Can I pick my lips with lip injections?

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I want to get lip injections, however, I have an issue with lip picking. Could lip picking affect my results? TIA!

Amir Nakhdjevani, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

Hi Wantitall3703There is a very wide range of products currently available and the most usual component in modern wrinkle fillers is hyaluronic acid. This substance is found naturally in almost all body tissues. When injected as a filler, it is immediately effective in correcting creases and is slowly absorbed over 6-12 months. Earlier generations of fillers used collagen which was purified from animal tissue and these caused allergic reactions in some patients. Allergic reaction is a rare complication with the modern generation of hyaluronic acid fillers.Your specialist will assess your case and help you to choose the most suitable type of dermal filler. Prior to injection, local anaesthetic paste is usually applied for approximately 45 minutes and cooling packs are also helpful to minimise discomfort and bruising from the injections. Once the filler has been injected your specialist will massage the injected area briefly to ensure that the filler is spread evenly and this completes the treatment.You may want to talk to someone about your lip picking issue before you go ahead with this procedure as it may affect the result.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

picking the lips doesn't affect the filler deep in the lips.  I suggest you see an expert.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Though lip injections are a minimally invasive procedure it would be important to avoid lip picking for a few days after treatment to avoid the development of lumps, bumps, bruising, and infection. Hope this helps.

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