Do you desire that plumped-up pout? Those Kylie Jenner lips? Are you looking for temporary lip fillers? Worried if you should or shouldn’t? Worry not. Here are two experienced doctors to guide you!

Every woman is NOT a candidate

Dr. Wright A. Jones, MD, a star on Lifetime’s Atlanta Plastic warns that you could sustain objectionable complications or side effects: active infection or inflammation, facial nerve disorders, bleeding disorders, recurrent herpes simplex lesions, diabetes, or a history of multiple allergies. In addition, those with autoimmune disorders should be carefully evaluated for contraindications AKA reasons you shouldn’t get the procedure.

Aesthetically speaking, Dr. Adam R. Kolker, M.D., an Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery at Mount Sinai, says the ideal candidates for lip enhancement are those that have thin lips (specifically the kind that tend to “disappear” when animating and have lost lip volume with maturity).

Your expectations *must* be managed

Dr. Kolker believes that even with injections, your lips should never look *too* done. “It’s paramount that those with full lips to begin with, or that have been previously treated, should be cautious to avoid an ‘overfilled’ or ‘unnatural’ look.” Learn more about how to manage this, below.

There is a LOT to be considered even after you choose a doctor

It goes without saying that a potential patient should first find a board certified plastic surgeon who is experienced with lip injections—the American Society of Plastic Surgeons website is a great resource for this. But you must still keep yourself informed every step of the way.

“The surgeon must guide you through all the considerations such as the type of substance being injected, longevity of the filler, and expectations of the procedure,” explains Dr. Wright. “My filler of choice is derived from hyaluronic acid (HA), which is a natural substance in the body, and it can easily be reversed if necessary.”

Hyaluronic acid is the most commonly used product for lip injections and lasts for about 6 months. Variations of the filler include, Restylane, and Juvederm.

There will be pain and bruising after your treatment

Recovery time is typically one day, however bruising, swelling, and soreness can occur for up to one week. On rare occasions, hyaluronic acid may cause minor or moderate injection site reactions, which can be observed for 1-2 weeks.

You can’t take Ibuprofen or Aspirin during recovery

Avoiding NSAIDS (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, aspirin, or ibuprofen) is strongly recommended, as these can increase the likelihood of bruising, says Dr. Kolker.

Longterm, it won’t significantly change the appearance of your lips

Depending on your desired results, this could be good or bad news. This said, Dr. Wright points out that mechanical stretching of the dermis causes activation of fribrolast cells that results in the stimulation of new collagen AKA they may begin to last longer with repeated injections—but this is not guaranteed.

This article was first published here.