For lip filler appointments
Numbing cream for lip fillers
Numbing cream for lip fillers is a topical preparation applied beforehand to support comfort. The lip is a sensitive area; many practitioners apply their own preparation as standard, and filler often contains a numbing agent, so check with yours first.
Numbing cream and gel for lip fillers
Professional — comfort level on the Senseless Scale, not a measure of strength.
Professional Strength Cream
30g · £55.99
Professional — comfort level on the Senseless Scale, not a measure of strength.
Professional Ultimate
£117.86
The Senseless Scale
Matching a tier to lip filler.
For lip filler, Clinical is where we'd start, with Advanced for sensitive lips. Gel suits the lip because it stays where it's placed. Check with your practitioner first, as most apply their own.
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Clinical
Clinical — comfort level on the Senseless Scale, not a measure of strength.
For shorter, lighter sessions and smaller areas.
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Advanced
Advanced — comfort level on the Senseless Scale, not a measure of strength.
For longer sessions and more sensitive areas.
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Professional
Professional — comfort level on the Senseless Scale, not a measure of strength.
Our practitioner tier — a formula developed specifically for professional use, for the longest and most sustained sessions.
What to know
Lip filler usually involves a sharp scratch and some pressure as the product is placed. Most practitioners apply numbing cream as part of prep. If you're preparing at home, with your practitioner's agreement, a gel suits the lip well because it stays where it's placed; a cream works for broader areas. Numbing is preparation for comfort, applied to clean skin before your appointment and removed before treatment — it isn't part of the procedure. Because clinics differ, check what yours would like you to do first.
The essentials
- Numbing for lip fillers is a topical preparation applied beforehand to support comfort.
- The lip is sensitive, so the scratch and pressure are brief but noticeable.
- Many practitioners apply their own preparation as standard, and filler often contains a numbing agent — check before preparing your own.
- Senseless is a UK range of cosmetic numbing cream, gel and spray in three strengths, made for use before tattoos, piercings and aesthetic treatments. It is a brand of Matrix Health Group Ltd.
Common questions
Can you use numbing cream before lip fillers?
Often yes, for comfort — but most practitioners apply numbing cream themselves and may prefer you don't apply your own, so check first.
What's the best numbing cream for lip fillers?
A gel suits the lip because it stays in place; a cream suits broader areas. Your practitioner can advise what's appropriate for your appointment.
Does lip filler hurt?
Most people describe a brief sharp scratch and some pressure, because the lip is a sensitive area. It varies from person to person; your practitioner can tell you what to expect.
Should I use gel or cream on my lips?
Gel suits the lip because it stays where it's placed; cream suits broader areas around the mouth. Apply to clean, unbroken skin and check with your practitioner first.
Is numbing cream safe before lip filler?
Use it only as directed: patch test 24 hours before first use, apply to clean, unbroken skin, avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes, and check with your practitioner first.
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