Lip fillers are cosmetic injectable treatments designed to enhance the volume, shape, and definition of the lips. They are primarily made from hyaluronic acid, a substance naturally found in the body that helps retain moisture and add volume.
Downtime
- Minimal Downtime: Both treatments typically have minimal downtime. Patients may experience slight swelling, bruising, or redness immediately after the injection, which usually resolves within a few days. Most individuals can return to their normal activities right after the procedure, with some recommendations to avoid strenuous exercise and excessive sun exposure for a short period.
Recommended enhancing services:
- Aftercare options/kits are available
- LED light – can be done in office or we have Omnilux red light masks available for purchase
- Sheet mask to apply the evening of treatment
- Skincare products to enhance results and skin health
- Immune boost/anti-inflammatory IV can be infused during that treatment to help with recovery time and swelling
- Immune Boost IM injection can be done to help with inflammation
- Lip care product: we love Hydrinity, Glymed, and Revision
LIP FILLER PRE-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS
One Week Prior to dermal filler:
Avoid blood thinning over-the-counter medications such as aspirin, Motrin, ibuprofen, and Aleve.
Avoid supplements, including St. John’s Wort, Gingko biloba, primrose oil, garlic, ginseng, and Vitamin E.
2 Days Prior to Injections:
Avoid topical products such as Tretinoin (Retin-A), Retinol, Retinoids, Glycolic Acid, or any “anti-aging” products.
Avoid waxing, bleaching, tweezing, or using hair removal cream on the area to be treated.
Consider taking Arnica two days prior to the procedure. (This is not required, but it will help to lessen bruising.)
24 Hours Prior to Injections
Do not drink alcoholic beverages 24 hours prior.
General Recommendations:
If you have previously suffered from facial cold sores, there is a risk that the needle punctures could contribute to another eruption of cold sores. Please let your physician assistant know if you are prone.
Do not use dermal fillers if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, are allergic to any ingredients, or suffer from neurological disorders.
LIP FILLER POST-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS
What To Do After Fillers: The First Hour:
Apply an ice pack and consider Arnica.
Take acetaminophen to reduce pain as necessary.
Avoid itching or picking around the injection site. This is normal and generally disappears within a few hours to a few days. If these symptoms last more than 3 days, please contact our office.
6 to 10 Hours After Treatment:
Until the swelling and redness have resolved, avoid intense heat in the treated area(s). This includes sunbathing, tanning, saunas, hot tubs, or hot wax.
To help alleviate swelling, we recommend an antihistamine during the day, such as Zyrtec or Claritin, and Benadryl at night.
If there is a visible bump or notable localized bruising, you can massage the area. Depending on the areas treated and the product used, you may feel “firmness.” These areas will soften and settle with time (usually 1-2 weeks).
Sunscreen and makeup can be applied, and you may use a gentle cleanser on the area.
How To Reduce Bruising After Fillers:
Avoid drinking alcohol or partaking in strenuous exercise, as it may result in additional bruising.
To help alleviate bruising, we recommend taking Arnica (or bromelain), eating fresh pineapple, and applying ice to the area.