Typically, lip injections are fast and easy. Some patients feel minor discomfort and or a slight pinch, but pain is usually brief and manageable. Everyone's body is different, of course, and some people may experience more pain than others. The amount of filler injected can also affect how much pain you experience.
After 12 to 24 hours, your pain should go away. Your swelling should go away after 24 to 48 hours, but it may take up to a week. If you want your lips filled before a big event, like a wedding, you should schedule the procedure at least two weeks ahead of time to make sure you've completely recovered.
Prepare for a Bit of Pain
Even though the procedure is very quick and painless, due to the anesthetics, there might be some soreness after the procedure. Every hyaluronic lip filler (or almost every), contains lidocaine, which helps with numbing the pain during the injection process.
What do lip fillers feel like? The numbing cream dulls the sensation but you can feel a slight scratch and then the needle moving under the lip skin, and a slight burn as it pulls back out again, which initially feels a little uncomfortable (think back to the first time you ever had any of your facial hair threaded).
The numbing feeling will go away within a few hours after treatment. Pain tolerance does vary from person to person but most patients find that the treatment is more comfortable than they expect!
Yes, you can but it may be a bit tender and the kisses should be gentle! And in order to increase the longevity of your fillers, you should avoid touching the area for at least 2 days, so avoid wearing lipstick or applying lip balms.
Kissing can apply a lot of pressure to the lips and increase risk of infection (there is a lot of bacteria in the mouth!), so it is best to avoid kissing for 48–72 hours after getting lip filler treatment. Your lips will probably be a bit tender and swollen, so kissing might not be that appealing anyway!
The rule of thumb I use is; If you are only wanting either “just the top lip” or “just the bottom lip” to be larger, a 0.5ml will Typically produce the desired outcome. The majority of the dermal filler will be placed in the area that is of concern, with any minor remaining filler to define and contour the remaining.
It depends on the formula you choose, but according to Green, most last six months to a year. This means that if you love your initial results, take plenty of pics because it does fade. And there's not really much you can do to prolong the filler, since everybody metabolizes differently.
Straight After Lip Filler
Despite the lips being injected with filler, they actually should not swell dramatically straight after the procedure. The lips should appear as they will do once the post-treatment swelling (which can arrive later) has diminished – so you should see your lips exactly as the finished product.
Lip filler is a very popular treatment in health and beauty today. The average cost of lip fillers ranges between $400 – $2000 depending on the particular filler and treatment used to meet your needs.
Do's and don'ts after lip filler
do avoid kissing or massaging your lips directly after the procedure and possibly for up to 24 hours if it is your first lip filler injection. do be gentle with your skin while washing for 24 hours. don't use and exfoliating agent for 24 hours or any harsh cleaning brush.
There's no rule against getting both lip fillers and a lip flip! In fact, this two-pronged approach is growing in popularity. You can get a dermal filler in the lower lip and a lip flip above, or maybe you want to add on a lip flip to lip fillers injected a few months ago to enhance the shape and extend the results.
It's a common misconception that dermal filler is going to dramatically change your appearance with the very first treatment. In actual fact, 1ml of dermal filler is just enough to create a very subtle result that clients can then build upon over time (if that's your goal).
The most common amount used at Dr Jess Aesthetics ranges from 0.65-0.8ml. If you have naturally full lips or only want minor corrections or definition in certain areas, 0.55ml could be the best option for you.
The Russian technique accentuates the cupid's bow to resemble a heart-shape by injecting additional volume and lift into the center of the lips, while the sides still remain relatively in line with the face. The result is doll-like while still appearing naturally full and plump.
0.5ml is a great introductory filler amount for first-time lip filler clients, especially if you're nervous of what the result will be. Remember you will swell after treatment a little, so you will not see major change with 0.5ml after the treatment has settled over the first 2-4 weeks.
Apply ice to your lips afterward using an ice pack or an ice cube covered in a thin cloth (so it doesn't stick to the lip and cause pain). This will help ease swelling, itching, bruising, and any other pain. Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 to 48 hours after you get lip or any other dermal fillers.
Patients tend to report that lip swelling is the worst the first day after their injection, particularly in the morning. Swelling should go down within 2–3 days after your lip filler treatment, and should subside completely within 2 weeks post-treatment.
The importance of lip ratio
To achieve a natural result, the lower lip should appear always slightly bigger than the upper one. The ideal vertical height ratio of the upper lip to the lower lip should be 1:1.6.
There are a plethora of fillers on the market that are perfect for restoring volume loss, it just depends on how much volume or plump you want to add. Kylie prefers Juvederm, a brand of filler that's owned by Allergan. While there are different types of Juvederm fillers, Kylie's team goes for Juvederm Ultra Plus.
The desire for full lips
Full lips have long been desired by women because they signify youth and femininity. Evolutionary psychology also suggests that women with a full pout are often associated with a strong mating potential. One of the most visible signs of ageing is a pair of thin and flat lips.