EDUCATIONAL AREA: Find your Treatment
Dr Harry JamesEvery treatment, personally
In short
Lips perioral at Dr Harry Clinic, Chiswick and Covent Garden. Every treatment is carried out personally by Dr Harry James, MBChB PGDip (CAIT), GMC 7528423, at a CQC registered clinic.
At a glance
Reviews
★★★★★
Dr Harry is absolutely amazing, I can’t recommend him enough. I had my usual skin maintenance treatments yesterday, and for the first time I decided to try a lip booster. Harry was so informative, knowledgeable, and reassuring throughout, and he made me feel completely at ease. I was originally offered standard lip filler, but as I’m in my 60s I wanted something more subtle and natural-looking, the lip booster felt like the perfect choice. I left the clinic with only a little swelling (nothing too bad at all) and my lips already look healthier, more youthful, and beautifully natural. I’m genuinely thrilled with the result and can’t thank him enough. Five-star-plus treatment every time. His prices are very reasonable, and his manner with patients is kind, professional, and wonderful. I’m already looking forward to my next appointment, even if I have to wait a few months because the results last so well. Thank you Dr. Harry ❤️
IIvana SwanCovent Garden · via Google
★★★★★
Dr. Harry is incredibly knowledgeable and really takes his time to talk you through everything, answer any questions, and ensure you’re comfortable throughout the whole appointment. I never felt rushed, and he explained the treatment and expected results clearly, which made me feel really confident in the process. I’m so pleased with my results and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.
NNatasha-LaraChiswick · via Google
★★★★★
Great experience for an ultrasound-guided filler dissolution treatment. Dr Harry was very patient, caring and professional. I really appreciated the thorough consultation and felt well looked after throughout the treatment. Very happy with the results!
KKasey SongCovent Garden · via Google
★★★★★
I visited Dr Harry after having my lips done by a few, other practitioners and my experience was positively incomparable. Harry was extremely thorough with his questioning, support and actual practice, I felt reassured and at ease, alike did my Mum, at the hands of Harry. I had 0.6ml of lip filler and was extremely impressed that he reevaluated my lips afterwards, adding in the remaining filler into specific areas. I did not have 1 single bruise, despite coming up black and blue in the past, and my lips are the most symmetrical they have ever looked. 1 million percent the best investment I have made to my face and I would never recommend going to anybody else! I visited the Chiswick clinic and it was beautiful🫶🏼 thank you Harry
EEmmaChiswick · via Google
★★★★★
I went to Dr Harry Clinic after both a recommendation and doing a lot of research, as this was my first anti-wrinkle injection treatment and choosing someone I truly trusted was really important to me. From the moment I arrived, Dr. Harry immediately made me feel at ease. He was so lovely, professional, and took the time to explain everything in detail. Most importantly, he really listened to what I wanted - especially my preference for a very natural look. Two weeks later, I had my complimentary follow-up appointment and I was already so happy with the results. At the follow-up, Harry was an absolute perfectionist, carefully assessing everything to ensure it was as balanced and natural as possible, with a small top-up where needed. Overall, my experience exceeded all expectations. If it’s your first time having treatment, or you’re looking for a new injector, I genuinely cannot recommend Dr Harry Clinic enough. One of the best decisions I’ve made.
YYasemin AksoyChiswick · via Google
★★★★★
Dr Harry is absolutely amazing, I can’t recommend him enough. I had my usual skin maintenance treatments yesterday, and for the first time I decided to try a lip booster. Harry was so informative, knowledgeable, and reassuring throughout, and he made me feel completely at ease. I was originally offered standard lip filler, but as I’m in my 60s I wanted something more subtle and natural-looking, the lip booster felt like the perfect choice. I left the clinic with only a little swelling (nothing too bad at all) and my lips already look healthier, more youthful, and beautifully natural. I’m genuinely thrilled with the result and can’t thank him enough. Five-star-plus treatment every time. His prices are very reasonable, and his manner with patients is kind, professional, and wonderful. I’m already looking forward to my next appointment, even if I have to wait a few months because the results last so well. Thank you Dr. Harry ❤️
IIvana SwanCovent Garden · via Google
★★★★★
I visited Dr Harry after having my lips done by a few, other practitioners and my experience was positively incomparable. Harry was extremely thorough with his questioning, support and actual practice, I felt reassured and at ease, alike did my Mum, at the hands of Harry. I had 0.6ml of lip filler and was extremely impressed that he reevaluated my lips afterwards, adding in the remaining filler into specific areas. I did not have 1 single bruise, despite coming up black and blue in the past, and my lips are the most symmetrical they have ever looked. 1 million percent the best investment I have made to my face and I would never recommend going to anybody else! I visited the Chiswick clinic and it was beautiful🫶🏼 thank you Harry
EEmmaChiswick · via Google
★★★★★
I went to Dr Harry Clinic after both a recommendation and doing a lot of research, as this was my first anti-wrinkle injection treatment and choosing someone I truly trusted was really important to me. From the moment I arrived, Dr. Harry immediately made me feel at ease. He was so lovely, professional, and took the time to explain everything in detail. Most importantly, he really listened to what I wanted - especially my preference for a very natural look. Two weeks later, I had my complimentary follow-up appointment and I was already so happy with the results. At the follow-up, Harry was an absolute perfectionist, carefully assessing everything to ensure it was as balanced and natural as possible, with a small top-up where needed. Overall, my experience exceeded all expectations. If it’s your first time having treatment, or you’re looking for a new injector, I genuinely cannot recommend Dr Harry Clinic enough. One of the best decisions I’ve made.
YYasemin AksoyChiswick · via Google
See it on the face
Each concern marked where it appears. Choose one to look closer and read what it is, why it happens and what treats it.
Lips & Perioral · concern 01
Lips & Perioral · concern 02
Lips & Perioral · concern 03
Lips & Perioral · concern 04
Lips & Perioral · concern 05
At the core of Dr Harry’s treatment philosophy is a detailed assessment of the lips and surrounding structures to identify concerns, balance facial proportions, and customise the treatment plan for refined results.
Every lip treatment begins with an in-depth analysis of lip anatomy, volume distribution, muscle dynamics, and overall harmony with surrounding features. Dr Harry assesses:
Lip volume and proportion between the top and bottom lip
Definition of the vermillion border and philtrum
Lip symmetry and projection
Perioral wrinkles and vertical lip lines
Hydration and texture quality of the lip tissue
This thorough evaluation allows for highly targeted treatment strategies that align with your aesthetic goals while preserving natural movement and character.
Lip treatments demand precision, restraint, and aesthetic sensitivity. Dr Harry’s treatment planning process ensures that results are elegant, not exaggerated, enhancing what’s already there rather than dramatically changing it.
Treatment is selected based on individual needs, whether addressing age-related volume loss, congenital asymmetry, or restoring lip hydration and definition. The result is a soft, balanced enhancement that integrates harmoniously with the entire face.
Designed to restore or subtly enhance volume using soft hyaluronic acid-based fillers, this treatment improves fullness while maintaining natural lip shape. Dr Harry uses a precision-guided technique to avoid overfilling and ensure perfect proportion.
Ideal for:
Naturally thin lips
Age-related volume loss
Smoothing vertical creases on the lips
A non-filler approach using botulinum toxin to subtly evert the upper lip, creating the illusion of fuller lips without adding volume. Particularly effective for patients seeking enhancement with minimal change.
Ideal for:
A hidden or inward-turning upper lip
Patients avoiding dermal filler
A softer, natural-looking enhancement
Enhancing the edges of the lips without increasing size. This treatment refines the outline and helps define the cupid’s bow, offering youthful lip contour and enhanced lipstick retention.
Ideal for:
Faded lip borders
Lipstick bleeding
Subtle shape correction
Vertical lip lines around the mouth (perioral wrinkles) can be softened with a combination of wrinkle-relaxing injections and fine dermal fillers. Dr Harry chooses the technique based on line depth and skin integrity.
Ideal for:
Smokers or ex-smokers
Lines visible even at rest
Patients seeking smoother perioral skin
Microinjections of hydrating hyaluronic acid improve lip texture, reduce fine lines, and enhance overall lip softness. Particularly effective for dehydrated lips or those seeking a glossy, youthful finish.
Ideal for:
Dry or cracked lips
Fine lip lines
A healthier-looking lip surface
The most effective lip rejuvenation often combines several treatments tailored to the specific anatomy and aesthetic of each patient. Dr Harry’s skill lies in knowing which techniques to combine, and when, to achieve soft, natural elegance.
A typical lip rejuvenation plan may combine:
Lip volume enhancement
Definition of the vermillion border
Softening of perioral wrinkles
Hydration with lip-specific skin boosters
Dr Harry’s bespoke approach ensures lips remain in harmony with the entire face, enhancing your natural beauty, never distorting it.
Lip treatments require ongoing care to maintain results, with touch-up appointments tailored to individual response and goals.
Maintenance Schedule:
Dermal fillers: typically 9 to 12 months
Lip flip (botulinum toxin): every 3 to 4 months
Skin boosters: 2 to 3 sessions spaced 4 weeks apart, then maintenance every 4 to 6 months
Ongoing care with Dr Harry ensures that results remain soft, fresh, and refined over time, with subtle adjustments as your face evolves.
The lips are central to facial beauty and attractiveness, playing crucial roles in facial expressions, communication, and overall facial harmony. Understanding lip anatomy and aesthetic principles is essential for achieving beautiful, natural-looking enhancement results.
The lips contain complex anatomical structures including muscles, blood vessels, and specialised tissues that require expert understanding for safe and effective treatment. The relationship between lip proportions and overall facial harmony is crucial for achieving attractive results.
Dr Harry’s expertise in lip treatments comes from his comprehensive understanding of lip anatomy and his experience as a trainer in aesthetic medicine. This knowledge ensures that treatments achieve beautiful enhancement whilst maintaining natural appearance and function.
Dermal fillers are used to add volume, define lip borders, and correct asymmetry, enhancing lip aesthetics while maintaining natural proportions and movement.
Anti-wrinkle injections to the orbicularis oris muscle create a delicate outward roll of the upper lip, enhancing smile aesthetics without volume.
Fine lines above the lip are softened using a precise combination of filler and anti-wrinkle treatment, restoring a smoother, youthful look around the mouth.
Filler is used to treat marionette lines and downturned mouth corners, improving lower face support and creating a more positive, rested appearance.
Meet Dr Harry James
Dr Harry James brings a wealth of experience and clinical precision to our London clinics. As a certified trainer in aesthetic medicine and a finalist in multiple national aesthetic award ceremonies, Dr Harry is recognised for his advanced techniques, patient-focused results, and commitment to setting high standards in non-surgical aesthetics.
His expertise extends beyond delivering treatment, he actively trains other practitioners and remains at the forefront of the field through continuous education and professional development.
Common questions
No. Dr Harry’s technique focuses on natural-looking results that enhance your own lip shape. Every treatment is customised to your facial proportions, ensuring subtle, elegant enhancement, never overfilled.
Lip fillers typically last between 6 to 12 months, depending on the product used, your metabolism, and lifestyle. Regular maintenance can help prolong and preserve results.
A lip flip uses anti-wrinkle injections to subtly relax the upper lip muscle, allowing the lip to roll outward slightly for a fuller appearance. It doesn’t add volume like filler but can enhance shape and reduce a gummy smile.
Yes. Smoker’s lines (perioral lines) can be treated with fine filler or anti-wrinkle injections to smooth the area while preserving natural lip movement and expression.
Discomfort is minimal. A topical anaesthetic is applied beforehand, and the fillers used by Dr Harry contain lidocaine to further reduce any sensation. Most patients find the treatment very tolerable.
Absolutely. Dr Harry performs a detailed symmetry assessment and uses precise injection techniques to balance lip shape and volume, ensuring results that are both beautiful and natural.
You may experience mild swelling or bruising for a few days. Most patients return to normal activities immediately. Results are visible straight away, with final refinement as swelling subsides.
Yes. Many patients choose to combine lip enhancement with cheek contouring or skin boosters for a more harmonised facial result. Dr Harry will create a bespoke plan based on your goals.
This varies by treatment type. Dermal fillers may need top-ups every 6 to 12 months, while lip flips (anti-wrinkle injections) typically require maintenance every 3 to 4 months.
Your visit
The same five steps for every patient, whatever you come in for.
Book online or call the clinic. A consultation is £75 and is redeemable against your treatment if you go ahead. Two to four weeks is the usual lead time.
A full medical history review, then a detailed assessment of your concerns and goals. Where the skin itself is the question, that includes an Observ 520x scan, which looks under the surface at sun damage, pigmentation and hydration. Unhurried, and with time to ask everything you want to ask. About the skin analysis
Dr Harry talks through the options and what each can and cannot do, then builds a personalised plan. Nothing is decided for you, and there is no obligation to treat on the day.
Carried out by Dr Harry James himself, never handed to whoever is free. You leave with written aftercare and a number to call if anything concerns you.
A follow up to assess how the treatment settled, monitor anything that needs watching and plan maintenance or next steps.
Where to have it
West London
Lips perioral with Dr Harry James at our Chiswick clinic, W4. Six days a week, by appointment.
Dr Harry Clinic, Aesthetic Clinic in Chiswick300 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, London W4 1NP
★★★★★ Rated 5.0 on Google
Central London
Lips perioral with Dr Harry James at our Covent Garden clinic, WC2. Thursdays and Fridays, by appointment.
Dr Harry Clinic, Aesthetic Clinic in Covent GardenJubilee Hall, 30 The Piazza, Covent Garden, London WC2E 8BE
★★★★★ Rated 5.0 on Google
Lips perioral is available at both clinics, at the same price and with the same practitioner: Dr Harry James carries out every treatment himself. Chiswick clinic · Covent Garden clinic.
From the journal
Lips lose hyaluronic acid, the vermillion border and white roll blur, the upper lip lengthens and the corners turn down. Dr Harry James explains what…
A lip flip changes position, lip filler changes shape. Dr Harry James compares the two treatments side by side: results, longevity, downtime, safety…
The question people mean is not “how long does filler last” but “how long before it stops doing what I paid for”. Those are different dates, usually…
More in this range
Ready when you are
A £75 consultation with Dr Harry James at Chiswick or Covent Garden, redeemable against your treatment if you go ahead. He assesses, explains what lips perioral can and cannot do for you, and writes a plan. Nothing is decided for you on the day.
Chiswick, W4 and Covent Garden, WC2020 3633 8687
