Lip fillers are one of the most sought-after aesthetic procedures. They are quick and easy to administer and provide the lips with plumpness and definition. However, their appeal comes with many uncertainties.
Lip fillers are one of the most sought-after aesthetic procedures. They are quick and easy to administer and provide the lips with plumpness and definition. However, their appeal comes with many uncertainties.
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We rounded up some of the questions our patients often ask about lip fillers, and we hope our answers help you decide whether this treatment is right for you.
Lip fillers provide beautiful lips with little or no recovery time, but the results vary for everyone. Many factors contribute to the treatment’s effectiveness and the longevity of results. When considering a lip filler treatment, it is essential to understand all the details of proper aftercare and potential complications.
People will probably notice a difference in your appearance, but they may not be able to pinpoint the exact change if your lips are slightly fuller and natural-looking. The extent to which lip fillers are noticeable depends on the amount of filler used and the injector’s skill.
Once the pain and bruising from the injection subside, you shouldn’t be able to feel anything. If you feel the filler, or it appears lumpy, it may be because an inexperienced injector has injected the filler too close to the surface. It may also be the result of filler not properly integrating into the tissue. Going to a reputable, experienced injector and avoiding filler injection when you are sick decreases the likelihood of this happening.
For a week or two after a lip filler, the lips typically appear overfilled or uneven due to swelling, redness, and bruising. Some patients like the fuller appearance of their healing lips, but most people prefer to wait until the side effects are resolved before attending social events.
Activities that can ruin lip fillers include the following:
Note: Learn more about lip filler aftercare, what you should do, and what to avoid after getting lip fillers.
Lip fillers can migrate. Injectors who don’t have a good understanding of how fillers work and how they should be injected are more likely to inject the fillers at the wrong depth or choose the wrong product, increasing the risk of filler migration. Always go to trusted, licensed, and experienced injectors who use well-known brands of dermal fillers.
You can eat immediately after lip injections, but you must be careful about food temperature. Your lips will likely still be numb from the numbing cream, so avoid foods that are too hot or too cold because they may hurt your lips without you even feeling it. The day after getting lip fillers, you can eat anything.
Rubbing your lips after the procedure, which is what kissing inevitably entails, should be avoided for the first 24-48 hours post-injection. Be gentle and don’t touch your lips – either with your fingers or with someone else’s lips.
Wait 24 hours before wearing lipstick. If you want to cover the bruising, you may use a darker shade of lipstick. Remember, lipstick also counts as applying pressure and it is something that should be avoided. Additionally, use a new tube of lipstick to minimize the risks of infections.
Moving fast and sweating after getting a lip filler may increase the risk of infection. Wait at least 24 hours before engaging in any strenuous activity. However, light exercise, such as walking and gentle, upright yoga, is fine.
We advise patients to wait for seven days after their filler injections. During a flight you are exposed to decreased cabin pressure, which can worsen swelling and bruising. Additionally, the air in the aircraft is very dry, and fillers can attract the water from your skin and further dehydrate it. Make sure to schedule your fillers at least a week or two before planned travel.
It’s best to avoid smoking right after getting fillers, so try to abstain from cigarettes for up to 24 hours. Consider stopping altogether to reduce the risk of more severe health problems.
Drinking alcohol is not recommended for 24-48 hours after lip fillers. Alcohol can expand blood vessels, increasing the risk of swelling and bruising, especially in people whose lips have already experienced minor trauma from the injections.
The most popular lip fillers, such as Juvéderm and Restylane, are made from synthetic hyaluronic acid created in a lab and are not derived from animals. Therefore, they are technically vegan. However, these products often undergo lab testing on animals, so they are not considered cruelty-free.
Yes, lip fillers are often combined with other aesthetic treatments for comprehensive rejuvenation. They are frequently paired with a Botox lip flip for a more sensual appearance and other dermal fillers for smoothing the area around the mouth and in the lower face (e.g., wrinkles above the lips, nasolabial folds, etc.).
Permanent fillers are unsuitable for the lips because they carry a plethora of risks when injected in this sensitive area, including nodules, lumps, uneven results, and chronic inflammation. The only FDA-approved lip fillers are temporary and they are based on hyaluronic acid.
Note: Learn more about hyaluronic acid lip fillers and why they are the best choice for lip augmentation.
Lip fillers are typically made of hyaluronic acid, which can be dissolved using an enzyme called hyaluronidase. Injecting hyaluronidase can partially or fully reverse the effects of the filler in patients who are not satisfied with their results or experience complications.
Lip fillers are the most effective treatment for achieving full, soft, irresistible lips. They offer many benefits, but it is crucial to know all the details of the treatment’s aftercare and potential downsides before giving fillers a try.
Our medical professionals at Vibrant Skin Bar have years of experience injecting lip fillers and making patients happy.
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