Lip Enhancement: Natalie’s Testimonial

Lip enhancement is just one of the many treatments that Bamboo Aesthetics offer. Lip Enhancement (or lip fillers) gives you fuller and plumper lips under a local anesthetic. The treatment works by injecting dermal fillers into the lips and around the mouth to give you the perfect pout.

Practice Manager, Natalie O’Keefe is no stranger to the odd treatment. With the clinic open seven days a week, Natalie welcomes patients through the door every day with her bubbly personality and friendly smile. This week it was her time to be the patient as she reclined back in the Bamboo chair and treated herself to some new luscious lips. We caught up with her to ask about the treatment and her experience with Dr Dan.

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Hi Natalie. Thanks for taking time to sit down with us today. You’re used to sitting behind the reception desk, so how does it feel to be on the other side and let your boss, Dr. Dan, perform a treatment on you?

Dr. Dan has performed several treatments on myself over the last year and a half so I knew I was in safe hands. I have seen him do several lip enhancements lately, with an exciting new technique, so I couldn’t wait to get my lips redone!

What made you opt for Lip Enhancement?

This is the second time that I have had my lips done with Dr. Dan. The first time was 18 months ago, so the product needed topping up as I was starting to lose volume.

Were you nervous beforehand?

I wasn’t nervous as I have already had my lips done, so I’d experienced sitting in the chair before. This time though, Dr. Dan used a new technique which was a lot quicker. Truthfully, I was actually unaware he had started the treatment as I couldn’t feel a thing!

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Talk us through the treatment. What happens in the chair?

Firstly, Dr. Dan gave me anaesthetic to numb my lips, which he then cleansed and wiped with alcohol. Once my lips were fully numb, he started the procedure. After he had finished, he used an anti-redness cream to massage my lips, then I was free to go. Simple as that.

Did the procedure hurt?

The procedure didn’t hurt at all and I was completely numb. I was aware of the needle from the local anaesthetic but that was it – and that only lasted seconds. I had closed my eyes just before Dan had started the treatment, so I was actually unaware that he had already injected me three times with the filler.

How long were you in the chair for?

From start to finish? I was in the surgery less than an hour. I was treated in one of Bamboo’s new state of the art surgeries. It was beautiful and clean, but still a very much relaxed environment.

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Did Dr. Dan offer you any advice after the treatment?

He advised me that I may experience some bruising, swelling and tenderness to the area, but that was perfectly normal following a procedure like this.

You had the treatment done on the morning of your day off. We hope you still were able to enjoy the rest of day without too much upheaval afterwards!

Recovery time for myself was a couple of hours, and that was solely down to the time that it took for the anaesthetic to ware off. I had to be careful eating or drinking. Swelling from the anaesthetic did make me look a little odd for a few hours as I was unable to move my lips properly. Ideally it’s best not to plan anything for a couple of hours after but I did just carry on with my day as it didn’t involve too much talking or seeing anyone!

And are you happy with the results?

It’s only been a day since the procedure but I love my lips already! I haven’t experienced any swelling other than from the anaesthetic.

Choice of both Subtle and Enhanced Lip Fillers

To someone at home reading this who may be undecided about lip enhancement, who would you say could benefit the most from this treatment?

I would highly recommend this procedure whether you are just looking for a very subtle look or a more enhanced look.

And will you be getting back in the chair any time soon?

I will definitely be having my lips topped up when needed.

And finally, we know you’ve had other treatments with Dr. Dan, but are there any others you’d like to try out?

I have pretty much had most of the treatments that we provide at Bamboo Aesthetics! I am lucky enough to attend all the courses with Dr. Dan and experience the treatments first hand. I feel, because of this, I am better informed so I can help patients with any questions that they may have, and feel less anxious when I’m in the chair myself.

Thanks Natalie, now get back to work! The patients are waiting!

Many patients compliment Natalie as they walk through the door and often ask how she maintains her youthful image. As our treatments are non evasive alternatives to cosmetic surgery, the changes are more natural and subtle. Because of this, patients are surprised Natalie has even had work done. If you are interested in lip fillers, or any of our other treatments, contact us by calling 02920 569769 or simply message us via our contact form here.