Lip filler
0.5ml, 0.7ml, 1.1ml or 2.2ml lip filler: which do you need?
The numbers on my lip filler price list, explained: what they mean, who each amount tends to suit, and why the right answer comes from your consultation rather than the price list.
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The short answer
For most people having lip filler for the first time, 0.5ml is enough to see a difference, and it’s the amount I usually suggest starting with [[ASK: confirm this is true of your practice]]. 0.7ml adds a little more, and 1.1ml suits people who want a more noticeable change, have fuller lips to begin with, or are building on filler they’ve had before. But the right amount depends on your lips, so it’s something to decide at your consultation, not something to choose from a list.
What the numbers actually mean
The numbers are the volume of filler gel in millilitres. 1ml is about a fifth of a teaspoon, so 0.5ml is about a tenth of a teaspoon, and even 2.2ml is less than half a teaspoon. Many price lists show 0.5ml and 1ml; I offer four amounts: 0.5ml, 0.7ml, 1.1ml and 2.2ml.
That doesn’t sound like much, and it isn’t. Lips are small, and a little filler makes a visible difference. It’s also why amounts are measured carefully, and why more isn’t automatically better.
When 0.5ml is usually enough
- It’s your first time, and you’d like to see how you feel about the change.
- You want subtle definition: a crisper border, a more defined cupid’s bow.
- Your lips are naturally smaller or thinner, so a larger amount could look like a lot.
- You’d like a small correction, such as bringing one lip or one side into balance with the other.
0.5ml can be enough for a visible change that still looks like you.
When 0.7ml or 1.1ml may suit you better
0.7ml is a little more than 0.5ml, for definition with some extra volume. 1.1ml gives a more noticeable change. Either may suit you if:
- You’d like a more noticeable increase in volume.
- Your lips are naturally fuller, so 0.5ml would barely show.
- You’ve had filler before and it has softened, and you’d like to build on it.
- You want both definition and volume.
Even then, it doesn’t all have to happen at once. Some people prefer to have 0.5ml, let it settle, and then add more.
What about 2.2ml?
2.2ml is twice 1.1ml, for more volume. [[ASK Q29: who 2.2ml suits, and whether it’s given in one appointment]]
Why the decision belongs to your consultation
At your consultation I look at the shape and proportions of your lips, how they sit with the rest of your face, any filler you’ve had before and when, and what you’d like to change. Sometimes that confirms what you had in mind. Sometimes a smaller amount will do what you were hoping a larger one would. And occasionally the look you want isn’t one I’d recommend for your lips, in which case I’ll tell you why.
It’s far easier to add a little filler later than to take it away, so building up gradually is the better route.
Swelling makes everything look bigger at first
Whichever amount you have, your lips will look fuller in the first few days than they will in the end, because of swelling. It’s usually at its most noticeable on days two and three and settles over the first week or so. Your real result is clearer at about two weeks, so that’s the time to judge it, and the earliest time to think about adding more.
Does 0.5ml make a difference?
Yes, usually a visible one, especially to shape and definition. It won’t transform your lips, and it isn’t meant to. If you’re hoping for a bigger change, say so at your consultation, and I’ll tell you honestly what’s realistic.
What it costs
Each amount has its own price: 0.5ml £60, 0.7ml £80, 1.1ml £100 and 2.2ml £200. Your price includes your consultation on the day [[ASK: confirm]].
My prices page shows every amount with its deposit on the same line.
Quick questions
- Can I have 0.5ml now and more later? Yes. Wait at least two weeks, until the swelling has fully settled, so we can see your real result first. [[ASK Q31: top-up window]]
- Will a larger amount last longer? Not necessarily. How long filler lasts depends on the product, where it’s placed and your own body. I’ll give you an honest expectation for you at your consultation.
- Can I change the amount on the day? [[ASK: e.g. “Yes. If we agree at your consultation that a different amount suits you better, we can change it, and you pay the price of the amount you actually have.”]]