Why have my lips bruised after fillers?

Lip filler is a brilliant procedure to give you softer, fuller, plumper and hydrated lips. During the treatment, we use a series of small injections which place small amounts of dermal filler into your lips. Dermal fillers contain hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring chemical in your body and so is perfectly safe and healthy […]
Our 2022 Pricing Increase

Booking Fees Currently we require a £50 deposit when booking a treatment with us, however, as of 1st February 2022, the booking fees for both VIVA Associates and Dr. Rupert will increase to £75. The same rules will apply as before: The booking fee is redeemable against treatment on the day. All booking fees are non-refundable. This is due to […]
Is it normal to have lumps after lip filler?

Our injectable experts have taken the time to outline the common side effects of lip filler treatment . Whether you are looking for a plump pout or natural looking lips, lumps in filler can be distressing. Below we arm you with the tips and tricks to avoid lumps and share the common side effects for […]
Is Bruising After Lip Filler Normal?

Lip fillers are a fantastic way to add volume and achieve a softer, fuller and more hydrated pair of lips. During the treatment, we use a series of small injections which place small amounts of dermal filler into your lips. Dermal fillers contain hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring chemical in your body and so […]
Lip Fillers Q&A

What are lip fillers? By injecting light hyaluronic acid-based fillers, lips can look fuller and like they have more volume. At VIVA, we tailor our treatments to individual requirements and facial proportions, always ensuring results are natural looking. How do they work? Fillers hydrate and revitalise the lip area, so they don’t just bulk […]
What is fat dissolving and How does it Work?

Kybella is a cutting-edge, modern treatment that is fast becoming one of the most popular options for those seeking non-surgical solutions to an aesthetic issue that is causing them concern. { “@context”: “https://schema.org”, “@type”: “VideoObject”, “name”: “VIVA SKIN CLINICS”, “description”: “What is fat dissolving injections? How do fat dissolving injections work? Is fat dissolving permanent?”, […]
Side-Effects of Dermal Filler: What Is Normal?

Dermal Filler Side Effects Bruising and Swelling At VIVA our practitioners are medical professionals and are highly skilled and experienced so their injecting technique along with dermal fillers placement and high quality products we use means this is kept to a minimum. However, a small amount of bruising and swelling around the treated area is […]
How To Dissolve Lip Fillers

It isn’t uncommon for new patients to enquire about lip filler dissolving, especially when they’ve visited a inexperienced practitioner elsewhere who has left them with uneven results. Though we don’t recommend dissolving lip filler as the first option, there are times when it’s best to dissolve the product completely and start from scratch. But how […]
We’re Opening In Tunbridge Wells!

That’s right – in January 2021, we’re opening the doors of our newest clinic in Royal Tunbridge Wells. This is a hugely exciting new chapter for the entire VIVA team, but enough about us. What’s in it for you? SO much more space! In-store, professional skincare ranges to complete your skincare journey in one visit […]
Stubborn Belly Fat? Meet Celluform, The Fat Dissolving Injection

What are fat dissloving injections? Fat dissolving injections offer an effective long-term solution for stubborn pockets of fat which are very common around the abdominal area. The treatment itself involves injecting the fat-dissolving product into various points across the problem area, directly into the fatty tissue beneath the skin. Containing key ingredients such as Deoxycholic […]
Gummy Smile Correction: The Guide To

There are many other uses for anti-wrinkle injections other than ironing out lines and creases. Take Gummy Smile correction, for example. More advanced uses from treating excess sweating, to slimming the jawline to alleviating teeth grinding, all of which we offer right here at VIVA Skin Clinics. This incredibly versatile treatment is also used to […]
Is It Normal For Lips To Be Uneven, Bruised and Swollen After Lip Filler?

Uneven Lip Fillers & Swelling after Lip Fillers. Is this normal? We’re often asked whether it is normal for lips to be uneven after lip filler injections, as well as how long any bruising will last or whether swelling should be expected. The lips are particularly sensitive and vascular so they can tend to swell […]
What is the golden ratio for lip fillers?

Lip fillers are sometimes given a bad reputation due to the number of so called ‘duck lips’ and botched procedures we far too often see. For an experienced and skilled practitioner, non-surgical aesthetics are not only a science, but also an art form. One thing that we can draw on to enhance natural beauty […]
How to Fix a Gummy Smile

A smile lights up a person’s face but not everyone is happy with how their smile looks. Some people feel that when they smile they show too much of their gums, or that their gums are simply too prominent when they smile and take all the glory away from their pearly white teeth – this […]