- Dos for Post-Lip Filler Care
- Don'ts for Post-Lip Filler Care
- Feel More Prepared
- Discover SkinCeuticals Products Suitable for Use Post Fillers
- FAQs
Dos for Post-Lip Filler Care
First, let’s take a look at some of the most important steps you can take after having lip fillers, to ensure you’re happy with the results and your skin heals properly!
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Step 1: Hydrate and soothe your lips
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Step 2: Relax!
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Step 3: Build a tailored skincare routine
Hydrate and soothe the lips
The lip filler procedure is quick, often taking just a few minutes. However, its after-effects can be visible for a little while afterwards: most commonly in the form of temporary bruising, swelling, or tenderness.
To promote proper healing and minimise discomfort, keeping your lips well-hydrated is key. Very lightly applying ice wrapped in a flannel or cloth can help reduce swelling and bruising.
Make time to relax
It’s also important to make time in your schedule to relax for the next 48 hours, and prop your head up slightly while you rest and sleep as this can reduce swelling. You should also drink plenty of water to keep the body hydrated.
Follow a gentle skincare routine tailored for post-injection care
After receiving lip filler, it's important to adjust your skincare routine by incorporating only gentle products, ensuring a smoother healing process. Anything that is too harsh on the skin could cause discomfort and sensitivity. Instead, stick to a simple routine that comprises a cleanser, moisturiser, protective lip product, and sunscreen.
Once the skin is healed, consider products tested as suitable for post injectables care, such as SkinCeuticals HA Intensifier Multi-Glycan and SkinCeuticals Antioxidant Lip Repair, to maintain and restore the natural appearance of plumpness, smoothness, and firmness.
Don'ts for Post-Lip Filler Care
Now moving onto the things you should avoid in the days leading up to and following your lip fillers:
- Don’t skip your due diligence
- Don’t over exercise
- Don’t expose yourself to excessive heat
- Don’t apply makeup
- Don’t expose yourself to the sun without adequate sun protection
- Don’t suffer in silence
Don’t skip your due diligence
Lip filler should only ever be performed by a trained professional and you should ensure you have done thorough due diligence before deciding on a specific clinic and injector. Make sure your decision is driven by these factors and their reputation/ accreditation, rather than price.
Don’t over exercise
Avoid strenuous activity after getting lip filler as this can make swelling worse.
Don’t expose yourself to excessive heat
After the procedure, avoid excessive heat such as saunas and hot tubs as this can exacerbate swelling.
Don’t apply makeup
You should also try to go makeup free for at least 48 hours to reduce the risk of infection, not accidently move the filler, disrupt the healing process, or cause discomfort.
Don’t expose yourself to the sun without adequate sun protection
One of the most important after-care steps to remember after having a lip filler procedure is to protect the delicate lip area from UV rays which could disrupt healing process. Try to stay out of direct sunlight, or wear a hat and apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen when healed.
Don’t suffer in silence
A little tenderness and bruising are totally normal following lip fillers, and are no cause for alarm. That said, it doesn’t mean you should be suffering in silence. If you do feel any discomfort, ask your practitioner or doctor for advice on an appropriate course of action.
Feel More Prepared
Now you know more about what to remember after lip filler, you can go to your appointment with confidence. Don’t forget to do your research before choosing a practitioner and doctor, prepare your at-home skincare routine, including lip care tested as suitable for post filler, and make room in your calendar to relax and hydrate for the next 48 hours.
Discover SkinCeuticals Products Suitable for Use Post Fillers
Given the importance of hydration for recovery after your injectables procedure, consider incorporating a highly hydrating serum, suitable for use post lip fillers, into your skincare regimen. Look out for products that contain humectants, such as hyaluronic acid, which offer deep, lightweight hydration for lasting moisture.
SkinCeuticals HA Intensifier Multi-Glycan serum, for instance, can be applied to the whole face but is also suitable for use in between injectable treatments*. It is proven to amplify the skin’s own hyaluronic acid levels, leaving the skin looking plumper, firmer, smoother, and more contoured, and instantly hydrated for up to 48 hours**. Contains a high concentration of 1.3% pure hyaluronic acid, 12% proxylane™, and post-biotic ferment to increase glycosaminoglycans, such as HA, preserving its levels in skin’s uppermost layers.
You can also apply a protective treatment suitable for post fillers, such as SkinCeuticals Antioxidant Lip Repair, as this can be applied regularly throughout the day and contains a complex of humectants and emollients.
If you are considering an aesthetic treatment, always consult a Medical Professional. SkinCeuticals HA Intensifer Multi-Glycan is suitable for use in between injectable treatments. SkinCeuticals products are cosmetic skincare products for topical use. Do not inject. Only apply on healed skin.
FAQs
*If you are considering an aesthetic treatment, always consult a Medical Professional. SkinCeuticals products are cosmetic skincare products for topical use. Do not inject. Only apply on healed skin.
**Instrumental test on 25 subjects
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