Severe allergic reactions to lip fillers are rare, but remain a possibility nonetheless. In some cases, patients have an allergic reaction to the Hyaluronic acid or polylactic acid (PLA) that is present in some fillers.
Swelling and bruising. Redness and tenderness at the site of the injection. Reactivation of cold sores or fever blisters (herpes simplex) of the lips or area surrounding the lips.
excessive bleeding. excessive bruising and swelling. lip asymmetry where the injection has not been even been placed. lip bumps and irregularities caused by improper injection technique.
You may experience considerable swelling during the first two days of getting a lip filler injection. However, this swelling should subside by the fourth day. If you experience extreme swelling three or four days post treatment, you should consult your doctor or dentist immediately, as it may be something serious.
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.
It's common to experience a little swelling around the injection site and edges of your lips. To help minimize excessive swelling and reduce any discomfort, it's fine to apply ice immediately after your appointment and in the days following, as needed. Alternate a few minutes on and a few minutes off.
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HOW OFTEN SHOULD I MASSAGE LIP FILLER? Lumps that are noticeable 5-7 days after the treatment can take 2-3 days to dissolve with lip massage. So repeat the massage 2-3 times a day until your lumps disappear and your lips feel smooth and even.
#3 You go Through Exponentially More Lip Product Keeping your lips hydrated is important after your lip filler injections. Hyaluronic acid, the substance filler is made from, draws in water which means your lips have the chance to become more easily chapped and peely. To help prevent this, you need to stay hydrated.
Bruising may occur if an artery or blood vessel has become blocked due to filler injection. Bruising may range from a blue discoloration to a dusky purple-grey appearance. Swelling is likely to occur in and around the injection site if vascular obstruction is present, and may range from mild to severe.
Patients often notice that their lips feel lumpy, bumpy, and/or overly inflated following lip filler injections. This is a normal phenomenon and is to be expected. Over the next 14 days, as the fillers settle and soften, the lips should become much smoother and more even.
Hyaluronic acid is produced naturally within the body and small amount of the filler is immediately absorbed upon impact, sometimes up to 30%. So, not only is the full syringe a small amount of product, a portion of the filler is immediately absorbed.
Hyaluronic acid is held together by bonds and constant movement will cause these bonds to eventually break down. So, how much you move your lips – like talking or chewing – directly correlates to how quickly your lip filler will break down.
People with higher metabolisms will experience shorter filler results because their bodies will break the filler compound down faster than those with slower metabolisms. The same goes for other treatments such as BOTOX® and Dysport®.
The results of some Juvederm® fillers can last for up to a year or longer, but most patients will generally be ready to come back for additional lip injections about six months after their initial session.
The following tips will help your lips as they heal: Apply an ice pack for up to 10 minutes to reduce inflammation, pain and swelling. Avoid wearing lipstick, lip balm or any other product on your lips for at least 24 hours. Refrain from touching or puckering your lips, including kissing and sipping from a straw.
DON'T: massage your lips.
Massaging freshly injected lips risks moving the filler around causing the possibility of desportation and undesirable results.
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.
Avoid overfilling
Even though dermal injections usually come in 1mL syringes, you should avoid using the entire syringe in one appointment.
One syringe of filler you can expect slightly plumper lips with a smoother appearance. We use fillers like Restylane and Juvederm to create natural looking and feeling lips enhancement. Two syringes of dermal filler will get clients noticeably smoother and plumper and for some clients a true volume change.
That said, these injectable treatments take some time to integrate into your tissues, and it's normal for your dermal filler to take up to two weeks to fully settle into your face.
Answer: Yes, within the first few days
That is why your lips can swell a bit if you have eaten a salty meal or are retaining water. By two weeks after the treatment, the volume should be stable and you should have what you can expect as a result. Hope this helps.
Lumps are actually a common side effect after a dermal filler or lip filler treatment. Often they are a short-term problem, but if not, they are correctable by an aesthetic medical professional.
Hello Koriannkendl,If you are noticing fluctuations with the morning being the time when they are the biggest, then this is residual swelling from the product being injected. The reason is that swelling tends to be pulled downwards from gravity during the day.