If you would like more volume, sharper definition or better symmetry in your lips, Dr. Nil Yazıcı will first assess your lips and facial proportions at a consultation in Istanbul, then agree the right amount and shape with you. Travelling from abroad? You can start with an online consultation.
Lip filler is a temporary treatment in which a soft hyaluronic acid gel is injected into the lips and lip border to support volume, definition and symmetry. Results last around 6–12 months for most people, and the filler can be dissolved with hyaluronidase if needed. In Istanbul, Dr. Nil Yazıcı chooses the amount and technique according to your lip structure and facial proportions.
In the lips, even a difference of a few millimetres changes your expression. Dr. Nil Yazıcı does not treat the lips in isolation; she assesses them together with the tip of the nose, the chin and your smile, and places the product at the right depth while respecting the course of the vessels that supply the lips. The aim is lips that suit your face, not a copy of the latest trend.
About Dr. Nil YazıcıLip filler is not only about adding volume; it can also be planned to bring balance to the lips. The goal is not lips that look borrowed from someone else's face, but a result in proportion with yours.
Treatment of the red part of the lip, adding volume while preserving the ratio between the upper and lower lip.
Subtle definition of the border, aiming for a soft transition rather than a hard outline.
Small amounts to support down-turned corners; assessed together with the surrounding areas where needed.
Very light products for those who do not want volume but would like to improve dry lips with fine lines.
Your lip structure, the relationship between your teeth and jaw, how your lips look when you smile, and your profile are assessed together. Talking about the look you do not want is just as important as talking about the one you do.
First treatments usually start with a measured amount. Injection points and product consistency are chosen according to whether volume, definition or symmetry is the priority.
Once the numbing cream has taken effect, slow and controlled injections are given with a fine needle or cannula. The shape is checked at every stage.
The result is assessed once the swelling has settled, at around two weeks. A small top-up is done if needed.
For a first lip filler, a measured start usually gives a more balanced result than one large change in a single session; it can be built on after the review if you wish. Because the lips move constantly, the product may break down sooner than in other areas of the face, and a top-up usually comes up within 6–12 months. If you do not want volume, a Botox lip flip can be discussed as a separate option.
Treatment day
Lips may be swollen, tender and look fuller than the final result; small bruises may appear at the injection points.
Days 2–3
The peak swelling starts to ease; some firmness or slight unevenness is normal.
Week 1
Swelling has largely settled and the shape becomes clearer.
Week 2
The product has settled into the tissue; the final look and symmetry are assessed at your review.
Lips are sensitive in the first days. A few simple steps help swelling and bruising settle sooner.
Suitability for lip filler is assessed at your consultation. In some situations treatment needs to be postponed or a different approach is needed.
Swelling is most visible for the first 48–72 hours, so allow a few days in Istanbul after treatment before an important photo or meeting, and avoid planning lip filler right before a special occasion. Your consultation can take place online in advance, and the two-week review can be done by photos or video call once you are home. Interpreter support, airport transfer and accommodation help are available through our international patient services.
See how the international patient process worksFor most people results last around 6–12 months. Because the lips move constantly, they may last less than other areas of the face; the product used and your metabolism also play a part.
Swelling is usually most noticeable for 48–72 hours and largely settles within a week. Most people go back to work the next day, but for an important event, plan treatment at least two weeks beforehand.
Whether the result looks in proportion with your face depends on the amount and technique used. A measured start and a review at two weeks let you reach the look you want gradually.
The amount depends on your lip structure and your goal. A measured amount is usually preferred for a first treatment; it can be topped up after the review if needed.
Yes. Hyaluronic acid fillers can be dissolved with the enzyme hyaluronidase. This matters both for aesthetic corrections and for managing possible complications.
In suitable patients, yes. If your profile is out of balance, chin filler may be assessed together with the lips; which is the priority is decided after examination.
Treatment is not done during an active cold sore. If you get them often, mention it at your consultation; your physician may suggest a preventive plan.
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Tell us what you would like to achieve and share your medical history, and we will assess together whether this treatment is right for you. Travelling from abroad? We can start with an online consultation.
