Columnist · Editorial staff
Horatio Banfield
Specializes in myth-checking common claims about lip filler against the published literature.
8 stories by Horatio Banfield
Before You Book7 min · Horatio Banfield
Lip Filler and Dental Work: The Scheduling Order Nobody Gives You
A routine cleaning two weeks after lip filler is one of the recognized triggers for a delayed swelling reaction, and almost no injector mentions it. The fix costs nothing. It is entirely a question of what you book first.
July 25, 2026
Before You Book6 min · Horatio Banfield
Lip filler while pregnant or breastfeeding: what the guidance says
The honest answer is wait, and the reason is caution rather than proven harm. Why providers pause, and how to time it.
July 16, 2026
Before You Book5 min · Horatio Banfield
Lip filler and cold sores: what to know before you book
Injections can wake a dormant virus. Who needs to plan for it, how a cheap antiviral prevents it, and when to reschedule.
July 8, 2026
Before You Book6 min · Horatio Banfield
Lip filler myths worth retiring
Stretched lips, ruined lips, instant results: the common claims, checked against the evidence.
July 5, 2026
Before You Book4 min · Horatio Banfield
How to prepare for your lip filler appointment
Simple steps in the two weeks before that reduce bruising and swelling.
July 3, 2026
Before You Book6 min · Horatio Banfield
Questions to ask at your lip filler consultation
A short list that separates a careful injector from a quick upsell.
July 1, 2026
Before You Book5 min · Horatio Banfield
Choosing the right injector for your lips
The single biggest factor in a natural, safe result.
May 28, 2026
Before You Book5 min · Horatio Banfield
Are you a candidate for lip augmentation?
Most healthy adults are, with the right expectations and injector.
March 19, 2026