'The Cinderella lips procedure is a way of estimating just how much volume you would need if you were to have more permanent filler treatments. For example, if I was doing a consultation and somebody was a bit unsure on things, it’s a great way to trial lip fillers out safely without having something that’s permanently going to be there, incase you don’t like the effect or if you feel that it doesn’t suit your face. The fluid we inject for 'Cinderella lips' is different to permanent fillers so it doesn't define as well because the viscosity is different but you can definitely get a good idea of the volume increase. It's a good opportunity to maybe put more volume in the lips to see how you look without the long term commitment.

'The treatment itself is very similar to the permanent filler treatment in that you put local anaesthetic cream on then leave it for about 10 to 15 minutes and then once the lips are numb it would be a series of injections around the lip area to inject the fluid, usually 0.5ml to 1ml. I always inject the top and bottom to keep things nicely in proportion. The needle for the 'Cinderella lips' is really tiny so there's little risk of bleeding. After the procedure there will be some swelling, but that's sort of the point! Then over the next half an hour that goes down and you're left with bigger lips. Then the fluid that's injected is gradually reabsorbed by your body over about an 8 hour period.'

Is that safe?

'Yes! The fluid injected is Isotonic Saline which is what you give hospital patients when they need fluids. It's very safe and completely temporary.’

Any side effects?

'No. Obviously when you're injecting into the skin there's a risk of bleeding but with such a small needle the risk is pretty low.’

Who would you recommend 'Cinderella lips' to?

'Anybody who's unsure about lip fillers, anybody who's thought about it but weren't sure because they’ve heard stories of side effects and lumps. These days ladies are asking for cinderella lips before a night out! 

Pros of Saline Lip Filler

There is no commitment. If you do not like how you look, the saline is safely absorbed by the body within 24 hours.

Cons of Saline Lip Filler

The saline is reabsorbed rather quickly. Some reported it lasted for just a few hours.

It is painful to some people.

It bruises.

There is a risk of bleeding and scar tissue formation.