What can't you do before and after lip augmentation?

Advantages and disadvantages of lip augmentation

The popularity of lip correction is explained by the fact that it has practically no contraindications. Instead, the hyaluronic acid gel used in its implementation has many benefits. Main advantages:

• Quick natural effect;
• No age restrictions;
•  Absence of scars, scars;
• Long-lasting effect (about 1 year, depending on the chosen filler);
• Smoothing of wrinkles in the mouth area;
• Correction of noticeable asymmetry.

How long do lips take to heal after augmentation? If all recommendations are followed, the healing process is brief - about 14 days.

Now, as for the disadvantages. Lip correction is quite painful, and patients often require local anesthesia. Injection of hyaluronic acid can cause swelling, but it only lasts a few days. Also, in some cases, herpes may occur.

Tip! Choose professionals with medical education, as there is a risk of finding a budget but unscrupulous cosmetologist who practices injecting fillers without a European quality certificate. Such a decision is very dangerous because removing the product in the future is a more painful process.

What not to do before lip augmentation?

It's important to know! Thyroid gland problems (hypothyroidism, thyrotoxicosis), oncology - are the main contraindications for lip augmentation. The patient should inform the cosmetologist about their presence to avoid complications.

Restrictions before correction:

• Taking pills. Forbidden to use: 1) drugs that thin the blood (e.g., aspirin, certain groups of vitamins, including omega-3, vitamin E), alcohol. Consuming alcoholic beverages raises blood pressure, dehydrates the body, and increases bleeding. Reacting with ethanol, hyaluronic acid loses its properties. The effect will be weak, and as a 'bonus', bruises and swelling may appear;
• Coffee, black tea (at least 5 hours). Caffeine raises blood pressure, so in areas where filler injection was performed, bleeding may occur.

Women should also consider their menstrual cycle days. During the first days of menstruation, blood thins, so there is a risk of developing severe hematomas in the form of bruises, and administering the filler during lip contouring will be more painful due to increased sensitivity.

What not to do after lip augmentation?

Well, there you have it, your dream lips are already yours! Everything is behind you, and all the nuances have been taken into account, but... There are still some prohibitions. Let's talk about them!

Until fully healed, it is prohibited to resume the intake of blood-thinning medications, consume alcoholic beverages of any strength, take hot baths, visit saunas, pools, gyms, sunbathe, drink hot drinks, or eat hot food. All of the above mentioned slows down the recovery process, so lips will take longer to heal, and noticeable swelling will appear. In the first few days, it is advisable to refrain from smoking to minimize the risk of migration.

Other prohibitions:

• Decorative cosmetics. Lip gloss, lipstick presses on the lips, and rubbing during removal slows down the 'integration' process of the filler and the duration of full healing;
• Active mimicry. Strong gestures during conversation, performing facial exercises, kissing, oral sex are prohibited for at least 10 days, as the product may distribute incorrectly. This answers the common patient question "How long should I avoid kissing after lip augmentation?";
• Visiting the dentist. It's better to postpone visits for at least a week to allow the filler to fully 'settle';
• Aesthetic procedures. Permanent lip makeup can only be done when they are fully healed.

Lip care after augmentation

Recovery after lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid is maximally simple and fast, especially if the patient has followed all the recommendations, including those mentioned above.

In the first few days after the injection of the filler, it is recommended to use special disinfectants, moisturizers for the lips and the skin around them, as well as ointments that accelerate healing and SPF creams to minimize the impact of ultraviolet rays. 

When the swelling subsides completely, it is necessary to perform a special lip massage after augmentation. It will help to evenly distribute the filler across the entire lip area. The correct technique will be explained by the cosmetologist.

Now you know the basic recommendations after lip augmentation, as well as before the session. You can achieve dream lips using certified products in Lviv at the LeoDerm Medical Center. Appointments can be made by phone, which is indicated on the official website of the clinic or by using the 'Book Appointment' button at the top of the main page. Welcome!