lower lips, maintaining natural ratios. Creates harmonious fullness without overemphasising either lip. Suitable for those seeking noticeable but balanced enhancement. Typically uses 1-2ml of filler.
Border Definition
Focuses on defining lip edges and creating crisp vermillion borders without significant volume increase. Ideal for those with adequate volume but wanting more definition and shape. Typically uses 0.5-1ml of filler.
Asymmetry Correction
Addresses uneven lip shapes by adding strategic volume to create symmetry. Customised approach based on your specific asymmetry. Filler amount varies based on correction needed.
Upper Lip Focus
Enhances only the upper lip to balance proportions when the lower lip is naturally fuller. Creates harmony between upper and lower lips. Typically uses 0.5-1ml of filler.
During your consultation, we'll discuss which technique best suits your natural lip anatomy, facial features, and aesthetic goals.
How long do lip fillers last?
Lip filler results typically last 6-9 months, though individual results vary based on metabolism, lifestyle factors, and the amount of product used. Lips metabolise filler faster than other facial areas due to constant movement and high blood flow.
Does lip enhancement hurt?
Most clients experience minimal discomfort. We apply topical numbing cream before treatment, and premium lip fillers contain lidocaine for additional comfort. You may feel pressure, pinching, or mild stinging during injection, but pain is typically minimal and brief.
Will my lips look natural?
Yes, when performed by qualified practitioners using appropriate techniques and conservative amounts. Our philosophy emphasises natural-looking enhancement that complements your facial features. We aim for lips that look like naturally beautiful lips, not obviously filled.
How much swelling should I expect?
Swelling is normal after lip enhancement. Lips can swell 2-3 times their normal size initially, with swelling peaking at 24-48 hours then gradually subsiding over 3-7 days. Initial swelling does not reflect your final result.
When will I see final results?
You'll see immediate volume increase, but final results are visible within 1-2 weeks once all swelling resolves and the product settles into tissue. Patience is essential during the first week.
Can lip fillers be dissolved?
Yes. Hyaluronic acid lip fillers can be dissolved using an enzyme called hyaluronidase if you're unhappy with results or experience complications. This provides an important safety mechanism and peace of mind.
How much does lip enhancement cost?
Pricing varies based on the amount of product required and desired outcome. Most clients require 0.5-2ml of filler per session. We provide detailed, transparent pricing during your consultation based on your specific treatment plan.
Will my lips feel natural?
Yes. Premium hyaluronic acid fillers integrate with your tissue and feel soft and natural within 1-2 weeks. Initially, lips may feel firm due to swelling, but this resolves as product settles.
Can I get lip fillers if I have thin lips?
Absolutely. Lip enhancement is ideal for adding volume to naturally thin lips. We'll create a customised plan that enhances your lips while maintaining natural proportions and facial harmony.
What if I don't like the results?
We offer complimentary follow up appointments to assess results and make adjustments if needed. If you're unhappy, hyaluronic acid fillers can be dissolved. However, most clients are thrilled with their results once swelling subsides.
Qualified, Experienced Cosmetic Nurses
Our team consists of qualified cosmetic nurses with extensive training in advanced lip enhancement techniques. We understand lip anatomy, injection methods, and how to create natural-looking results while prioritising your safety.
Premium Products
We use only premium hyaluronic acid lip fillers from trusted manufacturers. Product quality directly impacts results, comfort, and longevity, we never compromise on the products we use.
Personalised Lip Shaping
No two faces are identical, and neither are our lip enhancement plans. We assess your unique facial features, natural lip anatomy, and aesthetic goals to create customised lip shapes that complement your beauty.
Natural-Looking Results
Our philosophy centres on subtle enhancement that looks natural and feels authentic. We specialise in creating lips that enhance your features without looking overdone or artificial.
Dedicated Lip Consultations
We offer 30-minute lip shaping consultations where we discuss your vision, show examples, and create realistic expectations. Understanding your goals is essential to achieving results you'll love.
Convenient Melbourne Location
Based in Oakliegh, we serve clients throughout Melbourne's southeast corridor and CBD. Flexible appointment times accommodate busy schedules.
Ready to achieve beautifully shaped, naturally fuller lips? Schedule your dedicated lip shaping consultation at Core Aesthetics and discover how our expert cosmetic nurses can create customised lip enhancement that complements your unique facial features.
During your consultation, we'll assess your natural lip anatomy, discuss your aesthetic goals, show before/after examples, and create a personalised treatment plan designed specifically for you. Whether you're seeking subtle definition or more noticeable volume, we're here to help you achieve lips you'll love.
Book online through our convenient sppointments system or contact our team to learn more about lip enhancement treatments at Core Aesthetics. Confidence starts with lips that look and feel authentically you.