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. don't have a facial massage for at least two weeks. don't drink through a straw for the 1st day as this puts pressure on the lips.
It is best to avoid drinking alcohol or smoking for 24 hours after getting lip fillers. Alcohol can act as a blood thinner, which increases the likelihood of bruising, inflammation, and swelling.
– Don't take blood thinners like aspirin, or drink alcohol, in the 24 hours before and after your treatment. This can make bruising worse. – Don't carry out treatments on the area (like waxing, bleaching or tweezing) or use hair removal cream in the few days on either side of your treatment.
Pre-Treatment Care Is Important
A couple of days before getting lip filler injections, you shouldn't take aspirin, ibuprofen, Vitamin E, or fish oil supplements. Basically, all of these medications thin your blood. This can result in excessive bleeding during the procedure, so you should really try to avoid that.
Tipping standards in the cosmetic and beauty industry are subjective. A general tipping etiquette is anywhere from 10% to 20%, but this standard is by no means universal.
You should NEVER leave a tip for your PA/NP or nurse injector. Injectables are medications, just like a blood pressure pill or a thyroid medication.
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.
What foods are ok to eat after lip fillers? As soon as your numbing cream has worn off, you are ok to eat as you normally would for the most part.
This will help the newly injected filler stay in place. Apply an ice pack or cold wash cloth for 5-10 minutes every 2 hours for the first day, then apply 1-2 times daily for 2 more days. DO NOT apply pressure (unless instructed by your physician.)
The day after your injections, you will most likely wake up with the most extreme swelling that you will experience with them. The upper lip area may seem to be projecting over the lower lip and appear to be significantly bigger.
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.
Pain, redness or itchiness at the injection site is also normal, and should be mild. If you experience severe pain, redness or itching, or pain outside of the lip area, see your doctor. Overfilling is a concern for some patients, especially in the first week after treatment when lips are still swollen.
Avoid salty foods a few days before and after the treatment as excess sodium causes the body to retain water, which in turn can worsen swelling. Avoid any depilatory treatments (hair removal, such as tweezing, waxing, etc.) for a minimum of 2 days prior to the treatment.
Filler migration is the movement of a dermal filler from its injection site to another area of the body. While it is possible for fillers to migrate, this side effect is extremely rare and can be avoided by choosing a qualified injector.
How much lip filler do I need? The vast majority of first-timers will need 1ml and there are very few exceptions to this.
Generally speaking, however, a half syringe of lip filler will give you a subtle result, which is great if you want your lips to be more natural-looking, to correct minor asymmetry or to add hydration. A full syringe will provide a more full and noticeable result, but won't leave you with overfilled lips.
Do lip fillers hurt? You may experience mild pain at your injection sites. The pain should go away after 12 to 24 hours.
HOW MANY SYRINGES OF JUVEDERM DO I NEED? Most nasolabial folds will typically require two syringes to fully correct. One syringe of Juvederm is sometimes sufficient for mild nasolabial folds. For lip augmentation, one syringe will sculpt and enhance the lips.
Drink plenty of water. HA based fillers such as Juvederm work by using the water naturally stored in our tissues, by drinking plenty of water after having a dermal filler treatment it helps the filler hold its chaos and last for longer.
It is generally recommended to avoid drinking alcohol for a few days after getting lip fillers or any other injectable facial treatment, like BOTOX®. After lip injections, patients should also avoid anything that forces the lips to pucker, such as drinking from a straw or smoking a cigarette.
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.