When Can I Eat After Lip Injections?

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What are the aftercare instructions for eating after Juvederm injection into the lips? When can I eat, and does it matter what I eat? I just want to avoid messing up my Juvederm results. Thanks!

Benjamin Caughlin, MD, FACS - Account Suspended · Answer

First check with your surgeon as they may have specific recommendations that are tailored to the way they injected.For my patients, I allow a soft diet for the first 24 hrs and then am open to them eating anything. Lip movements actually help distribute the product some so it is good to eat, speak and move the lips.Hope this helps.Best of luck,DrC

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

If your doctor gives a nerve block which leads to profoundly numb lips, it may be best to wait for you to resume sensation in your lips before eating to avoid dental trauma. Thank you. Dr Joseph

Rupert Critchley, MD, MRCGP · Answer

Hi there!I usually recommend refraining from food for a few hours post lips augmentation to allow time for local anaesthesia to wear off. Patients may be prone to biting there lip or tongue whist this is working. Soft diet initially then back to usual after around 24 hours. Hope this helps!Best wishes,Dr Rupert

Milan Shah, MD · Answer

After getting lip injections, it’s typically recommended to wait at least a few hours before eating or drinking to allow the injection site to settle. However, it’s best to follow your healthcare provider’s specific instructions, as they may have individual recommendations based on the type of filler used. In general, you should avoid hot or spicy foods and excessive movement of your lips immediately after the procedure to minimize swelling and potential complications.

Smita R. Ramanadham, MD, FACS · Answer

There are no limitations about when or what to eat after lip injections.  The only thing to keep in mind is some physicians may numb your lips with either an injection or cream, if this is the case, you should avoid hot items so as to avoid burning yourself. The injection will last longer so you'd want to wait until you have feeling back.  If this was not done then you are all set.  The only thing I tell my patients to avoid that first day is wearing lipstick and high intensity exercise which can be resumed the next morning.

Ravi Jain, MBBS · Answer

Great question. I am quite liberal with my post treatment advice in that I let me patients eat and drink as soon as they feel any anaesthetic effect has worn off completely, to prevent them spilling drinks, biting their lips or any other injury. The fillers should not move around with normal lip movements. But I would refrain from heavy petting for at least 24 hours!! ;-)

Stanley Kovak, MD · Answer

Juvederm is a great filler for lip enhancement.  There is lidocaine mixed in with the Juvederm which makes the procedure more comfortable.  Topical or injectable lidocaine can also be used prior to treatment.  Eating after a lip filler can be done without difficulty as soon as the lidocaine has been absorbed.

Pedram Imani, FRACS, MS, MBBS (Hons) · Answer

The lips will be slightly numb depending what technique your surgeon has used for   numbing the lips prior to the cosmetic injection.  In general lignocaine/lidocaine will last about 2-4 hours, so its best to avoid hot foods.  You can eat and drink immediately if you can feel your lips and move them naturally.  Its best to suck on some frozen foods to decrease the chance of bruising.  There is little you can do to alter the results.  Enjoy your new lips and be patient for two weeks for a the final results.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. You can eat immediately after lip injections. However, because Juvederm contains lidocaine you may still have some numbing making it difficult. I recommend waiting till the effects of lidocaine wear off so you do not accidentally bite your lip or burn it. I hope this helps!

Ariel Ostad, MD · Answer

The patient is able to eat right after lip injections; however, you may experience some discomfort. We recommend waiting for the lidocaine (numbing) to wear off. All normal activities may be immediately resumed following the procedure. Thank you for your question!

When Can I Eat After Lip Injections?

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