Lip Fillers in Zurich with Hyalu­ro­nic Acid

For lip augmen­ta­tion at our practice in Zurich, we use only hyalu­ro­nic acid fillers. The volumi­zing effect typically lasts about six to twelve months and then gradually wears off, since the lips move parti­cu­larly frequently when speaking, eating, or kissing. 

The increase in volume is visible immedia­tely after treatment. Due to temporary swelling of the tissue, the lips may initially appear fuller during the first two to three days. Only after the swelling subsides can the final result be reali­sti­cally assessed. 

Because they are relatively easy to adminis­ter, hyalu­ro­nic acid fillers are also suitable for patients who would first like to see to what extent a change in volume or contour meets their expec­ta­ti­ons. You can find general infor­ma­tion about the use of hyalu­ro­nic acid and other fillers on the face on our page about wrinkle treatment with hyalu­ro­nic acid in Zurich.

Before lip augmen­ta­tion, the desired changes and the anato­mical charac­te­ristics of the lips are carefully assessed. During this process, we discuss which results are medically realistic and what potential risks are associa­ted with the treatment. 

Depending on the patient’s sensi­ti­vity, a local anesthe­tic may be adminis­te­red before the procedure. The hyalu­ro­nic acid is then carefully injected into the appro­priate anato­mical tissue layer. The placement and amount depend on whether, for example, the patient desires more volume, more prono­un­ced contou­ring, or targeted enhance­ment of specific areas of the lips. 

After treatment, applying a cold compress can help reduce temporary swelling. You can find more practical tips for the first few days in our guide to aftercare following lip injec­tions.

The hyalu­ro­nic acid used in lip fillers is biocom­pa­ti­ble and is gradually broken down by the body over time. Hyalu­ro­nic acid also occurs naturally in the human body and is, among other things, a component of connec­tive tissue. 

Temporary redness and swelling may occur, parti­cu­larly during the first one to two days after treatment. Minor bruising or temporary tender­ness may also occur. Although the treatment is generally well tolerated, sensi­ti­vity reactions to excipi­ents or other substances cannot be comple­tely ruled out. In rare cases, other reactions such as hardening or encap­su­la­tion may occur. 

For more infor­ma­tion on hyalu­ro­nic acid and its use as a filler in aesthetic medicine, please visit Swiss Plastic Surgery, the Swiss Society for Plastic, Recon­s­truc­tive, and Aesthetic Surgery.

As with any cosmetic procedure, the cost of treatment with fillers can vary greatly and depends on the amount of active ingre­di­ent used. Naturally, the costs incurred will be discussed and deter­mi­ned in advance.

Depending on the scope of the procedure and the cost of materials, you should budget CHF 380–800 for volume fillers.

Health insurance companies do not cover the appli­ca­tion as it is an aesthetic treatment of choice.

The cost of an initial on-site consul­ta­tion is CHF 150 (CHF 250 for surgery). This amount can be credited towards your treatment if it takes place within 6 months. If you do not show up for the bindingly agreed initial appoint­ment, a cancel­la­tion fee of CHF 150 will be charged (for surgeries, a cancel­la­tion fee of 50% of the surgery costs will be charged if the cancel­la­tion is made less than 7 days before the surgery date).