3 Lip Filler Secrets I Bet You Didn’t Learn in Training.

(And Why I Make My Clients Talk).

Let’s be honest — most injectors tell their clients to stay completely still during lip filler. But here’s the secret: you actually learn more when they talk. This is one of those small things no one teaches you in training, but once you understand why it matters, you’ll never inject in silence again.

Why Talking Matters (and Why It’s Not Just Small Talk)

When your client talks, smiles, or says “O” or “E”, you’re not just chatting — you’re watching their lips in motion. And that’s where the magic (and safety) really happens.

Every time the lips move, the orbicularis oris muscle contracts and relaxes, revealing natural asymmetries, pull patterns, and how filler might sit once they’re speaking or laughing again.

In short, you’re treating dynamic anatomy, not a still photo. That’s the difference between a natural, balanced result and lips that look perfect on the bed but heavy or uneven a week later.

1. Use Speech To Check Symmetry

Ask them to say “P” or “O” while you’re working. Those sounds engage the whole mouth and show you if both sides are moving evenly. If one side looks tighter, fuller, or slower to move, you’ll catch it before it becomes obvious post-treatment.

2. Spot The Hidden Shifts

When clients talk, the vermilion border, philtral columns, and corners of the mouth subtly change shape. Watching that movement tells you exactly how their anatomy behaves under real-life conditions — eating, smiling, talking.
This is where migration mistakes usually start, so staying alert to those micro-shifts is key.

3. Keep The Conversation Flowing

The goal isn’t just safety, it’s comfort. A calm, engaged client holds less tension, which gives you cleaner, more precise injections.
So talk them through it. Ask how they’re feeling, get them to describe the sensation, even chat about their plans for the weekend — relaxed lips behave better than stiff, anxious ones.

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