Meliora Achieves Plump Lips AMeliora Achieves Plump Lips After Lip Filler Injections at Kangnamfter Lip Filler Injections at Kangnam

Meliora (35 years old, US nationality) visited Kangnam Aesthetic Hospital Hanoi during her business trip to Vietnam, wishing to achieve full, attractive, and plump lips. Following a thorough examination and consultation with Dr. Do Minh Vuong from the Department of Dermatology, she opted for lip filler injections. After just 5 days, her lips showed noticeable improvements in volume, definition, and facial harmony.

I – Clinical Condition and Doctor’s Analysis

Meliora inherently possessed relatively full lips; however, she always felt they lacked symmetry, especially when looking closely in the mirror or in close-up photos. Specifically, the left and right sides of her lips were uneven in thickness. Additionally, a faint Cupid’s bow left her smile lacking a distinct highlight, and an undefined lip border gave her overall lip shape a slightly blurred appearance blending into the surrounding skin.

Through a direct clinical examination, Dr. Do Minh Vuong assessed that the client’s lip structure had an excellent soft tissue foundation, which did not require excessive volume enhancement. The primary concerns were the asymmetry and lack of crisp definition. Consequently, the doctor indicated a specialized filler injection technique, focusing entirely on shaping and balancing proportions rather than adding global volume to the entire lips.

II – Treatment Plan and Advanced Symmetry Adjustments

To address the asymmetrical points, the doctor utilized a Hyaluronic Acid (HA) dermal filler. This component offers high biocompatibility and natural softness, allowing the injector to make precise adjustments to the smallest zones of the lips.

The entire procedure took approximately 20 to 30 minutes. After applying a local anesthetic to ensure maximum client comfort, Dr. Do Minh Vuong performed the injections with a highly controlled and optimal dosage, focusing on three primary goals:

• Subtly lifting the thinner side of the lip tissue to restore balance between the left and right sides.
• Sculpting and defining the contours of the upper Cupid’s bow.
• Sharpening the lip border to deliver a neat, well-defined, and crisp shape.

Dr. Do Minh Vuong shared: “For clients who already possess naturally full lips like Meliora, the doctor’s goal is not to pump in more volume to make the lips larger, but rather to fine-tune the proportions. This process requires accurately identifying the asymmetrical deficits and intervening just enough, avoiding filler overfill to preserve the client’s inherent, natural beauty.”

III – Recovery Process and Clinical Results

Immediately following the procedure, Meliora experienced mild swelling at the injection sites. This is a completely normal physiological reaction of the body to dermal fillers and typically subsides within 24 to 48 hours. To ensure the best outcome, the medical team instructed the client on how to apply gentle cold compresses and advised her to avoid strong physical pressure on the lip area during the initial days.

• After 3 days: The swelling decreased significantly, and the symmetrical shape between both sides began to show clearly.
• After 7 days: The filler completely integrated with the muscle tissue. At this stage, the Cupid’s bow became well-defined, the two sides achieved ideal symmetry, and the lip border was neat and sharp—yielding an overall look that harmonized naturally with her facial features without looking “overdone.”

The longevity of HA lip fillers typically lasts from 6 to 24 months, depending on individual constitution, the body’s metabolic rate, as well as post-treatment aftercare at home.

• Medical Review: Dr. Do Minh Vuong — Dermatologist, Kangnam Aesthetic Hospital Hanoi
• *The client’s name has been changed for privacy.