Lip filler has outgrown its reputation. The overfilled look that once defined it has been replaced by proportion-driven design: balanced upper-to-lower ratio, crisp borders, hydrated texture. Ever Dermatology in Apgujeong explains how natural-looking lip augmentation is actually planned and what the first week really looks like.
Design: ratio before volume
A classic starting point is the upper-to-lower lip ratio of roughly 1 to 1.5, adjusted to facial type and ethnicity-specific esthetics. The doctor decides where the millimeters go: center of the lower lip for pout, Cupid’s bow definition, slight corner support for a downturned mouth. The strategy is placement, not quantity; most natural results use around 1 cc or less in a first session.
Technique and comfort
Lips are sensitive, so comfort matters: dental-block or strong topical anesthesia makes the procedure very tolerable. Soft, flexible gels designed for lips keep movement natural when talking and smiling. Needle and cannula both have roles: needle for precise border work, cannula for spreading volume with fewer entry points and less bruising.
The honest first week
Expect more swelling than other filler areas. Lips exaggerate for 2 to 3 days, which is normal and not the final size. Small bruises are common; lipstick covers them once the surface has settled. Avoid very hot drinks, saunas and heavy pressure for the first days. The realistic review point is at 2 weeks, when a top-up or dissolve decision can actually be made.
Ever Dermatology designs lip filler around your facial proportions rather than a trend template, and consults international patients in Apgujeong. If your goal is “my lips, slightly better,” bring reference photos to the consultation, including of looks you do not want.