Lip Hydration: Plumpness without increasing volume

Restore plumpness, softness, and definition to your lips without increasing volume

Starting from: 350€

hidratación de labios
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Treatment duration:

30 minutes

With NESAI® ultrasound

Included

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What is lip hydration?

Lip hydration is a non-surgical aesthetic medicine treatment that involves superficial microinjections of low-density, non-crosslinked hyaluronic acid on the lip mucosa. It enhances the plumpness, texture, luminosity, and definition of the lips without increasing their volume or altering their shape. It is neither a cosmetic nor a balm: it is performed in a medical consultation, by a specialist doctor and after individual assessment.

Types of Lip Hydration

Pure Lip Hydration (without volume increase)

Superficial microinfiltrations of non-crosslinked hyaluronic acid on the mucosa. It improves hydration, texture, and luminosity without altering the size or shape of the lip. It is the option for those who want healthy and juicy lips without any noticeable treatment.

Hidratación labial pura (sin aumento de volumen)

Hydration with Luminosity and Definition Effect

Combines deep hydration with a fine contour and Cupid's bow work. Restores sharpness in the profile and corrects the dull or "blurred" appearance of the lip, without added projection or plumpness.

Hidratación con efecto luminosidad y definición

Maintenance Lip Hydration

Periodic regimen designed for very dehydrated skin, smokers, frequent sun exposure, or lips that habitually crack. It is planned in spaced sessions to maintain the result over time.

Hidratación labial de mantenimiento

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What does lip hydration involve?

Lip hydration is a non-surgical aesthetic medicine treatment that uses low-density hyaluronic acid to improve hydration, texture, luminosity, and definition of the lips. The complete session lasts about 30 minutes and is carried out in a medical consultation.

Hyaluronic acid works from within the mucosa: it retains water, rehydrates the tissue, and restores the plump and smooth appearance lost over time, due to sun exposure or smoking, without altering the volume, shape, or expression of the lips.

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Personalised medical assessment:

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Before lip hydration, an assessment is carried out with the specialist doctor who will perform the procedure. The degree of mucosal dehydration, the quality and thickness of the lips, the presence of perioral wrinkles, and your aesthetic goals are analysed to decide whether the correct indication is pure hydration or a combination with another approach.

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Advanced skin analysis with NESAI:

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NESAI® is a technology based on high-resolution medical ultrasound that allows an in-depth study of the mucosa and perioral tissues. In lip hydration, it is used to measure the actual state of tissue hydration and detect remnants of previous products, something not visible to the naked eye, which determines where and how much product can be injected.

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Treatment in consultation:

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Lip hydration is performed in a medical consultation, with superficial microinjections distributed according to the previously designed map. The technique is adapted to the real anatomy of each lip and aims to improve hydration, texture, and definition without adding volume or altering the shape.

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Start looking how you want to feel

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Lip hydration is designed to restore your lips to their healthy and natural appearance, always respecting your identity and expression.

Pre and post lip hydration treatment

How to prepare for lip hydration?

Before lip hydration, a personalised medical assessment is carried out to analyse the condition of the mucosa, the degree of dehydration and the quality of the tissue. If you have had previous treatments, the presence of other products is evaluated to plan the procedure safely. On the day of the treatment, the lips should be clean and without makeup: no additional specific preparation is needed.

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What is the recovery like after lip hydration?

Recovery from lip hydration is immediate and allows you to resume daily activities the same day. It is common to notice slight swelling, sensitivity or small injection points that disappear within a few hours or days. As it is not a volumetric filler, the swelling is usually less than in a lip augmentation.

  • Avoid intense heat, sauna and strenuous exercise for the first 24 hours, as they promote swelling.
  • Do not apply makeup on the lips during the first few hours, while the injection points close.
  • Hydrate the lips and use specific photoprotection in the following days: the sun is one of the factors that most shortens the duration of the result.

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What is the price of a lip hydration treatment?

Starting from €350

Lip hydration is priced from €350 at Instituto de Benito, and includes a prior medical assessment and analysis with NESAI® ultrasound. The final amount varies depending on the individual needs of each patient.

As it is a fully personalised aesthetic medical procedure, the final cost is adjusted according to specific clinical factors:

  • The degree of mucosal dehydration, which determines the intensity of the regimen.
  • The amount of product needed and the type of hyaluronic acid used.
  • The technique used and whether the contour is also treated.
  • The possible presence of previous treatments, which may require more complex planning.
  • Whether a single session or a maintenance regimen is proposed.

Each treatment plan is designed following an individualised medical assessment, in which the specialist determines the most appropriate regimen to achieve a natural, balanced, and safe result. The aim is to offer a clear and fixed budget before performing the procedure, so you can make an informed decision.

Are you suitable for a lip hydration treatment?

Lip hydration is indicated for people who want to improve the quality, texture, and plumpness of their lips without altering their volume or shape, whether due to genetics, dehydration, or changes associated with the passage of time. It is a treatment designed to rejuvenate and revitalise the lips while maintaining the natural expression of the face intact.

It is especially recommended if:

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    You have dry, dull, or chapped lips

    The treatment addresses the cause by rehydrating the mucosa from within rather than just on the surface.

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    You want to enhance your lips without gaining volume

    It is the option for those seeking healthy and plump lips without the treatment being noticeable.

  • 03

    Fine wrinkles have appeared around the lips

    Hydration smooths the vertical lines of the barcode and improves the perioral texture.

  • 04

    Your contour has lost definition

    This is the appropriate indication if the Cupid's bow or lip profile appears blurred, without the need to project it.

  • 05

    You smoke, sunbathe a lot or live in a dry climate

    These are factors that chronically dehydrate the labial mucosa and respond very well to a maintenance regimen.

  • 06

    You seek a subtle, reversible result without downtime

    Hyaluronic acid is absorbable and the treatment allows you to carry on with your normal life the same day.

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Anaís, patient from Barcelona

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Lip Augmentation, Cupid's Bow ✨

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Begoña, patient from Madrid

Natural lip augmentation ✨

When is it not indicated?

Lip hydration is not indicated if you are looking to increase volume or change the shape of the lip: in that case, the correct treatment is lip augmentation. It is also not performed on active infections in the area, such as an outbreak of cold sores, and is individually assessed in pregnancy, breastfeeding, autoimmune diseases, or history of reactions to fillers. The prior medical assessment exists precisely to rule out these situations.

Our medical team facial aesthetic medicine

The Instituto de Benito is a reference in lip hydration and rejuvenation treatments within aesthetic medicine. Lip hydration is always performed by a specialist doctor in aesthetic medicine, never non-medical personnel.

Our team combines medical excellence, maximum technical precision, and a human and personalised approach, ensuring safe, effective, and natural results. Each treatment is carefully adapted to the features and identity of each person, achieving healthy, luminous lips in perfect harmony with the face.

Commitment to facial aesthetic medicine

At the Instituto de Benito, patient safety is always the top priority. All aesthetic medicine treatments are carried out after a thorough medical assessment and with personalised follow-up, allowing for early anticipation and control of any possible effects or incidents.

The medical team works following the most demanding clinical protocols, relying on cutting-edge technology and precise planning for each treatment. This comprehensive approach allows us to offer safe, high-quality procedures with natural results that suit each patient.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does lip hydration last?

The result of lip hydration lasts between 4 and 6 months. Non-crosslinked hyaluronic acid is absorbed faster than that of a filler, which is why the usual protocol includes maintenance sessions. Factors such as smoking, sun exposure, metabolism, or previous dehydration level shorten this duration; during the medical assessment, the most suitable protocol for your case is determined.

What is the difference between lip hydration and lip filler?

Lip hydration uses low-density, non-crosslinked hyaluronic acid in superficial microinjections on the mucosa: it enhances juiciness, texture, and luminosity without increasing volume. Filler or augmentation uses crosslinked hyaluronic acid, which is denser and more structural, to provide volume, projection, and shape. They are complementary treatments: one works on the quality of the tissue and the other on its architecture.

How is lip hydration done?

Lip hydration is performed in a medical consultation and lasts about 30 minutes. After assessment and analysis with NESAI® ultrasound, the area is cleaned and disinfected, topical anaesthesia is applied, and superficial microinjections of hyaluronic acid are distributed across the lip mucosa and, if applicable, the contour. Once finished, you can go home and resume your usual activities the same day.

Does lip hydration hurt?

Lip hydration is a well-tolerated treatment. Topical anaesthesia is applied before starting, and the needles used are very fine, so most patients only describe small pricks or a mild stinging sensation. As they are superficial microinjections, it is usually less uncomfortable than a lip filler.

How much does lip hydration cost?

Lip hydration costs from €350 at Instituto de Benito, with medical assessment and NESAI® ultrasound included. The final price is adjusted according to the degree of dehydration, the amount and type of product needed, and whether a single session or a maintenance schedule is planned. The budget is finalised and explained before the treatment is carried out.

Does lip hydration add volume?

No, lip hydration does not add volume: it is not its purpose. By retaining water, hyaluronic acid can produce a very subtle improvement in lip turgor, but it does not provide structural volume or change the shape. If you are looking for visibly plumper lips, the indicated treatment is lip augmentation.

The most common include swelling, redness, sensitivity, or small bruises in the treated area, which disappear in a few days. In rare cases, temporary irregularities or slight asymmetries may appear, which are easily corrected in consultation. Serious complications are exceptional when the treatment is performed correctly.

Is it a safe treatment?

Lip hydration has a very high safety profile when performed by a specialist doctor, following individual assessment and with approved materials. Hyaluronic acid is a natural component of the body, biocompatible and reabsorbable. The prior analysis with NESAI® ultrasound adds an extra level of control by allowing the detection of previous products before infiltration.

What risks does lip hydration have?

The most common effects of lip hydration are mild and temporary: redness, slight swelling, sensitivity, or small bruises at the injection sites, which resolve within hours or a few days. Significant complications are exceptional; prior medical assessment, knowledge of anatomy, and follow-up are the tools to prevent and treat them early.

When can I resume normal activities after the treatment?

You can resume normal activities on the same day as the lip hydration. It is recommended to avoid applying makeup on the lips for a few hours, as well as intense heat, sauna, and high-intensity exercise for the first 24 hours.

How often should lip hydration be repeated?

Lip hydration is repeated every 4 to 6 months for most patients. In very dehydrated lips, the specialist may recommend a couple of sessions close together initially, to restore tissue quality, and then space them out as maintenance.

Can I combine lip hydration with other treatments?

Yes, lip hydration is often combined with lip augmentation, perioral contour treatments, or facial skin quality protocols. The combination and order of sessions are planned during the medical assessment.

Is it noticeable that you've had lip hydration?

It should not be noticeable. The desired result with lip hydration is a lip with a better appearance, more luscious and luminous, without changing its shape or size. It is precisely the treatment chosen by those who want to enhance their lips without any intervention being perceived.

Is lip hydration the same as a moisturising balm?

No. A balm acts only on the surface of the lip and its effect disappears when removed. Lip hydration is a medical treatment in which hyaluronic acid is infiltrated into the mucosa and acts from the inside for months. The cosmetic maintains the result; the medical treatment rehydrates the tissue.

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