As with any bruise after a dermal filler treatment, you should see lip filler bruising subside between five and seven days. As it is one of the most common side effects of this procedure, we advise patients not to have a lip filler treatment immediately before an important event.
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.
As long as you gently place the cold compress on your lips and avoid applying excessive pressure (for example, don't try to hold the compress between your lips), it's perfectly safe to ice your lips. You can apply the cold compress for 5 –10 minutes at a time in the 24 to 48 hours after your injections.
Apply ice to your lips immediately after the procedure to restrict blood flow, and then continue doing so for the next 48 hours. You should first cover the ice in a cloth or a towel so that the cold surface does not touch your lips, as it could cause mild frostbite.
A neutralizing concealer can cover up any bruise.
This will cover the bruise completely. First make sure your bruise is free of cuts, nicks, and stitches. Then choose a hypoallergenic concealer with a yellow base; the hue offsets blue discoloration. But if your bruise is red, you'll want to use a green concealer.
You might not bruise at all, you might bruise a little, or you might bruise badly. Generally, a bruise will last around 3-5 days, but we allow 2 weeks for bruising and swelling post filler and not to have treatment within 1 month of a special event, due to this risk.
Bruising is one of the most common complications with lip fillers. Bruising occurs when larger blood vessels are punctured by the needle being used to inject the fillers into the lips. Some degree of bruising should always be expected but several factors can increase the chance or severity of this occurrence.
Apply a cold compress for the first 24 to 48 hours after the injury. The quicker you ice, the more you minimize bruising. Avoid massaging the bruise or applying heat because it may make the bruise larger. After 48 hours, a warm compress can be used to help break the bruise apart and to encourage lymphatic drainage.
Consider Color Correcting
Think of the color wheel. For bruises, which normally boast a purple or blue hue, you'll want to use a yellow concealer to neutralize their appearance.
Apply VitaMedica Arnica + K Cream to areas most affecting by bruising (around the mouth and under the eyes) for several days before filler and Botox injections. This product contains Arnica and Vitamin K and is available for purchase at Rejuvent or at RejuventSkinCare.com.
Try to avoid salty foods for a few days after getting a filler treatment to avoid swelling. Also stay well hydrated by drinking plenty of water. This will flush out the salt from your system, which will in turn reduce the risk of swelling.
Apply Ice – While it's not recommended that patients put much pressure on their injection sites, gently applying ice to the treated areas can help reduce swelling. Avoid Exercising – An increased heart rate will cause your injection sites to swell; therefore, Dr.
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, you can massage the area.
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.
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Food & drink to avoid
– Alcohol – though it's tempting to toast to your lovely results, drinking in the first 24 hours could lead to bruising and swelling. – Caffeine – whether in food or drink form, could slow down the healing process as it can cause dehydration.
You are not allowed to smile for a few days after a lip filler. Facial expressions such as smiling, laughing, or frowning should have zero impact on your lip filler. It is actually better for you to smile and gently massage your lips, to help spread the product and produce a more natural end-result.
Swelling and redness around the lip area are common during lip injection recovery. The amount of lip filler used can also impact the level of swelling. This normal side effects with lip injections will be more noticeable and typically peak after two days, subsiding after two weeks.
Colors that are directly opposite of each other on the color wheel can offset each other, by hiding or drowning out the predominate color of a mark or bruise. By layering the opposite color of the blemish on top, it will camouflage the imperfection. If you have redness, green will tone it down.
Absolutely. An ice pack, bag of ice, or anything frozen placed on an injury when it occurs helps reduce the amount of blood that leaks from the blood vessels into the surrounding tissues. Putting ice on a fresh bruise can prevent severe discoloration.