After-care for Lip Augmentation Using Juvederm?

Both Restylane and Juvederm work in part by drawing your own fluid to their injection site. So they have to swell. My experience is that Juvederm swells slightly less here, which is reversed when we inject around the eye. So the day of the injection, a characteristic pattern of swelling occurs. The swelling generalizes, to the white lip, between the nose and lip, so you look a bit full. And the swelling puffs the red lip away from the teeth, giving a duck like projection that is unnatural. It also tends to hang over the lower lip the first day, if the lower lip is not simultaneously injected. So I always tell patients to wait a day for an important social event, in order to let the normal details and contour of the upper lip return.

I don't require any special post op care, other than to refrain from massaging the lip. The product can be a little malleable after injection, so I make sure all irregularities are addressed myself, before sending patients on for the day. We also have little peel pack ice compresses that we utilize, to give a little help on the ride home. After that, some lip moisturizer only for comfort.

Post-operative care after a Juvederm lip augmentation is generally manageable, allowing many people to return to work quickly. Typically, swelling and some bruising are common immediately after the procedure, but these usually subside within a few days. To minimize swelling, you can apply ice to the area for the first 24 hours. Gentle massaging may be recommended by some providers to smooth out the product, but it's essential to follow your specific practitioner's advice regarding this. It's advisable to avoid strenuous exercise and extreme heat exposure (like saunas) for the first 24-48 hours to prevent increased swelling. Most people find they can resume normal activities and return to work the next day without significant discomfort or noticeable swelling.

Hello and thanks for the question.  There tends to be some swelling and occasional bruising following the injections.  This can vary depending on skin type and amount of product that is injected. You can use ice to help with these issues. Also Tylenol or Ibuprofen can be taken.  I personally allow my patients to resume full activity the same day as the injection.  Generally time off from work is not necessary. Hope that helps and good luck

The overall severity of swelling and/or bruising depends on the patient. Generally, the swelling starts to subside after 24 hours of the Juvederm Lip augmentation. It is important to take proper post-op care while allowing time for the swelling to go down. I usually recommend icing the lips, no strenuous physical activity, avoiding salty foods and alcohol, and avoiding aspirin, as it can promote bruising. If you develop bruising, usually it will be easy to cover after 3 days. 

Dear CWPGirl,This is a great question!  The short answer is that everyone is different, so it’s hard to predict with certainty exactly how much swelling one might have.  But at least some amount of swelling is to be expected.  Bruising is rare, but not impossible. In general, here’s what we suggest to our lip filler patients:-No gym or strenuous activity for the rest of the day-No alcohol that evening, avoid a salty meal-For that evening, sleep with an extra pillow to elevate the head and let gravity pull swelling down -Most importantly, ice (5 mins on, 5 mins off) for the remainder of the day-Take MEND Cosmetic (powder mixed into a smoothie) for at least 2 days prior and 2 days after lip augmentation [shop.mend.me/products/mend-cosmetic]-Avoid blood thinners (e.g. ibuprofen) for 3 days before and 3 days after treatment It would be rare that swelling would be significant enough to keep you away from work, but you could do the treatment on a Friday so that you’ll be fully recovered by Monday.Hope that helps!  Check out our website for some before and afters of lip augmentation with filler!

DearCWPgirl,you do not need much aftercare following lip injections, talking and eating will take care of thatIf your injector uses a cannula, the chances of bruising are minimal and you can likely return to work on Monday, if you do it on a FridayYou should avoid drinking alcohol or taking in too much salt during that time to reduce swellingSleep with your head elevated as wellBest,
Dr. Nima
Member, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Board Certified in Head and Neck Surgery

Thank you for your question regarding recovery and after care when you receive lip filler injections. We advise patients that they should expect swelling for one to two days, with the next morning being the worst. The hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvederm absorb fluid after they placed, so swelling is a natural consequence of the treatment. The upper lip tends to swell more than the lower, and often looks "ducky" and even extend over the lower lip. We advise to avoid cardio and yoga the day of treatment, avoid salty foods, and to apply cool compresses hourly if possible. Sleeping with your head elevated the first night can also be helpful. Bruising is a possibility and can be concealed with lip gloss. We like to follow up at 2 weeks to see if massage is needed to smooth our any uneven areas, or if any additional filler is needed for symmetry or volume. Seek a Facial Plastic Surgeon with an experienced injector who specializes in filler for the best result. Good luck!

Hi there! 
Many thanks for your question. 
So in a nutshell here is the aftercare:
-Avoid lipstick / makeup for 24 hours after the procedure
-Avoid excess exercise, sauna, sun beds, jacuzzi or any swimming  related activity for 48hours 
- Allow a period of 7-10 days for swelling / bruising to settle down.  
-For any discomfort is take regular paracetamol, arnica is also useful too. 
Ensure you have appropriate follow up with your practitioner. 
Hope this helps!
Best wishes,
Dr Rupert

You can return to work after lip augmentation with fillers. There can be some swelling and/or lumps after lip injections which can last 1-2 weeks. You can apply firm pressure between two fingers on the lips for a few days, for 5 mins a time, in order to help decrease swelling and even out the lumps. If you're unhappy with your final results you can have it reversed with hyaluronidase and try a different technique next time. Best, Dr. Emer

The after care depends on type of injection you had.  If your plastic surgeon uses needles to inject, then you will have swelling/ bruising for 3-5 days.  Icing with head elevation and using arnica are the best way to minimize this.If you surgeon uses blunt microcannulas to inject lips like we do, then you should only experience 1-2 days of swelling with little to no bruising. 

There has recently been an explosion of different variations of HA injectable products that can be used for lip injection.  Whether it is Juvederm, Volbella, Restylane, Restylatne silk etc etc, anytime a filler product is injected into the lips post injection swelling is expected.  The extent and severity of the swelling can vary by patient and by product but can last up to a week.  Often the swelling is worse in the first 1-3 days.  Ice off and on within the first 24-48 hours can help minimize swelling.  Some topical supplements such as arnica can help minimize bruising.  Likely your doctor will have massaged the product into place during your visit so I would not recommend additional massage yourself.  If after a week or two you notice some irregularity or asymmetry - follow up with your injector and see if they can straighten things up for you with a touch up. 
 If you are getting your lips enhanced for a special event, I would leave plenty of time (2-3 weeks) for recovery and possible touchups before the event.  As far as returning to work that all depends on how self conscious you would feel about being noticed.  I after the injection would definately take the rest of the day off after the injection, but it is reasonable to return to work the next day even with some swelling.