Getting lip fillers can be an exciting and satisfying experience, especially for patients who have always wanted more plump lips. It is a great way of increasing plumpness in one’s lips. The procedure is fast and usually takes a short time. The aesthetic practitioner will be done in an hour. However, after the lip fillers, onemay experience some swelling. This article explains how best one can take down swelling after lip fillers.
What Are Lip Fillers?
Lip fillers are non-surgical cosmetic injections done on the lips to increase their volume to make them fuller and plumper. Additionally, they come in handy for patients who want more defined lips. Therefore, customers approach aesthetic doctors with different needs and reasons for getting lip fillers. The good thing is that the aesthetic practitioners will advise them accordingly and recommend the best types of lip fillers for the patients. These procedures are now common in both men and women.
Goldberg (2017) explained that lip fillers come in different types, with some containing hyaluronic acid, a natural compound that helps lock in the moisture in the lips. Most lip fillers contain this natural compound, which is safe for many patients. Nonetheless, if a patient is unhappy with the procedure’s results, the hyaluronic acid filler is reversible. The procedure does not take long before it is over. After this, the patient’s body needs some time for the healing process as individuals have different body compositions and metabolism. Therefore, the cosmetic doctor will advise one individually on the best aftercare practice to follow after the injection. After all, no one wants negative results after a cosmetic procedure. Notably, there are common side effects that a person can expect after this. For instance, the lips may swell.
How to Take Swelling Down After Lip Fillers
Urdiales-Gálvez et al. (2018) explained that patients’ lips might swell after receiving the injection and that the swelling is bad on the first days after the injection. However, this will not last long before the patient recovers. Swelling in the lips is a common aftermath of lip filler injections, and one shouldn’t be worried. Remember, other patients who get fillers on other body parts tend to experience swelling in the injected area after the injection.
Moreover, since the swelling is temporary, one can expect to recover roughly 2 to 3 days after a few days. Additionally, one can fully expect their lips to recover after around 14 days. Therefore, once this period elapses, they can look forward to the visible results of the fillers minus the swelling on their lips. One may be quite uncomfortable when the lips are swollen after the procedure. The following tips can help;
Drink Lots of Water
Aregbe (2017) explained that when one drinks lots of water, they stay hydrated. It is one of the best ways of hastening the body’s healing process, and their lips aren’t any different.
Eat Healthy Fruits and Vegetables
After getting the procedure, one should focus on eating healthily. It may include incorporating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables into your diet; when one stays consistent, your body repairs and heals itself quickly.
Keep Off Salty and Spicy Foods
Salty and spicy food may irritate your swollen lips. Vågsholm et al. (2020) stated that to be safe and help hasten the recovery of the lips, it is recommendedthat one should avoid such foods.
Elevate Your Head at Night When Sleeping
When the head is elevated, blood flow is reduced. Besides, it helps prevent fluid retention on the lips, something that would jeopardize the healing process of the swelling.
Don’t Sleep on Your Face
Sleeping on the face after getting lip fillers has two disadvantages. One, it puts pressure on the lips and may irritate them. It also puts one at risk of infections, which may introduce bacteria to the swollen lips. If one wishes to apply creams on the lips or take medication to help take down the swelling, one is recommendedto first consult with their cosmetic doctor.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lip Filers
Should You Exercise After Getting Lip Fillers?
If one is into fitness or loves workouts and gym sessions, they may need to take some time off after getting lip fillers. Such strenuous exercises increase the blood flow to the affected area and may worsen the swelling. Nonetheless, one tends to sweat heavily when heavily exercising, which can put their lips at risk of bacterial infection. Therefore, one can rest for around 1 to 2 days after getting the treatment before resuming their exercises.
Can You Kiss After Getting Lip Fillers?
The lips and body, in general, should rest after getting the fillers. Therefore, one can do well to avoid activities that may exert pressure on the lips and lead to swelling or even worsen it. Such include kissing, which may also put the lips at risk of bacterial infection. So, an individual can avoid kissing for 1 to 2 days after the injection.
Conclusion
Lip fillers are becoming common among men and women as the desire and urge for well-defined, symmetric, plump, and voluminous lips keep soaring. That is why patients are approaching aesthetic doctors to get the injections. The good thing is that the procedure takes a short time, and the results are usually immediate. However, one of the most reported side effects is swelling, which is typically bad on day one after the injection. Thankfully, one can easily take some tips to help reduce the swelling. One may stay hydrated, eat healthy fruits and vegetables, and avoid strenuous exercise and spicy and salty foods.
References
Aregbe, A. G. (2017). Gas hydrate—properties, formation and benefits. Open Journal of Yangtze Oil and Gas, 2(1), 27-44.
Goldberg, D. J. (Ed.). (2017). Dermal fillers. Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers.
Urdiales-Gálvez, F., Delgado, N. E., Figueiredo, V., Lajo-Plaza, J. V., Mira, M., Moreno, A., … & Rebenaque, C. V. (2018). Treatment of soft tissue filler complications: expert consensus recommendations. Aesthetic plastic surgery, 42(2), 498-510.
Vågsholm, I., Arzoomand, N. S., & Boqvist, S. (2020). Food security, safety, and sustainability—getting the trade-offs right. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 4, 16.
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