Honestly, I used to stress out about applying lip balm because of my lips... They're not thin, but they were kind of awkward. Especially since my lips are so flat, a cotton swab is a must-have when lining them. My lower lip feels flatter than my upper lip, which always felt a bit off. So this time, I just went ahead and got lip filler. I'd been putting it off, but I finally got it done. But when I looked in the mirror after getting it done, oh my... it felt completely different. My exact words were, "I want something that's not too much, but still has some presence," and they nailed that. My lips were once blurry, but now they're shaped like a heart, and the two sides are balanced, so I barely need to touch them up. It's so convenient. They added volume to the center of my lower lip, giving it a rounded, fuller look. It used to be flat, but now it definitely looks plumper. And even when I'm still, my lips have a shading effect, making my face look more defined. It feels like I put on more makeup for no reason haha. Since the wrinkles are less visible, I look plump even with just gloss. And since the swelling wasn't as bad as I thought even though it was right after the procedure, I went in for an appointment right away. What I like most is that it doesn't feel like it's separate from my face and blends naturally. In the past, when I looked in the mirror, the first thing I thought was "Oh, here...", but these days, I just keep changing my lip color haha. People who were always self-conscious about their lips will probably relate to my case...