What to Expect After Lip Fillers

If you’re planning to get lip filler injection, then it’s important to know what to expect following your treatment.

How long does lip filler swelling last?

Swelling in the treatment area is normal, and you don’t need to worry about it! As soon as the swelling subsides, you will be delighted with your new lips.

If you’re wondering how long lip fillers take to heal, most patients say the first day is the worst for lip swelling. Following your treatment, any swelling should ‌reduce within 2–3 days and be gone completely within 2 weeks. You should expect that your lips will reduce by about 20% after 2 weeks from the swelling seen on the day of your treatment.

Day 1: Lip filler injections can cause significant swelling around the lips for the first one or two days after the procedure.

Day 4: Bruising on the lips may appear around the fourth day. You may see the formation of bumps inside the lips as well. However, these issues will resolve by the end of the first week.

Day 7: Lip filler injections have a short recovery period. The body’s natural response to the filler injection is to swell, so it’s important to keep this in mind.

Day 14: A noticeable reduction in swelling will ‌occur within two weeks. You may see the true results of your lip filler procedure. This means that after 14 days, you can expect the lip swelling to completely disappear.

Lip fillers provide you with instant results, but the final effect will be less dramatic once the swelling subsides. About four weeks after the filler is injected into the skin, the final result is achieved.

What to do after lip fillers

Here are our top lip filler aftercare tips to ensure you get the best results from your procedure:

• Avoid intense exercise for at least 24 to 48 hours following your procedure. Walking is a great example of a low-intensity activity.
• Drink plenty of water to help your body heal.
• Avoid makeup on your lips for up to 24 hours following your treatment.
• Swelling may be exacerbated if you consume too much salt or don’t get enough water in your diet.
• Avoid heat where possible. Don’t use saunas, steam rooms or attend heated fitness classes for at least 48 hours after a procedure.
• When getting lip fillers for a special occasion, be sure to give yourself plenty of time to before the event to ensure you’ll have the best lips on the day!