How long do lip fillers take to soften?

Author: Dr. Kathlyn Greenholt MD  |  Last update: Monday, August 7, 2023

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.

How long will my lips feel hard after fillers?

Do Your Lips Feel Hard After Lip Fillers? It is common for filled lips to feel stiff and firm during the first two weeks after the injection. Everything will go back to normal once the swelling has subsided, which is approximately the same amount of time you have to wait for the final results to appear.

Is it normal for lip fillers to feel hard?

Are Lip Fillers Supposed to Feel Hard? Your lips may feel stiff or rigid immediately after injection with dermal fillers. Don't worry — this is entirely normal, and the lip fillers will soften with time. Your lips may also be swollen and tender, which can contribute to the lip filler feeling hard under the skin.

How can I soften my lips after fillers?

How to take care of your lips after a lip filler treatment
  1. Gentle massage. Give your lips a very gentle massage. ...
  2. Natural herb balm. After the treatment, Michela Zazzaron applies a topical balm containing arnica to the treated area. ...
  3. Ice.

Should lip filler be hard and lumpy at first?

Lumps are actually a common side effect after a dermal filler or lip enhancement treatment. Often they are a short-term problem, but if need be, they are totally correctable by a trained aesthetic medical professional.

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Should I massage lip filler lumps?

Experiencing lumps in lips after injectable filler is extremely common—and lumps most often resolve naturally with time. Gentle lip massage 5-7 days after the treatment can help smooth any lumps and bumps in the lips.

Does massaging lip filler break it down?

DON'T: massage your lips.

Massaging freshly injected lips risks moving the filler around causing the possibility of desportation and undesirable results.

Why are my lips hard after lip filler?

It should be noted that the lips may feel hard for around two weeks after injections. This is due to swelling, the filler settling, and the healing process. After all of this resolves, your lips should feel natural.

Why are my lips lumpy after filler?

Not to worry though, lumps following a filler treatment are completely normal. The lumps you may experience are often caused by swelling and bruising of the treated area. We would not recommend massaging or using force to reduce the lumps yourself, as this may impact your final results.

When should I start massaging my lip fillers?

Do I massage my lips after lip fillers? Do not massage your lips for 24 to 48 hours after the treatment. Once your swelling subsides down, you can gently massage your lips with light pressure.

How long do fillers feel lumpy?

Generally, any lumps or bumps that appear after fillers will disappear on their own within one to two weeks. Give the treatment a couple of weeks to improve, applying ice regularly.

Do fillers feel hard at first?

The hardness feeling you are describing may be totally normal and seen a few days after you have the Juvederm done. Within usually a week or so the feeling will subside and around week 2 you should be satisfied its effects. I recommend placing a cold compress to this area and gently massage this filler.

Do fillers look better after a few days?

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.

Can filler move if you touch it?

Although extremely rare, dermal fillers are able to migrate within the skin if consistent and adequate pressure is applied to them. For this reason, we advise patients not to get a facial, massage (on the treated skin), or microdermabrasion for the first two weeks following their filler injections.

Does drinking water make lip fillers bigger?

That is a very good question! No, drinking water will not enhance the amount of water that Juvederm absorbs and does not have the ability to increase the amount of volume you get with the filler. To get increased volume, you will need further filler injected.

Is it normal for lips to look uneven after filler?

Swelling – After undergoing fillers, it is normal for the lips area to look uneven due to swelling. This is normal and does not necessarily mean that something has gone wrong. It is also important to note that the lips have a lot of nerve endings and are more sensitive than other areas of the body.

How long does lip filler swelling last?

If you're wondering how long do lip fillers take to heal, most patients say the first day is the worst for lip swelling, especially in the morning. Following your lip filler treatment, any swelling should ‌reduce within 2–3 days and be gone completely within 2 weeks.

How long does it take for Juvederm to settle in lips?

This filler works naturally, much like the hyaluronic acid your body already produces. Because it works this way, it takes two to three weeks to fully settle into your skin. This means that while you'll see an immediate improvement, you won't see your final results right away.

Can you smile after lip fillers?

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.

Should I be able to feel my filler?

The treated area will feel different after your injections. It will likely seem fuller than usual due to the presence of the filler and post-treatment swelling. Some tenderness is also to be expected, particularly when the cheeks and temples have been injected. These sensations usually subside within a few weeks.

When can I kiss again after lip fillers?

Can you Kiss After Lip Filler? 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.

Can I put Vaseline on after lip fillers?

Can I Put Vaseline on My Lip After Filler? You can apply vaseline or any mild moisturiser if your lips are dry following the procedure. Use a brush or your finger to apply a thin covering and avoid pressing down on your lips.

Can I put lip balm on after lip fillers?

The swelling after lip fillers starts after a 4 hours and can last a few days. It is important to ice and to apply lip moisturizers to reduce swelling and prevent chapping starting immediately after (even aquaphor or vasoline). Chapstick is perfectly fine and recommended.

Can lip fillers move after 1 week?

While it is possible for fillers to migrate, this side effect is extremely rare and can be avoided by choosing a qualified injector. Though filler migration is very uncommon, its likelihood increases when fillers are performed by an inexperienced or underqualified injector.

Can lip filler swelling look like migration?

If your lip fillers have migrated, it will almost always be noticeable visually. This can be presented in many ways; from a puffy upper lip, a lack of a defined border between the lip edge and above and/or below the lip border.

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