After getting lip fillers, it is important to take care of your lips to minimize the chances of bruising and swelling. Here are some things you should avoid after getting lip fillers:
- Strenuous exercise: Avoid strenuous exercise for 48 hours.
- Medications: Watch out for medications that can thin the blood, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and fish oil.
- Laser treatments: Avoid laser treatments for at least two weeks after getting lip fillers.
- Makeup: Dont use makeup on your lips too soon after the treatment.
- Shower or bath: Avoid taking a shower or bath after the procedure, as it can make bruising and swelling worse.
- Sweating: Avoid sweating as it can irritate your lips and slow down the healing process.
- Smoking or vaping: Avoid smoking or vaping.
- Scratching around the injection sites: Avoid scratching around the injection sites.
- Sun exposure: Avoid too much sun exposure.
- Drinking alcohol: Avoid drinking alcohol for at least 24 hours after the treatment.
- Lip products: Put away your lip balm, lip gloss, or lipstick for the next 24 hours after your lip injection treatment.
- Eating: Have food that is easy to eat and chew, since you would be less likely to wipe your lips or disturb them.
It is also recommended to keep cool after getting lip fillers by using an ice pack or a piece of ice covered in cloth and rubbing it around your lips to help ease swelling, itching, or bruising in the filler treatment area. Drinking water and hydrating fruits and vegetables will also help with the natural healing process that happens after your body receives the filler.
