MY LIP FILLER EXPERIENCE WITH BEAUTY FIX MED SPA — ANGIE MAR

The other day I got the opportunity to attend an event hosted by Beauty Fix Med Spa and Gucci Beauty.

At the event, I volunteered to be a model for their Lip Filler Demo. I was so excited because for the past few months I'd been considering getting Lip Fillers, but was hesitant because fillers have become such a controversial topic lately. But my view on it is: if it makes you happier, more confident and comfortable in your own skin, then go for it! Don't get me wrong, I've always loved my lips, but as a Makeup Artist/Beauty Influencer I'm constantly taking pictures of myself and my makeup looks. I couldn't help but realize in photos that my lips were very uneven. I had to overdraw them with lipliner for them to look symmetrical and balanced. I didn't mind it at first, but as time passed it just started to annoy me. Anytime I'd eat or drink something my lipliner would smudge, leaving my lips to look even more uneven and sometimes in photos you could visibly see my lips were overlined which bothered me.

Needless to say I was excited AF to get these fillers because I'd knew it would balance my lips out. Before the procedure at Beauty Fix Med Spa, Dyana and I discussed my issues with my lips. I let her know that the left side of my lip was significantly smaller/lower than my right, which she saw right away. I also let her know that I wanted a fuller top lip. Dyana ended up injecting a little less than a full syringe of Restylane. You can see a before and after of my lips at the end of this blog post.

N o w l e t ' s g e t d o w n t o d e t a i l s . . .

Did it hurt? Only a little. They applied a numbing cream to my lips which I kept on for about 20 minutes before beginning the procedure. I would compare it to a bee sting, like little pinches here and there. It's more-so uncomfortable than painful. Some of the injections you don't even feel after awhile because the Restylane has some numbing properties as well. I would say it hurt the most at my cupid's bow. On a scale of 1-10 I'd rate the pain a 3.

Is it permanent? Nope, I was advised by the ladies at Beauty Fix Med Spa that they usually last 4-6 months. This varies on the person and where they inject the filler.

Does it bruise? Yes, it can. It depends on the person, everyone is different. Me personally, I bruise very easily so I knew mine would (which they did). It wasn't anything too serious, very minimal. You can see how mine bruised up in the photos below.

Do your lips feel hard? At first, yes because the lips are swollen. But I was advised that after a week or so they will feel completely normal.

How long does it take? I would say about 15-20 minutes. However, it all depends on the doctor's expertise and experience as well as how much filler is being injected into your lips.

What is the aftercare like? Due to the vascularity of the lips there is a risk of swelling and bruising. It is essential to ice the lips as much as possible to encourage healing. Try not to sleep on your face for 2-3 nights following injections. (Well, you shouldn't be sleeping on your face anyway because it gives you wrinkles LOL). It is also advised not to work out or do any activities that will dilate your vessels because it will prolong the healing process. Beauty Fix Med Spa provided me with a small convenient ice pack that I can pop in my freezer, they also provided me with a lip moisturizer for aftercare. (Images of these products can be found at the end of the blog post)

What if I don't like it? You should always do your research on the doctor before going through with the procedure. Most of the time if you've made the decision to do lip fillers you're going to love the results. But, if thats not the case then talk to your doctor first, but no worries - they should be able to dissolve the filler by injecting the lips with hyaluronidase.

How do I go about setting up an appointment? Filler treatment is based on individual consultation. It is best to schedule a consultation first to speak to your doctor about your aesthetic goals. He or she will then determine what would work best to achieve your personal goals and provide you with precise recommendation. At Beauty Fix Med Spa you can set up a free consultation. You can do so through their website beautyfixmedspa.com

Where is Beauty Fix Med Spa located? They have two locations. Upper East Side Location: 112 E 61st Street, New York NY 10065 | Flatiron Location: 18 West 23rd Street, Second Floor New York, NY 10010.

Does Beauty Fix Med Spa offer any discounts? Yes, if you mention my name "Angie Mar" you will receive a discount off of your service.

Overall, I would say that I couldn't be happier with the outcome! I am definitely going to keep up with the process to maintain the size and shape of my lips. It was totally worth it! No more overlining my lipssss!!!! *happy dance*