Blood-Thinners
Blood-thinners including fish oils, ibuprofen, aspirin, and Ginkgo Biloba can increase the risk and longevity of bruises. Therefore, avoid blood-thinners 5 days before treatment.
Aftercare
Are you aware of your aftercare?
Explore our guide to lip filler aftercare for a smooth
recovery. Whether it's your first time or you're a pro, get expert tips to minimise
swelling, bruising and discomfort and ensure your lips look and feel fantastic.
Pre-Treatment advice
Piercings
Remove lip piercings and clean the area at least 24-hours before treatment. This is to reduce the chance of infection.
Alcohol
Refrain from drinking alcohol 48 hours before a lip procedure to reduce the risk of bruising.
Required Aftercare Advice
Hydration
Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, as this can aid in the healing process.
Alcohol
Refrain from consuming alcohol for 48 hours as alcohol dehydrates the body and can increase the risk of bruising.
Exercise
Strenuous exercise can increase your blood pressure, thus increasing the risk of swelling and bruising. Avoid for the first 24-48 hours post-treatment.
Advised Aftercare Advice
Ice Packs
Applying ice packs or cold compresses can help reduce swelling and bruising. However, use a thin cloth to avoid direct contact between the ice and your skin.
Pain Management
Should you wish to relieve discomfort, take paracetamol as directed by your practitioner.
Antihistamines
Taking antihistamines after lip filler may be recommended to manage swelling. Always check with your practitioner first.
Let's Add Context:
8 hours
As a general rule, swelling, bruising and discomfort should start to subside 8 hours after your treatment.
5/10
'Is it going to hurt?'
Think of the 5/10 rule. You may feel a little discomfort / pain, but it should never feel extremely painful or unbearable.
If the pain is reaching more than a 5/10 during or after your treatment, this could be a sign of something more serious.
Do not worry, inform your practitioner straight away and they will be able to help.
Let's Expand Further
Swelling
Why Does it Occur?
In short, the primary reason for swelling is the body's natural response to the injection and the presence of a foreign substance (the filler) in the tissues.
Swelling does not have to be uniform. It can be uneven in places such as the client in this picture.
What is Conventional Advice?
Several conventional recommendations are adding a cold compresses to the area, anti-histamines, avoiding physical activities, alcohol and blood-thinning medications, and some find that topical or oral Arnica Montana can help reduce swelling.
AfterMED Lips and Swelling.
Our premium lip treatment includes many ingredients known for their anti-inflammatory properties. For example, Colloidal Oats and Arnica.
This makes AfterMed Lips ideal for soothing the lips post-treatment.
Swelling
The first picture is a case of more significant swelling due to sensitivity.
The second picture is of a client who is experiencing 'normal' swelling.
Bruising
Why does it occur?
Trauma to blood vessels, injection technique, use of blood-thinning medication, and post-procedure activities like alcohol consumption can contribute to bruising occurring.
What is conventional advice?
Before treatment - avoid blood-thinning medications i.e Ibuprofen and supplements i.e fish oils. Arnica Montana, either topical or oral, is believed to help reduce bruising.
Trusting a skilled injector can help reduce the chances of bruising as they are generally better experienced in reducing trauma during the injection process.
After treatment- Apply a cold compress, and for 48-hours limit physical activities and avoid alcohol.
AfterMED Lips and Bruising
AfterMED Lips contains excellent ingredients known for their bruise-minimising properties, such as Arnica! This makes AfterMED Lips ideal for use after injectable treatments.
Discomfort
Why does it occur?
Discomfort can be caused by many reasons such as the injection process as the needle piercing the skin, the body's inflammatory response, the filler stretching the skin slightly, and individual pain threshold are all reasons as to why your lips may feel tender post-treatment.
What is conventional advice?
Staying hydrated, over-the-counter pain killers i.e paracetamol, and cold compresses are suggested to reduce discomfort.
AfterMED Lips and Discomfort
This is where AfterMED Lips excels! AfterMED Lips offers a wide range of soothing ingredients from Kahai Oil to Jojoba Oil, combined with an active cooling agent to help your new lips feel as comfortable as possible.
Will my lips always swell after having lip filler?
Whilst swelling after a lip filler treatment is a common and expected side effect, it is usually temporary and minimal.
If you are concerned about persistent or excessive swelling you must contact your practitioner for specific advice.
What are "Russian Lips"?
"Russian lips" describes a specific style of lip augmentation, characterised by a fuller appearance. This injection technique creates a taller, flatter lip by enhancing the volume in the central of the lips.
There are many other injection styles such as a natural enhancement, defined lip border (the Vermilion Border), and a Lip Flip which can involve Wrinkle-Relaxing injections instead of Dermal Filler.
What is a Vascular Occlusion?
Also known as vascular compromise or vascular event, Vascular Occlusion, a is a rare but serious complication. It can occur post-dermal filler treatments.
It is defined as an obstruction or blockage of blood vessels. This reduces/ completely restricts blood flow in the affected area and beyond into other facial areas.
In extreme cases and if not treated, this complication can cause tissue damage and necrosis (death of tissue).
Whilst being rare, if you have any concerns you must contact your practitioner.
How long does lip filler last?
Longevity of results depend on factors such as the type of filler used, individual metabolism, age and the individual's lifestyle.
As a general idea, dermal filler can last between 6-12 months. Some brands report longevity of up to 24 months.
Your practitioner can provide a more accurate estimate when assessing the factors above.