{"id":3321,"date":"2020-12-09T12:28:56","date_gmt":"2020-12-09T20:28:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trends.realself.com\/?p=3321"},"modified":"2023-10-12T16:37:53","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T23:37:53","slug":"myths-lip-fillers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https://www.realself.com\/news\/myths-lip-fillers","title":{"rendered":"Doctors Set the Record Straight On 5 Popular Lip Filler Myths"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you credit selfie culture, Kylie Jenner, or the increasing destigmatization of cosmetic procedures, one thing is certain: the number of patients getting lip augmentation<\/a> has never been higher<\/a>. But still, when many people hear the words lip injections,<\/em> they imagine a supersize, fake-looking pout. Add to that a long list of fallacies that are commonly associated with the noninvasive procedure, and you may be fully convinced that fillers<\/a> aren’t for you. This misinformation is what keeps otherwise great candidates for lip filler from getting it done. So whether you’ve been scared out of getting lip injections by what you’ve heard or you’re simply looking for more straightforward answers, check out these five popular myths about lip filler—and learn why none of them is actually grounded in truth.<\/p>

Myth #1: lip filler stretches out your lips<\/h2>

The skin on our lips is some of the thinnest on our bodies, so it seems like common sense that injecting something into them would cause the skin to stretch, right? Wrong. Your body naturally absorbs filler over time, regardless of where it’s  injected, so “your lips should return to completely normal after it wears away,” explains Dr. Dana Goldberg, <\/a>a board-certified plastic surgeon in Jupiter, Florida. <\/p>

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It’s important to note, though, that while each dermal filler is designed to last a certain amount of time, you’ll likely need more frequent injections with less product following your first filler. “It won’t last as long in your lips as in the rest of your face,” says Dr. Jeff Angobaldo<\/a>, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Plano, Texas. “You’re always talking, laughing, eating, you’re always moving your mouth. There’s lots of blood flow to the area, which dissolves the filler faster.”<\/p>

Myth #2: you can get lip filler the day before a big event<\/h2>

Think you’ll get your lips done today and pose for that perfect selfie tomorrow? Think again. “When people get fillers, they look great in the office and they’re happy,” says Dr. Angobaldo. “When they leave, their lips swell. These fillers are very hydrophilic, meaning [that] they draw in water, and the swelling usually lasts for two days.”<\/p>

After the swelling goes down, there may also be bruises. “Fillers come with sharp needles, and the more you inject, the more bruising is possible,” he adds. “We can use a blunt cannula to inject and help reduce bruising.” To ensure the easiest recovery, follow your provider’s instructions and also ice your lips immediately after your treatment. Leave time for your bruises to heal.<\/p>

Related: <\/em>Lip Injections: Which Filler is Right for You?<\/em><\/a><\/p>

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