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Lip filler sydney

Comprehensive Lip Assessment Facial Proportions and The Golden (Phi) Lip Ratio

At Contour Clinics, our doctors offer personalised consultations for lip enhancement treatments, beginning with a 3D facial photographic assessment. This consultation involves careful evaluation of your overall facial proportions, focusing particularly on harmony between your lips, nose and chin. We assess several critical aesthetic features, including lip height, projection, symmetry, the cupid’s bow definition, vertical lip lines and the philtral columns (vertical lines connecting the nose and lips). This is aided by AI generated measurements and symmetry calculators in our 3D Vectra imaging technology.

An essential component of this assessment is the concept of the Golden Ratio or PHI ratio, a mathematical proportion of approximately 1:1.6, widely associated with aesthetically pleasing facial proportions. Lips that adhere closely to this ratio often display a naturally balanced, harmonious appearance. Specifically, attractive lips typically feature a slightly fuller lower lip compared to the upper lip, clearly defined cupid’s bow, subtle upward lift at the lip corners (oral commissures), and gentle fullness in the central lip region.

Our doctors use advanced Vectra 3D imaging technology to accurately assess your lip shape and demonstrate possible cosmetic outcomes. This detailed visualisation helps in planning personalised treatments, clearly communicating achievable results, and ensuring alignment with your individual aesthetic goals and overall facial balance.

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The Consultation The 7 Step Process to Comprehensive Lip Assessment

Our experienced cosmetic doctors and nurses perform a detailed 7-step lip assessment to achieve tailored, natural-looking outcomes. During your consultation, your lips will be evaluated meticulously with 3D photographic assessment for:

  • Vertical lip height: ensuring optimal balance between upper and lower lips.
  • Phi golden ratio: We carefully measure your upper to lower lip proportions using the aesthetically pleasing phi ratio (1:1.618), widely recognised as the benchmark for beauty and balance.
  • Mouth width: in relation to facial dimensions, ensuring harmonious alignment with your unique features.
  • Lip projection is examined carefully from both frontal and profile views, addressing natural fullness without compromising facial harmony.
  • Lip harmony, ensuring upper and lower lips complement one another seamlessly
  • Symmetry, addressing any unevenness or asymmetries.
  • Lip border: highlighting crisp contours for an elegant, youthful appearance.

This comprehensive assessment with state of the art 3D lip imaging technologies ensures personalised treatment plans that aim to provide refined, natural aesthetic results.

The Contour Clinics Guarantee

At Contour Clinics, we’re committed to providing safe, ethical, and personalised cosmetic care. Our experienced clinicians focus on delivering balanced, realistic outcomes tailored specifically to your needs.

Book your complimentary consultation today to discuss suitable cosmetic options and experience the patient-focused care that sets Contour Clinics apart. Individual results can vary, and our clinicians will guide you through what outcomes may be achievable for you.

  • Complimentary, obligation-free consultations with experienced doctors
  • Strict safety and hygiene protocols aligned with industry-leading standards
  • Advanced 3D photography to aid in a collaborative, comprehensive facial analysis
  • Products and technologies selected based on quality, safety, and efficacy
  • Medical-grade clinical environments thoughtfully designed for patient comfort and convenience

Download our eBook 5 things you may want to know before getting lip enhancement treatments

This eBook provides essential information to help you navigate your lip enhancement journey.

By reading this guide, you’ll better understand how lip assessments work, how to clearly communicate your aesthetic goals, and what to expect during a consultation.

Learn about the key factors involved in creating balanced, natural-looking lips, gain insight into the assessment methods used by cosmetic doctors, and discover important questions to ask during your consultation to ensure you make informed decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do lip enhancement consultations take?

Your lip enhancement consultation at Contour Clinics will take approximately 30–45 minutes. During this time, your treating doctor or nurse will comprehensively assess your facial anatomy, including lip height, symmetry, projection, and overall facial proportions. Comprehensive 3D photography is used to objectively evaluate and plan your treatment, allowing precise visualisation of potential outcomes tailored specifically to you. Your cosmetic doctor or nurse will also discuss all potential risks, benefits, and aftercare considerations, ensuring you are thoroughly informed and comfortable before proceeding.

What is the aftercare after lip enhancement treatments?

Following your lip enhancement treatment, it is important to adhere to aftercare instructions provided by your treating doctor to help promote optimal results and reduce the risk of side effects.

For at least 8 hours following treatment, avoid:

  • Applying makeup on or around the treated area
  • Touching or rubbing the injection sites
  • Massaging the treated area, unless specifically advised by your doctor
  • Sleeping directly on your lips; sleeping on your back is recommended

A covered ice pack may be gently applied to the treated area for no longer than 10 minutes at a time to help reduce bruising or swelling.

For at least 24 hours following treatment, avoid:

  • Strenuous physical exercise
  • Consuming alcohol

For at least 48 hours following treatment, avoid:

  • Exposure to excessive heat, including direct sunlight, solariums, saunas, and hot showers or baths
  • Swimming
  • Applying significant pressure or force to the treated area

For at least 2 weeks following treatment, avoid:

  • IPL and laser therapies, including laser hair removal
  • Facial waxing
  • Facial treatments, including facials, chemical peels, or dermabrasion

Always follow the specific advice provided by your treating doctor. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Contour Clinics directly.

Are lip enhancement procedures painful?

Comfort levels during lip enhancement treatments vary from person to person. Some individuals experience mild discomfort, while others find it very manageable. At Contour Clinics, your doctor can provide topical numbing cream and additional comfort measures if appropriate. During your consultation, your cosmetic doctor will discuss potential sensations associated with treatment, based on your individual circumstances, and explain available comfort options in detail.

What are the risks with lip enhancement procedures?

Like all cosmetic treatments, lip enhancement procedures have certain potential risks and side effects, which can vary depending on your individual circumstances. These might include:

  • Temporary swelling, redness, or bruising around the lips

  • Mild tenderness or discomfort at the treatment site

  • Temporary unevenness or asymmetry of the lips

  • Small lumps or bumps felt beneath the skin (usually temporary)

Less common but possible risks may include allergic reactions or infection. Your cosmetic doctor at Contour Clinics will carefully explain all potential risks, discuss suitability based on your unique anatomy, and provide guidance to help minimise the likelihood of these events during your personalised consultation.

We encourage LED light therapy post treatment. This may in some cases speed resolution of bruising and can aid in the lip enhancement recovery process.

 

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