Will my parents be able to tell I got lip injections?

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I'm 18 years old. My parents would never let me get lip injections and if they found out they would be very mad. I plan to get juvederm or something like that. I want it to look really natural and for it to just subtly make me look better. I'm wondering is bruising and stuff common? I could have a sleepover at my friends house after and would it be better to go home the next day?

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your excellent question.  Due to the thin tissues of the lips they have a tendency of swelling after any treatment which will be noticeable for the first few days after your injections.  Bruising may be able to be hidden with lipstick or other cover-ups but I do think your parents would be able to tell.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Regardless of how small of an amount of filler is used in the lips there is always a risk of bruising and swelling.  Sometimes the risk of bruising is minimized with a cannula but swelling is almost always inevitable.   Ensure you see a board certified plastic surgeon/dermatologist.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Although lip fillers do great and look natural if done with skill and expertise, swelling and bruising is common after injections, and results will be optimal at 10-14 days. Please see a board certified cosmetic dermatologist for further evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

Yes, they will notice. Most lip injections create swelling that peaks around 2-3 days after the treatment. During those first three days your lips can be significantly swollen even with very conservative injections. It is unlikely that you will be able to keep this hidden from your parents. Best to discuss with them prior to the treatment.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Corey Frucht, MD, PhD · Answer

Hello, and thanks for your question. There is a good chance they would notice, in particular if you have swelling and/or bruising immediately after, both of which are relatively common.I recommend that you only get treated by a well-trained dermatologist or plastic surgeon. Hope this opinion is helpful to you. Best of luck, Dr. Frucht.

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