How to compare lip filler quotes like for like.
Two lip filler quotes can look close on paper and describe different appointments. One may include a review visit and the other may not. One may name the product and the other may leave it out. I’d rather you compare those details than choose on the number alone.
This guide is about reading a quote. Whether lip filler suits you depends on your own health and what you want, so that’s a conversation for a consultation.
What to compare on a lip filler quote
Put the same six details side by side for every clinic: who treats you, which product they use, how much of it the price covers, what happens afterwards, which extras cost more and how long you have to decide. The NHS lists most of these as questions to ask before you commit, and I’ve used its guidance throughout.
Who is doing the treatment
According to the NHS, you should book a consultation with the person who will do the procedure before you decide, and ask about their qualifications, training and experience. If a clinic says its practitioner is a registered nurse, you can check that yourself, and my short guide explains how to check nursing registration on the NMC register. For other professionals, the NHS points to two voluntary registers accredited by the Professional Standards Authority: the JCCP and Save Face.
Which product, and how much of it
Lip filler comes in many versions. The NHS suggests asking for the name of the product and where it came from. If a quote only says “lip filler”, ask which product it means.
Lip filler is often priced by the amount of product used, so two quotes only compare fairly when they cover the same amount. A price that says “from” or “starting at” usually depends on what you need once you’ve been assessed. Ask what the total would be for the result you want, and whether further treatment, if you need it, would cost extra. Results vary from person to person, so a matching quote doesn’t promise a matching result.
What happens after the appointment
NHS guidance says to ask what aftercare you can expect, who will look after you, and what to do if something goes wrong or you’re not happy with the result. Quotes can differ on whether a review appointment is included, when it happens and who you’d see. It also helps to know how far you’d have to travel for it.
Extras, deals and time to decide
Look for anything that sits outside the headline price, such as a consultation fee, a deposit, cancellation terms or aftercare products. The NHS advises against paying for a procedure before you’ve had a consultation to make sure it’s right for you. It also advises avoiding treatment vouchers sold online on group discount or voucher sites.
You should have time to think. The NHS says you should be offered a cooling off period after a consultation, and that you can walk away if you’re not completely comfortable. A guide on the JCCP’s website says that a deal which sounds too good to be true almost certainly is, and that nobody should feel pressured to go ahead. I’d be wary of a quote that only holds if you book the same day.
How I handle lip filler quotes
My prices are published in full on the pricing page, so you can see them before you book. I see you in person for a consultation before any treatment, and the lip filler page sets out what a visit involves, including the two week review. There’s also a page for lip filler clients from Newcastle upon Tyne.
If you’d like to know what happens at a first appointment, I wrote about what to expect at a first aesthetics consultation. I’ve also written about how long lip filler lasts. If you have a question before you book, you can contact me.
Common questions
Why do lip filler quotes differ between clinics?
Quotes can differ in who treats you, which product is used, how much of it the price covers, what follows the appointment and which extras are charged separately. A higher or lower figure doesn’t tell you which of these differ, so it’s worth asking.
What does “from” mean in a lip filler price?
It usually means the final cost depends on what you need once you’ve been assessed. Ask for the total for the treatment you want before you decide.
Should I pay before I’ve had a consultation?
The NHS advises against paying for a procedure until you’ve had a consultation to make sure it’s right for you.
Are online vouchers a good way to find a lower price?
The NHS advises avoiding treatment vouchers sold online on group discount or voucher sites.
Where can I see your prices?
They’re published in full on my pricing page, and each treatment page explains what a visit involves. Results vary from person to person, so I talk through what to expect at your consultation.
Sources: NHS, Choosing who will do your cosmetic procedure. NHS, Before you have a cosmetic procedure. JCCP, Considering your first cosmetic procedure.