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Lip filler - bumps on skin, overcharged

41 replies

Carole18 · 08/08/2022 20:24

After receiving an unexpected bonus I decided to use part of the cash for lip fillers.

Like everyone I was wary of ending up with a duck pout so found a so called reputable individual in the heart of London's West End.

She is known for being subtle when it comes to lip fillers - problem is I can hardly see any difference except for these lumps on either side of my chin. It looks really odd. I had my filler done on Thursday - is it worth calling them up to see if it's anything to worry about or should it disappear by the end of the week? I know that often the lips get lumps but not the skin, although she did inject quite a lot into the skin.

The other issue is I feel quite conned and don't know if I should try and do anything about it. When I had an online consultation I was told by the consultant herself it would cost between £500 - £700 (pricey I know!!!). However on the day, after I was told if I put in a review there and then I would get £50 off my treatment, I was then told by the nurse the cost was £1040!!! And the only difference I can see are these lumps on my chin where the filler was injected!

Do you think if I emailed them and explained how I felt misled/can see no difference/hint that I'm thinking of writing a real review (which would mess up all their 5 star reviews) they might give me a discount at all?

All I can say is I'm never having any filler ever again.

Carole😞

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hewouldwouldnthe · 09/08/2022 09:51

I agree the tiny lumps are the injection sites. They fade quickly. You said you didn't want the trout pout look so it looks as though you have had filler in the tissue above the lip to fill out any tiny lip lines and generally plump out the area, this explains why your lips don't look much different. If you look at the face overall you may see a difference?

wellhelloitsme · 09/08/2022 16:33

£1k for 1.5ml is absolutely insane, I've never ever heard of that kind of price for that amount.

And a reputable place wouldn't add £300 on a price band that already has £200 leeway between the top and bottom of the cost ballpark.

You've been had I think OP, sorry.

HuggyWuggy · 10/08/2022 20:05

Wow that is a lot of money for lip filler and 1.5ml definitely too much in one go. Wait for a full week for them to settle down before contacting them. Hope you get it sorted OP.

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Carole18 · 10/08/2022 21:57

I spoke to the consultant today on zoom and she said if it hadn't settled by next week then I could come and they could sort it out. I think it is going down but it still doesn't look great. I've learnt a very hard lesson never to have lip filler again.

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wellhelloitsme · 10/08/2022 21:59

Did you question them about adding hundreds of pounds to the price unannounced (over the estimate ballpark you were given) and the fact they're charging £400ish per 0.5ml? It's obscene.

wellhelloitsme · 10/08/2022 21:59

Sorry £350 per 0.5ml - still absolute madness price wise.

premiumwine · 11/08/2022 18:32

I do agree that maybe the high price is for 2 areas being treated eg the lips, and then an area outside the mouth to in turn enhance the mouth area. Eg smile lines.

I don’t understand why they would necessarily inject into the chin to enhance OP’s lips though. Cannulas wouldn’t need to be inserted so far away from the lips. Alternatively if they were working on the chin to enhance the lips by eg removing imperfections around the mouth, I would have expected this to be explained at the consultation along with the pricing options.

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Carole18 · 19/08/2022 18:34

Just an update. Went to see one of the consultants this week and they said I had had a bad reaction and it was all swelling rather than migration. I was told to wait another two weeks before coming back but that the dissolving acid option does come with complications/side effects and they would only recommend it as a last resort. Deeply regret having it done but the good news is they gave me a full refund and are willing to see me again in two weeks if no improvement.

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MaraScottie · 20/08/2022 08:47

Jesus op that sounds so dodgy. Are they certain they didn't block any blood vessels? Are they still swollen?

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Carole18 · 20/08/2022 18:01

It's a lot less than it was but still swollen - especially a particular patch of my skin (my lips look hardly any different by the way). The consultant hinted I could have suffered an allergic reaction to something. I just have to wait it out for now as he says the other option would not be in my best interest at the moment.

It's a lesson learnt at the end of the day - especially as I thought I'd done my research. Am learning a lot more about side effects now that aren't advertised beforehand.

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MaraScottie · 21/08/2022 16:25

Do you have proper blood flow to the area? Any of the skin or lips pale or mottled? Keep a close eye on this OP.

TopGolfer · 21/08/2022 18:23

I pay £300 for 1ml and that is split between jowls, a bit in the cheeks and then I alternate each year between lips it lines about the lips. That’s a dermatologist in a private hospital in the South East. His work is really good.

VeganGordie · 09/09/2022 12:03

i'm really sorry that you have gone through this experience, the price does seem way too much!! I used Dr Hennessy's clinic when i had my lip filler done, they only hire people with a medical background, so your sure to be getting the best treatment. If you feel that the filler is causing issues, you could always have the option to have the filler dissolved and have some new filler but back into you lips. Always do lots and lots of research before having any lip filler, make sure that your going to a proper clinic I would say.

xogossipgirlxo · 09/09/2022 13:38

Good for you for getting a refund.

BTW 1.5ml for the first time is way too much. They might seem professional, but they weren't. If you go to sensible place, they sometimes refuse to put more than 0.5ml at once, because too much filler in one go will give you duck pout or will cause product migration. They tend to give 1ml when you already had some filler and your lip is kind of stretched. That was the case with me. First visit 0.5ml, then 1ml.

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Carole18 · 10/09/2022 10:38

Thank you. The problem is I really did think I was doing my research. I won't name the clinic as they have refunded me and am going back to see their external specialist again this week (as he wanted me to leave it a few weeks to see how the swelling went down before he decided on next steps) but all I will say is there are A list individuals who go there. It was unethical how I was misquoted on the price and I also found it really strange so much was put around my lips (and only a little bit in my lips) when the only noticeable difference is the swelling around my mouth.
All I can say I suppose is that when there are complications they aren't as easy to resolve as the clinics lead you to believe.

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LesLavandes · 11/09/2022 22:13

I would like to know who did this, so I can avoid

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