Lip Filler Recovery

What to Expect During Lip Filler Recovery?

Swelling and minor bruising are common after lip filler procedure. In the days following the injections, the individuals may experience pain in the lip area.

These side effects are temporary,  within 24-72 hours or take up to a week they will lessen.

What is the Lip Filler Timeline?

Lip fillers lasts around 12-18 months. The period changes according to the individuals overall health conditions and metabolism.

What are the Tips to Speed Up Lip Filler Recovery Time?

Aftercare is as important as any other procedures and helps to speed up the healing process. If the individual pay attention to the daily life routine than he/she can peed up lip filler recovery time;
 

• Avoid kissing or using a straw for drinking for the first 2-3 weeks,

• Don't eat sodium-rich foods,

• For the first 48 hours-72 hours avoid makeup products and don't use lipstick or lip balm. 

• Limit the physical and strenuous activities

• Avoid alcohol and smoking

• Stay away from blood thinners for a couple of days following the procedure.
   

What are the Tips To Reduce Swelling After Lip Filler?

There are simple ways to reduce swelling after lip filler;
 

• Cold compress is one of the most necessary tip to apply. The first 24 hours it is recommended to use ice packs each hour at least 10 minutes.

• First 48 hours after the procedure; avoid harsh contact with the mouth and lips,

• Drinking water than usual will help to hydrate the tissue.

• Sleep with your head elevated.

• Use the creams that your doctor ask you to use.

What are the Stages of Swelling After Lip Filler?

First day after lip filler procedure the individuals experience lots of swelling. The multiple time injections are the reason that cause swelling in the first 48 hours.

After 2 days up to 4 days there will be more swelling and the individuals may experience a little bit sore on the lips.

Lip swelling starts to subside starting from the 5th day after the procedure and the individuals may start to enjoy the new look of their lips. After 2 weeks following the procedure lip swelling will be minimal, and bruising will resolve.

For the filler to fully settle the individuals have to wait until 4 weeks. In and around 4 weeks the filler will be settle into the lip tissues, and the lips are healed!