Lip filler aftercare
Essential tips from our lip filler expert for the best healed results
You just got a new lip filler 😊Your new lips look bigger and juicier, they have more colour and improved shape, but what next? How to look after your beautiful lips when you go home?
Lips with fresh filler are swollen, irritated, and could be also bruised.
The procedure involves quite a few injections, and because of that, you should avoid touching your lips for at least 4 hours. That will minimise the risk of infections.
Your lips will be swollen, some people swell up more than others. The swelling may last up to a few days. You can help reduce swelling with a cold compress.
What do you need to know?
What can you eat and drink right after getting lip filler?
Never drink through a straw, this may move the fresh filler around and make it lumpy.
Don’t eat hot food to avoid irritation.
Do not kiss! This can make filler go lumpy. The same applies to pouting.
How to moisturise your lips after lip augmentation?
Some creams work well, they are soothing hydrating. We recommend creams like Avène Cicalfate +, La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5, and creams containing allantoin.
Use the moisturiser frequently in the first few days after your treatment. Hyaluronic acid in the lip filler will moisturise your lips after they heal, drink plenty of water. The more water you drink the better hydrated your lips will be.
What to do in case of bruising?
Bruising is normal, it can happen with all injectable treatments. If you will get a bruise or two, we recommend using arnica cream or gel. Use it twice a day, morning and evening until bruises disappear.
As you can see, the aftercare is not very difficult to follow.
I hope this post will help you to better look after your beautiful new lips 😊
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