It takes up to 4 weeks for the filler to fully integrate into the tissue and some fillers are more cohesive than others. The product is widely used to treat fine lines and wrinkles in the skin, smoothing them out and helping patients regain their confidence along with a brighter, more youthful appearance.
Lip filler lumps usually go away within 2-3 weeks, either by themselves or with the help of the lip massage technique detailed above.
Your Ultimate Results. The filler can take several weeks to soften and settle into your skin. This means that patients won't see the ultimate results of their treatment immediately. Although individual results will vary, many people achieve the full effect within two weeks after receiving their injections.
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The peak appearance of filler results is typically observed about 4 to 6 weeks after the initial treatment. By this time, the filler has completely settled, and the body's response, including any swelling or bruising, has resolved.
The best results of dermal fillers are seen typically 1 to 2 weeks post treatment with some of the swelling and bruising dissipating by then. It could take up to 4 weeks for everything to completely settle down, at which point you will notice the results you're expecting.
About 24 hours post-treatment, avoid saunas and hot showers. Heat can cause blood vessels to expand, leading to swelling, bruising, and faster breakdown of the hyaluronic acid in the fillers, compromising their longevity and efficacy. This is especially true for intense heat.
Fillers remain moldable for 1-2 weeks, and pressure can deform your filler. The most common culprits? The face cradle on massage tables, tight ski goggles and swim goggles. Normal activities like washing your face or putting on make-up do not have enough force to mold your filler.
To know if your filler is botched, you should look out for signs such as lumps or irregularities in the skin, unevenness between sides of the face, pain or tenderness in the area, discoloration or bruising at the injection site, and redness or swelling around the area.
While there isn't a magic home remedy to instantly dissolve filler, a few practices can potentially speed up the process by encouraging circulation and boosting your body's metabolic rate: Massaging the Area: Gentle, consistent massage in the area where the filler was injected may help to break it down.
Fast forward 2-4 weeks from your injection appointment. By now, any residual swelling, bruising, and post-treatment firmness should be fully resolved. At this point, your cheek fillers should feel soft, smooth, and undetectably natural when you touch your skin.
“Pillow face” occurs when too much filler is injected into areas like the cheeks, nasolabial folds (the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth), lips, and under-eye area. This repeated overfilling can result in a bloated, round appearance that looks far from natural.
For most patients, consistent massage resolves any lumpiness resulting from lip fillers. However, some cases of persistent, painful lumps and nodules may require medical treatment.
It takes up to 4 weeks for the filler to fully integrate into the tissue and some fillers are more cohesive than others. We often advise patients that they should drink plenty of water to stay hydrated after treatment, as hyaluronic based fillers are water-binding.
If your lumps last longer than two weeks, they may have been caused by congealed hyaluronic acid. Although this cause is rare and uncommon, this can be corrected by injecting hyaluronidase into the lump.
Signs to look for include pain at the injection site and discolouration of skin (pale or deep red) for up to a few hours after filler injection.
Adverse reactions from facial fillers most commonly include prolonged swelling, asymmetry, bruising, and lumps or bumps. These can be embarrassing but are not serious in terms of health risks. Rarer, severe symptoms may include allergic reactions, blindness due to embolism, and death of skin cells.
Excess Fillers
The Bad: There is the problem with lips becoming too big, that it negatively affects your smile. Some patients with excess fillers in their lips experience teeth disappearance, in which the lips have become so thick that the teeth are completely hidden even while they smile.
Oftentimes, it can take a few weeks for patients to get used to the look and feel of their new fillers, which is completely normal. After this time, fillers that were injected properly should begin to soften and even out for a strikingly natural look and feel.
You should massage after having injectable dermal fillers in areas where the skin is thinner, such as the lips or lower eyelids, but massaging too much and in other areas could actually break down the filler, resulting in less volume. Or it may cause filler migration.
Your filler should be touch dry in approximately one hour, though drying times can vary by product so be sure to check the label. You can then apply a second layer if required, or leave to dry completely for 24 hours before sanding down and applying other finishes as needed.
Dermal Filler Post-Operative Instructions
AVOID: Aspirin, Motrin, Gingko Biloba, Garlic, Flax Oil, Cod Liver Oil, Vitamin A., Vitamin E, or other essential fatty acids at least 3 days after treatment.
Wait 3-5 Days Before Laying On Your Side After Filler Injections. On average, dermal fillers take about 3 – 5 days to settle into place. Allowing time for the filler to settle is fundamental to achieving long-lasting and optimal results.
The biggest difference between the two fillers is that Juvéderm has a smooth texture while Restylane is more granular. Juvéderm is often used to address the finest lines and tightest wrinkles on the face, while Restylane is used more for facial contouring and highly specific concerns.