Lip Filler Aftercare FAQs: Dr Rekha Tailor Answers Your Questions

Posted on 27th June 2019 by Dr Rekha Tailor

Dermal Fillers aftercare FAQs: Dr Rekha Tailor Answers Your Most Popular Questions

Dermal fillers are a non-surgical cosmetic treatment for adding volume to areas of the face, giving them a and more appearance.

If you’ve just had dermal fillers, or are of having the treatment, you’ll find all the aftercare advice you need on this page as Dr. Rekha Tailor your most common questions.

Dr. Rekha Tailor qualified as a doctor in 1994, and since 2005, she has specialised as an practitioner. You can find out more about .

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If you’re looking for specific advice on lip filler aftercare, 

Before we answer your questions, here’s a quick overview of what you can expect after having dermal fillers:

Dermal fillers aftercare advice: dos and don’ts after having cosmetic fillers

We anti-inflammatory painkillers before and after the procedure as these can thin the blood and increase the risk of redness, swelling, and bruising.

and are the most well-known drugs. However, during your consultation it’s important that you let us know what you’re taking so we can advise on possible contraindications (situations in which you should avoid taking your medication).

If your practitioner has applied a local anaesthetic cream, it’s normal to feel like the pain is getting worse as the effects of this cream wear off.

If you’re in pain, apply a cold compress to the area to help reduce swelling.

We recommend waiting at least a week after dermal before doing any exercise—this will avoid the risk of .

You shouldn’t do any during that time, but we also recommend you avoid yoga too. This is because such as headstands could the risk of you bruising and swelling.

drinking alcohol won’t affect the long-term of having dermal fillers, it can increase and . It’s best to avoid for at least two days after having the treatment.

There should be no issue with flying after having dermal fillers. Although there is some concern that the changing air in the plane’s cabin can have some effect, there is no that this is the case.

Avoid sunbathing, sunbeds and intense heat (such as saunas and baths) for one week after treatment. If you do go out in the sun, wear sunscreen at all times.

You should also avoid your skin to cold for one week after treatment.

Don’t touch or rub the area for at least six hours after . After that, you can gently clean the area and apply light make-up.

Yes, you can smoke straight after having fillers (including lip fillers). However, smoking is hugely detrimental to your health and although it won’t directly affect the results of the treatment, it will continue to dry out and age your skin.

the blood vessels in the outer layers of your skin. This limits blood flow, your skin doesn’t receive as much oxygen or as many . In the long term, smoking can cause wrinkling, sagging, discolouration and age spots.

For aftercare advice on having lip fillers, read our page Lip Filler FAQs with advice from Dr Rekha Tailor.

It’s best to follow the general aftercare advice for cheek fillers. There’s no specific aftercare advice for cheeks, other than avoiding wearing make-up for the first six hours after treatment.

There’s no advice for having dermal in the tear (the hollow area just under the eyes), so you should follow the general aftercare advice for facial fillers.

You may want to apply under your eyes to disguise any bruises as the area heals. However, you should avoid any eye make-up for the first six hours after having .

It can take up to two weeks for facial fillers to settle into place.

Dermal fillers aftercare: side effects and potential complications

The only way to ensure you reduce the risk of side effects from dermal fillers is to choose a highly and experienced practitioner.

According to one study, patients should choose a who has "a detailed understanding of facial anatomy; the individual characteristics of available fillers; their indications, contraindications, benefits, and drawbacks; and ways to prevent and avoid potential complications"¹.

One of the UK’s cosmetic specialists, Dr Rekha Tailor has been an aesthetic for over 14 years and is renowned for natural results.

You can read more about  or continue below to find out more about the side and complications of cosmetic .

At Health & we use acid fillers and fillers. acid is a substance found naturally inside the human body so a reaction to this is rare. (such as ) are made from calcium, a mineral also found in the body, so, again, are very rare.

Immediately after the treatment, there may be a slight redness, swelling, tenderness, a faint bubble‑like appearance and an itching sensation in the area. These side are a normal result of the and will generally over a period of 7–14 days.

Most patients won’t experience any pain after having dermal . But some people may find they have a little bit of soreness and/or mild bruising at the site of injection.

If you do any pain, or swelling, you can treat this with an ice pack.

Before administering the injections, we will apply topical anaesthetic cream to the area to help keep any pain during the procedure to a minimum. The filler itself contains some local anaesthetic called lidocaine²—this is a agent that makes the very comfortable.

can also have treatment with an lamp—like —to aid healing and recovery.

If you have a history of cold sores, there is a risk that the insertion of the needle into your skin may activate the cold sore virus. This may cause a new cold sore to break out or a previous cold sore to recur.

The risk of dermal fillers causing a cold sore outbreak is very low—less than 1.45%, as reported by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)³.

Before your treatment, we advise that you take medication. If you do have a cold sore break out afterward, please the clinic or seek medical advice.

Possible side effects include:

In rare cases, a scab can form where the was administered, which can result in a scar.

Treatment around the eyes and upper face can also result in:

You can find out more about the side effects of dermal on the .

General FAQs on dermal fillers aftercare

Some people mild and after the procedure. If this occurs, you can expect it to wear off in a week or two. After the procedure, the treated area will be slightly red, but this will last only a few hours.

Patients can quickly if they have treatment with an lamp after having dermal . At Health & Aesthetics, can choose to have treatment with  lamps to aid .

The effects of dermal fillers can last for up to 18 months but this will vary from person to person. It depends on your skin, the area you have treated and the amount and type of filler used.

At Health & Aesthetics, we use , a premium hyaluronic acid filler that will last for up to 18 months. Other types of acid fillers do not last as long. a look and feel, whether it is used to lift or define certain areas of the face.

The results will gradually fade over time until your skin returns to its previous state. You can choose to have ‘touch up’ to the look the dermal fillers help create.

You can expect to see the results of the procedure immediately. If there is any swelling, this should take a couple of weeks to settle down.

You’ll have probably noticed by through social media that the results of PRP/Vampire Facial (Keep Reading) fillers, particularly lip fillers, range from very natural to very .

At Health & Aesthetics, we achieve highly natural results by adhering to the MD Codes that dermal expert Dr de Maio pioneered. The MD Codes are essentially guidelines—predefined sites on the face that produce the most natural results when injected with fillers.

You can find out more about the  and read why this method of is the safest and most precise way to administer facial fillers.

Speak to your about how they achieve results and ask to see before-and-after pictures of their previous .

What next?

You can discover more about the by visiting our  page, which includes before-and-after pictures.

If you’re ready to have dermal fillers,  with Dr Rekha Tailor. Alternatively, if you have a question about dermal fillers aftercare, speak to the team today on or .

Don’t forget to follow Health & Aesthetics on social media for the latest news and images!

Did you know dermal can treat areas of the body other than the face? Read our guide  to find out more.

For advice on lip filler, read our page Lip Filler Aftercare FAQs with advice from Dr Rekha Tailor.

Please be aware that results and treatment experiences may vary from to patient, taking into factors such as age, and medical .

Dr. Rekha Tailor, and of Health & Aesthetics, is an Practitioner and General Practitioner, educated at Manchester Medical School. With a career spanning NHS hospitals and general practice, she shifted to aesthetic in 2005. Known for her natural results and gentle approach, she is a member of the British of Aesthetic Medicine and the Royal College of General Practitioners. Her to excellence is in numerous awards, highlighting her clinic as a leader in .

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