Tanjong Pagar / CBD
SBF Center
Dr Plus Aesthetics Clinic Singapore (Tanjong Pagar)
160 Robinson Road #03-10
Singapore 068914
About a three-minute walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT (East–West Line); the building has a carpark.
Doctor-Led Clinic
DrPlus Singapore · Injectables
Lip Filler in Singapore
Doctor-injected hyaluronic acid filler for lip shape, border definition, balance and subtle volume, planned around your own lips and face rather than a template. Every plan starts with a doctor's assessment at Tanjong Pagar, East Coast or Novena. Results vary by individual.
- Doctor-performed injections
- Hyaluronic acid, dissolvable
- Proportion-led planning
Medically reviewed by Dr Kenneth Lee, Medical DirectorLast reviewed October 2026Last updated 19 October 2026MBBCh (Cardiff University), GDipFP Dermatology (NUS)
— Who this page is for
Lip filler goals we see
Lip filler covers several different goals. What suits your lips, and what to avoid, is decided at a doctor-led consultation.
Subtle volume that still looks like you
You want slightly fuller lips without an overfilled look, in proportion with your face.
Definition or a softer border
The edge of the lip has become less distinct, or lipstick runs into fine lines around the mouth.
Uneven or thin lips
One side sits differently, or the upper lip almost disappears when you smile.
Dry-looking lips
You want lips to look smoother and more hydrated rather than bigger.
— What this involves
How lip filler works
Lip filler uses a soft hyaluronic acid (HA) gel placed in or around the lips to improve shape, definition or volume. HA is a sugar molecule found naturally in the skin; the body breaks injected HA down gradually, so results are temporary.
The lips move constantly and are very expressive, so small amounts in the right place look more natural than large volumes. Your doctor looks at the balance between the upper and lower lip, the lip border, the corners of the mouth and your profile before deciding where, and how much, to place.
Softer gels are used in the lips than in the cheeks or chin. Because the lips are mobile and have a rich blood supply, filler here usually lasts less time than in firmer areas, and technique matters.
In Singapore, dermal fillers are regulated medical devices and should be injected by a registered doctor after assessment. At DrPlus, the doctor who assesses your lips performs the treatment, at our Tanjong Pagar, East Coast or Novena clinic.
— What to expect on the day
Your lip filler appointment, step by step
A first visit combines the assessment and, if filler suits you, the treatment. You can also take the plan away and decide later.
— What to expect
Downtime and aftercare
The lips swell more than other areas, so plan for a few days of noticeable swelling. Most people return to work the next day.
Straight after
Swelling, tenderness and small bruises are common. A cold pack, used gently, can help. Avoid lipstick for the rest of the day.
First 48 hours
Avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol, saunas, very hot drinks and kissing or pressing on the lips.
First two weeks
Swelling settles and the lips can feel slightly firm or uneven before the final shape shows. Avoid dental work if you can.
Two-week review
Your doctor checks symmetry and shape. A small top-up is only considered if it is needed and safe.
How the result develops
Days 1–3
Swelling is at its most visible; lips can look larger than the final result.
Weeks 1–2
Swelling settles and the filler softens. The result is judged at the review, not before.
Months 6–12
The filler is gradually broken down. Lips usually fade sooner than firmer areas such as the cheeks.
How long filler lasts varies with the product, the amount used and your metabolism. Contact the clinic immediately if you notice increasing pain, skin that turns pale, dusky or blotchy, or any change in vision.
— Matching the goal
Lip goals and how they are approached
'Lip filler' describes several different techniques. The goal decides where filler goes and how much is used.
- A gradual approach, with a review before adding more, lowers the chance of an overfilled look.
- If your goal needs less filler than you expected, or none, your doctor will say so.
| Goal | What is usually done | Points to know |
|---|---|---|
| Subtle volume | Small amounts in the body of the lip | Built gradually; proportion matters more than size |
| Definition | Filler along the lip border | Can reduce lipstick bleed; small amounts look most natural |
| Balance or asymmetry | Different amounts on each side or each lip | Some asymmetry is normal and is not fully removed |
| Hydration | Very soft gel spread thinly | Smoother look with little change in size |
| Lines around the mouth | Often a combination of treatments | Filler alone may not be the right tool |
— Risks & side effects
Is lip filler safe? Risks and side effects
Lip filler is generally well tolerated when a trained doctor assesses you first, uses a registered product and injects conservatively. The lips have a rich blood supply, so the risks are explained before you decide.
- Common and short-lived: swelling, bruising and tenderness, often more than in other areas.
- Cold sores can flare after lip injections in people who get them; tell your doctor, as preventive medicine may be advised.
- Less common: lumps, unevenness, or filler spreading beyond the lip border over time. Most can be adjusted or dissolved with hyaluronidase.
- Rare but serious: filler blocking a blood vessel, which can damage the lip tissue. Increasing pain or pale, dusky or blotchy skin needs urgent review by the treating doctor.
- Not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, with an active cold sore or infection, or with a known allergy to the product or lidocaine.
— Choosing a doctor
How to choose a doctor for lip filler in Singapore
These questions are reasonable to ask at any clinic, including ours.
- Is a registered doctor assessing you and injecting? Any doctor can be looked up on the Singapore Medical Council's online register.
- Does the doctor discuss proportion and your whole face, and tell you if less filler would suit you better?
- Will the doctor name the HA filler product, and is it registered with the Health Sciences Authority?
- Is hyaluronidase available on site in case filler needs to be dissolved urgently?
- Are the risks explained, including cold sores and the rare risk of a blocked blood vessel?
- Is there a review visit, and do you receive a written plan with time to decide?
— Compared with alternatives
Lip filler compared with other options
Several treatments change how the lips look, and they work in different ways. This table describes them generally; your doctor explains which suit you and which DrPlus offers.
| Option | Designed for | Points to know |
|---|---|---|
| Lip filler (HA) | Shape, definition, balance and volume | Visible after swelling settles; lasts months; can usually be dissolved |
| Lip flip (anti-wrinkle injection) | An upper lip that rolls in when smiling | Relaxes muscle rather than adding volume; shorter-lived |
| Lip hydration treatments | Dry, finely lined lips | Little or no change in size |
| Cosmetic lip tattoo (lip blush) | Lip colour and the look of a defined border | Not a medical treatment; no volume change |
| Surgical lip procedures | Permanent change in lip size or shape | Performed by a surgeon; longer recovery; not reversible |
— Why DrPlus
How DrPlus approaches lip filler
Proportion-led lip work by a doctor, with small amounts and a review.
Doctor-assessed and doctor-injected
The doctor who assesses your lips performs the treatment and the review.
Planned around your face
Lip shape is planned against your profile, smile and facial proportions, not a standard size.
Clear about limits
If your goal needs less filler than you expect, or another treatment, we will tell you.
Three Singapore clinics
Tanjong Pagar, East Coast and Novena, with the same doctor-led standard at each.
Ready to discuss your skin?
Book a doctor-led assessment tailored to your concerns.
— Related treatments
Related treatments and guides
Lip concerns are often assessed alongside these options in the same consultation.
01
Dermal Fillers
Suited to: Cheeks, chin, jawline & moreThe full dermal filler service; lips are often planned together with other areas.
Learn More02
Anti-Wrinkle Injections
Suited to: Lip flip and lines around the mouthMuscle-relaxing injections used for some lip and mouth concerns.
Learn More03
Cheek Filler
Suited to: Mid-face volumeCheek support can change how the lower face and lips look in proportion.
Learn More04
Lip Flip vs Lip Filler
Suited to: Muscle or volume?How a lip flip differs from lip filler, and when each is used.
Learn More05
Anti-Wrinkle Injections vs Fillers
Suited to: Movement or volume?How the two treatments differ and when each is used.
Learn More06
First-Timer's Guide to Injectables
Suited to: Before your first treatmentWhat to ask, what to expect and how to prepare, written for Singapore patients.
Learn More— Our Singapore clinics
Three Singapore clinics, one doctor-led standard
Consultations and treatments are available at all three clinics — choose whichever is more convenient: the Tanjong Pagar CBD, Katong on the East Coast, or the Novena medical district.
East Coast / Katong
The Flow Mall
Dr Plus Aesthetics Clinic (East Coast)
66 East Coast Road #03-05
Singapore 428778
A short walk from Marine Parade MRT (Thomson–East Coast Line); The Flow Mall has a carpark.
Novena
Novena Medical Centre
Dr Plus Aesthetics Clinic (Novena)
10 Sinaran Drive #10-30
Singapore 307506
A short sheltered walk from Novena MRT (North–South Line); Novena Medical Centre has a carpark.
— FAQ
Common questions
Commonly around six months to a year. The lips move constantly and have a rich blood supply, so filler usually fades sooner than in the cheeks or chin. It varies with the product, the amount used and how your body breaks it down.
Not if the planning is careful. Overfilled lips usually come from adding more volume than the lip can carry. A conservative first session, a review at two weeks, and the option to add later keep the result in proportion.
The lips are sensitive, so numbing cream is applied first, and most lip fillers contain a local anaesthetic. Most people feel pressure and stinging that is manageable. Swelling for a few days is normal.
Tell your doctor about cold sores, medications and supplements that affect bruising, and any upcoming events or dental work. Plan treatment at least two weeks before an important occasion so swelling has settled.
Hyaluronic acid lip filler can usually be dissolved with an enzyme called hyaluronidase, for example if there is a lump, unevenness or a result you do not like. Your doctor discusses this as part of planning.
We do not publish patient result photos. Singapore's rules on medical advertising do not allow them to be used to promote treatments, and results vary between people. Your doctor explains what change is realistic for your lips at the consultation.
It should not change how you smile when placed in appropriate amounts. Lips can feel firm for the first days. If the concern is an upper lip that disappears when you smile, a lip flip or a combination may be discussed instead.
A lip flip with anti-wrinkle injections, lip hydration treatments, cosmetic lip tattooing for colour, or surgery for permanent change. Each does something different, so the right choice depends on what you want to change.
We see patients at SBF Center, 160 Robinson Road #03-10, in the Tanjong Pagar CBD (call +65 8851 9547), The Flow Mall, 66 East Coast Road #03-05, in Katong on the East Coast (call +65 8857 4917), and Novena Medical Centre, 10 Sinaran Drive #10-30, in Novena (call +65 8851 9505). All three clinics offer the same doctor-led consultations, so you can choose whichever location is more convenient.
SBF Center on Robinson Road is about a three-minute walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT (East–West Line) in the CBD, The Flow Mall on East Coast Road in Katong is a short walk from Marine Parade MRT on the Thomson–East Coast Line, and Novena Medical Centre on Sinaran Drive is a short sheltered walk from Novena MRT on the North–South Line. If you drive, all three buildings have carparks, with further public parking nearby.
— Request a Consultation
Book a lip filler assessment
Have your lips assessed by a doctor at Tanjong Pagar, East Coast or Novena and receive a conservative, written plan, with no obligation to proceed.
- Doctor-led assessment and recommendations
- Singapore clinics at Tanjong Pagar, East Coast and Novena
- Reviewed personally — not auto-routed
- Reply via WhatsApp, typically within one business day
Doctor-Led
Personalised Plans
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— Skin Education
Related Skin Education
Doctor-led guides written to help you understand your options before consultation. Each article links back to the relevant treatment pages.
InjectablesLip Flip vs Lip Filler: What's the Difference?
A 'lip flip' and lip filler are often confused, but they're completely different treatments. This guide explains what each does, how long they last, and how to choose.
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InjectablesBotulinum Toxin vs Dermal Fillers — What's the Difference?
They're often mentioned in the same breath, but Botox and dermal fillers do opposite jobs. Here's the difference in plain English — and how a doctor decides which (or both) you need.
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First Time Considering Injectables? A Singapore Starter Guide
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Medical disclaimer
Information on this page is for general education only and does not replace a consultation with a qualified medical practitioner. Suitability, downtime, risks, and results vary by individual. Please consult your doctor before deciding on any treatment. Read the full medical disclosure.
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