Myth vs Reality: What to Expect With Lip Filler Injections

Have you decided that you want to undertake lip filler injections? Good for you!

In years gone by, non-surgical aesthetic procedures were often out of reach for most people, usually due to high costs, and in 2025, it is now an option that many people can happily fit into their monthly budget.

During your research on lip fillers, you will have undoubtedly gone online for answers, which can be a bit of a double-edged sword. The internet (shockingly!) is not always honest about such things, and you may have found yourself reading and believing myths.

So, this article sets to put forth the truth about lip fillers, so you can separate the fact from the fiction.

The Process is Painful

Starting with the top myth, many people who are opting to have lip fillers may come across the myth that the procedure hurts.

Of course, pain is relative, but for many people, the process does not hurt at all, provided that you have it performed by a competent practitioner. Lip filler injections simply involve injecting some hyaluronic acid into the lips to make them appear plumper. If you have concerns about discomfort, the person applying the fillers should be able to offer you a local numbing agent.

Lip Fillers Will Look Fake

OK, so many people have seen celebrities with lip fillers that look a bit, well, fake.

Provided that you get a competent practitioner, and you discuss with them what you are looking for with the fillers, then the end result will match your needs and will look natural. The practitioner should also be willing to talk you through which look will work best for you based on your age and your face shape, which means any injectables won’t have you looking like you are having an allergic reaction!

You Have To Have It Redone Regularly

The effects of the injection will fade over time, as is the way with all non-surgical cosmetic options, but this does not mean that you have to have the process redone frequently. You may want to have the process touched up every 6 months, but many people have no need to undertake the process again after they have had the initial injections.

You Can’t Have The Procedure Reversed

As fillers are, in essence, hyaluronic acid being injected under the skin, you will be glad to know that if you aren’t happy with how it looks, you can have it reversed. You will need a practitioner to inject a serum into the area, which will dissolve the acid, but the process is quick and painless.

Your Lips Will Feel Numb

OK, so this is an odd myth and there is no clear source as to where it came from. Having lip fillers injected should not cause your lips to feel numb, either during or after the procedure. You may be more aware of your lips as the hyaluronic acid is injected into them and settles, but this should not feel like numbness. If you experience numbness with your injections, inform the person who performed the process and seek medical help.