Could consuming alcohol within 24 hours of lip injections dissolve filler & not achieve full results?

Hi there,It is recommended to avoid alcohol consumption following dermal filler injections for 24-48 hours. Consuming alcohol can increase bruising, swelling, and delay the healing process.

Alcohol consumption will not dissolve HA lip filler. Alcohol consumption within 24-48 hours prior to and after injection will increase the risk of bruising and prolong down time. In general, I wouldn't recommend doing injectable treatments within 7- 10 days of major events, let alone the day of. Your injector will probably recommend the same.

Thank you for your question about lip filler and alcohol consumption.
Consuming alcohol immediately before or after injections can increase swelling and bruising. It does not dissolve or reduce the actual filler that was placed. That said, alcohol can affect your body’s healing response, so most providers—including myself—recommend minimizing alcohol for at least 24 hours to optimize your comfort and recovery.
To be sure, see two or more experienced aesthetic providers for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have filler.
Hope that helps.

Hi! Great question. While drinking alcohol after lip injections won’t dissolve the filler, it can increase swelling, bruising, and prolong the healing process. Alcohol thins the blood, which can make you more prone to bruising and cause inflammation. To ensure the best results and minimize any side effects, I recommend avoiding alcohol for at least 24-48 hours after your treatment. Enjoy your event!

Consumption of alcohol can cause some anticoagulant effects. IMHO it will not affect the effects. More likely than not, it may increase the swelling following the attempt to dissolve the filler.

Hi amelia123456789. You can be swollen and bruised immediately after lip filler injections and drinking alcohol can lead to worse bruising as well as more swelling but it will not lead to dissolving the filler. It can take about 2 weeks for final results. I generally recommend not having any major events immediately after. I hope this helps! - Emily Duffy, Plastic Surgery Physician Assistant Injector with Dr. Christine Rodgers

Consuming alcohol will not dissolve your filler. You will be swollen the night after injection and potentially bruised so beware of that. In my opinion, filler is not going to move much with activity but excessive lip use could lead to migration away from where your injector put it.

Hi Amelia,
In short, it is generally safe to consume alcohol after lip injections. Many patients opt for lip fillers before significant events, and we have not observed any notable complications.
Theoretically, alcohol could cause slight swelling or facial flushing, which may result in increased blood flow to the area and, in turn, a marginal increase in filler absorption. However, this effect is typically so minimal that it does not have any clinical significance.
Best wishes for your procedure and upcoming event. Cheers!

Hello and thank you for your question. In general, it is recommended to refrain from alcohol consumption for 24-48 hours following injectable filler. I do not know of any sources which state that alcohol consumption will dissolve your filler, however alcohol consumption may increase inflammation and can also dehydrate you, both of which can slow healing and potentially affect your results. I would recommend discussing your concerns in detail with whichever experienced facial filler injector you use.

Alcohol does not have any enzymes that can dissolve filler, but will make you more prone to bruising, swelling and other associated events. Does not mean you will not achieve full results.