Lip Fillers are an injectable hyaluronic acid treatment designed to subtly enhance volume, improve hydration, and refine shape. Most lip filler looks obvious because it’s done by people without medical training. At Thriyv, every lip filler treatment is carried out or directly supervised by Dr Callum Shields — an ENT surgeon with advanced aesthetics training. The result is a fuller, more defined lip that looks like yours, just better.
If you are a new client, we strongly recommend booking one of our consultation services to ensure your treatment plan aligns perfectly with your goals and concerns.
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Your lips are front and centre, so it’s only natural that imbalances can begin to knock your confidence and pull you away from being in the moment. It’s important to remember Lip filler treatments aren’t just about “getting bigger lips”, they’re a versatile way to combat a variety of concerns. For example:
“I’ve got thin lips and my top lip disappears when I smile which is knocking my confidence” – Strategically placed Lip Filler can increase volume, enabling you to achieve a proportion and shape that matches your aesthetic goals. When done correctly, this can help negate that feeling that your top lip is disappearing when you smile.
“My lips used to have shape. Now they look flat or tired” – With age, you may notice the edges softening or a loss of definition. We can restore what’s been lost without changing what makes your face unique.
“My lips aren’t even, and it’s all I notice” – Small asymmetries like a wonky cupid’s bow or uneven volume from side to side are common. During your consultation, our Thriyv medical professionals will identify the right placement and techniques to help you achieve a more balanced look.
“My Lipstick bleeds or cracks because my lips are constantly dry” – The hyaluronic acid in a Lip Filler treatment draws in moisture to your lips, helping keep them hydrated and smoother.
Every aesthetics treatment at Thriyv begins with a comprehensive consultation. On your arrival at our Manchester City Centre wellness hub, one of our medical professionals will review your medical history, discuss your aesthetics goals and how Thriyv can help you achieve them. If all is well, and depending on your timescales, your treatment will go ahead the same day or be scheduled for a later date of your choosing.
As part of our commitment to client safety, our medical professionals may deem you unsuitable to progress with your intended treatment. Depending on the circumstances, your treatment may be deferred to a later date or postponed indefinitely. Regardless, your medical practitioner will fully inform you as to why and what alternatives may be available to you in the meantime.
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Your treatment will be delivered in one of our clean, professional and purpose built aesthetics treatment rooms. Your comfort and safety is paramount. That’s why all of our aesthetic treatments are delivered by medical professionals with an excellent understanding of facial anatomy.
We also use premium, comfortable treatment beds, high strength numbing cream and top quality needles to help you relax and minimise discomfort whilst you undergo your transformation.
On completion of your treatment, you’ll be provided with thorough aftercare guidance including tips and tricks on how to minimise swelling. The downtime post-Lip Filler is typically 24-48 hours, however this varies from person-to-person.
To aid with recovery and ensure your Lip Filler settles, it’s recommended you avoid the following during the first 24 hours as a minimum:
Completed your lip transformation and looking for ways to keep your skin looking youthful for longer? Interested in taking your self-care and wellbeing to the next level?
Thriyv offers a suite of wellness, aesthetics and skincare services meaning you can continue your journey with us and feel rejuvenated both inside and out!
A full lip filler appointment takes approximately 45 minutes, including a medical consultation and facial assessment with Dr Callum Shields (MBChB, MRCS), the injection itself (15–20 minutes), and aftercare advice. Consultation is never rushed, because proportion matters more than speed with the lips.
Pricing depends on the volume of product used and your treatment goals. Our team confirms exact pricing at consultation, based on your individual plan.
Thriyv uses only premium, UK-licensed hyaluronic acid filler brands, selected specifically for soft-tissue, high-movement areas such as the lips. Many Manchester salons and mobile injectors use unbranded or non-CE-marked filler sourced cheaply online, which carries significantly higher complication risk.
Lip filler suits several distinct client goals. These include adding volume to naturally thin lips, restoring lost volume and definition with age, correcting asymmetry between the upper and lower lip, softening vertical lip lines caused by volume loss, and sharpening the lip border for definition without added bulk. Dr Callum Shields assesses your natural lip shape, proportion, and goals at consultation, since lip filler is never one-size-fits-all.
That is entirely your choice, and a major reason to choose a doctor-led clinic. Results can be tailored from subtle hydration and definition through to a noticeably fuller shape. The overfilled look comes from poor technique or product overuse, not from lip filler itself. Medically trained injectors use the minimum effective volume needed for natural balance.
Yes, and this is a major safety advantage of hyaluronic acid filler. If you are unhappy with results, hyaluronidase, an enzyme that dissolves HA filler, can remove all or part of the product. This is rarely needed when filler is administered by a medical professional.
The lips carry a dense network of blood vessels, including the labial artery, which runs close to the surface. Injecting near these vessels requires detailed anatomical knowledge to avoid vascular occlusion, a serious complication that can affect tissue if not caught early. This is why lip filler should never be injected by beauticians or non-medical injectors, regardless of price. At Thriyv, every treatment is delivered under the medical oversight of Dr Callum Shields (MBChB, MRCS).
Minimal. Most clients return to normal activities the same day. Immediately after, mild swelling and occasional light bruising are normal. Swelling settles within 48–72 hours, revealing your final result. Avoid strenuous exercise for 24–48 hours, and avoid extreme heat, such as saunas or sunbeds, for a week.
Yes, when performed by a medically trained clinician using established HA products. Peer-reviewed research supports strong safety outcomes, and Dr Shields’ medical oversight at Thriyv further reduces risk.
It confirms independent inspection of Thriyv’s clinical governance and safety standards. As 2026 regulation tightens around injectable procedures, registered, medically overseen clinics offer the safest and most compliant choice.
Yes. Common combinations at Thriyv include lip filler with anti-wrinkle injections around the mouth, polynucleotides for lip skin quality, and chin or jawline filler for overall lower-face balance. Dr Shields designs combination protocols based on facial proportion, not a generic product menu.
All lip filler treatments follow protocols set and overseen by Dr Callum Shields (MBChB, MRCS), within our CQC-registered Manchester clinic.
Thriyv Wellness & Aesthetics is located in the heart of Manchester City Centre, right between Manchester Piccadilly Train Station and Kampus.
We’re just a few moments walk from major rail, tram and bus hubs, with a multi-story carpark next door. This means its never been easier to start your journey at Thriyv, whether you’re based in Manchester City Centre or travelling from further afield.
Our full address is Thriyv, 14-16 Whitworth Street, Manchester, M1 3BS. See you soon!
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