Research Correspondent · Editorial staff
Iris Calderon
Reports on safety, side effects, and informed consent in lip filler.
6 stories by Iris Calderon
Before You Book5 min · Iris Calderon
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 Book4 min · Iris Calderon
How to prepare for your lip filler appointment
Simple steps in the two weeks before that reduce bruising and swelling.
July 3, 2026
The Procedure5 min · Iris Calderon
Russian Lips and Other Filler Trends, Translated
Technique names travel faster than their definitions. What the trending lip styles actually mean, and how to use them in a consultation.
July 2, 2026
Care & Recovery5 min · Iris Calderon
Lip care and keeping your lips healthy
Healthy lips are the canvas, and they show enhancement best.
May 1, 2026
Natural Results5 min · Iris Calderon
Achieving natural-looking lip enhancement
Subtlety, proportion, and the right injector separate elegant from obvious.
January 12, 2026
The Procedure5 min · Iris Calderon
The lip flip: a subtle alternative to filler
A neuromodulator trick that shows more upper lip without adding volume.
December 23, 2025