Procedure Summary
Lip filler uses injectable hyaluronic acid to subtly add volume and definition for fuller, balanced lips.
Average Cost
$600 plus HST per syringe
Time Duration
10–30 minutes of injecting (allow extra time for your consultation and numbing)
Alternate Names
Lip Augmentation, Lip Injections, Lip Enhancement
At Kanata Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery, our nurse injectors offer gentle, effective lip filler treatments that enhance the natural beauty of your lips with minimal discomfort and downtime. Whether you’d like a subtle boost or more noticeable fullness, we create a plan that looks like you, only refreshed, so you can enjoy fuller, more defined lips without surgery.
Lip filler is an injectable gel, most often made of hyaluronic acid (HA), that adds volume, corrects unevenness and shapes the lips. Hyaluronic acid is a substance your body already makes. It binds water within the lips for a plumper, hydrated look.
Lip filler is popular for enhancing naturally thin lips, restoring volume lost with age, defining the lip border and softening the fine vertical lines around the mouth that lipstick can bleed into.
Lip filler or lip flip? They do different jobs. Filler adds real volume and shape. A lip flip uses a few units of a neuromodulator to relax the muscle above the lip so it rolls slightly upward, with no added volume. If volume is your goal, filler is the right tool. We don’t combine the two as a default pair, and we’ll recommend the one that suits your anatomy. Read more in our lip filler vs lip flip guide.
Hyaluronic acid (HA) lip fillers. All of our lip filler treatments use hyaluronic acid filler, the most common filler type and a natural substance in your skin. Popular HA filler families include Juvéderm and Restylane. Your nurse injector chooses the product and amount that best match your goals, whether that’s soft volume, crisp definition or correcting asymmetry. If you have a product you prefer, tell us when you book.
Reversible if needed. A key benefit of HA filler is that it can be dissolved with hyaluronidase. We also dissolve filler placed elsewhere if it needs correcting.
Prefer a longer-lasting option? Fat transfer uses your own fat, gently taken from an area such as your abdomen and purified. Our Royal College certified (FRCSC) plastic surgeon then places it in the lips. The procedure takes about 60 to 90 minutes, and results can last at least five years. Because it uses your own fat, major weight changes can affect the result.
| When | What to do | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Two weeks before | Avoid dental work and vaccinations. | Dental work can let mouth bacteria reach the filler site and raise the risk of infection. Vaccines stimulate your immune system, which may cause a reaction to the filler. |
| One week before | Avoid aspirin, Motrin, ibuprofen and Aleve. Avoid green tea. Use Tylenol for pain relief if needed. | These medications and green tea can increase bruising and bleeding. Tylenol (acetaminophen) is fine. |
| A few days before | Stop retinol, retinoid or glycolic acid products. Avoid shaving, waxing, threading or plucking around the lips. Consider arnica if you bruise easily. If you’re prone to cold sores, ask about a prescription. | Reduces sensitivity, irritation and bruising. |
| Day of treatment | Arrive with a clean face and no makeup. Eat and drink beforehand. | Makeup can interfere with treatment; being fed and hydrated keeps you comfortable. |
Treatment takes place in our medical aesthetics suite at 895 March Road in Kanata, in the historic March School House (built in 1892).
For the best results and fewer side effects after your treatment:
Lip filler is generally safe and well tolerated. Common side effects are temporary swelling, bruising and tenderness at the injection sites, which usually settle within a few days. In rare cases, an allergic reaction or infection can occur, and in very uncommon cases filler can block a blood vessel. That’s why your treatment is performed by our experienced nurse injectors using high-quality products. Contact us right away if you notice excessive redness, pain, heat, nodules or pus.
Lip filler may be right for you if you:
If you are prone to cold sores, mention it when you book. Lip filler may trigger them, and your injector can suggest a prescription beforehand. Our nurse injectors will help you decide whether lip filler is right for you.
Results are visible immediately. Swelling can make the first few days look fuller than your final, settled shape. Lip filler typically lasts 6 months to 1 year, depending on the product used, so it’s a great choice if you’d like to try fuller lips without a permanent commitment. Many patients book a touch-up to maintain their results.
Lip filler at Kanata Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery is $600 plus HST per syringe. Most patients use about one syringe (1–1.2 ml). Some choose a half syringe for their first treatment. Your nurse injector will confirm your plan and cost at your consultation.
It depends on your goals, your natural lip size and your nurse injector's recommendation. On average, 1 syringe (1–1.2 ml) is suggested to add volume to the lips. Some patients choose a half syringe the first time and come back for the second half once the swelling has gone down.
If you are looking for information, are unsure whether you want the treatment, or are prone to cold sores, we suggest booking a consultation first. If you've had lip filler before, or you know you want it but it's your first time with us, you can book your consultation and treatment in one appointment.
Our nurse injectors are the experts. Tell them your goals, whether that's adding volume, defining your natural shape or correcting unevenness, and they will choose the product best suited to the result you want. If you prefer a specific product, let us know when you book so we can note it for your injector.
Hyaluronic acid (HA) filler can be dissolved with an enzyme called hyaluronidase. If you've had filler elsewhere that needs correcting, or you simply want to go back to your natural lips, we can dissolve it, and your body then clears it naturally.
We recommend waiting at least 24 hours before putting makeup on or around the treated area, so the small injection sites can close first.
Everyone is different. Some people swell or bruise more easily than others. Some leave with no sign of treatment other than fuller lips, while others may start to bruise. Following our pre-treatment guide helps keep bruising and swelling to a minimum.
Lip filler usually lasts 6 months to 1 year, depending on the product used. Many patients book a touch-up to maintain their results.
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