Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.
Never. Tanning beds significantly increase the risk of Melanoma and other Skin Cancers. Period. End of Sentence.
Dear elleevie,Thank you for your question.Generally excess sun will not have a major effect on your lip fillers. However, for good wound healing and recovery, it is best to wait until your swelling subsides, which can range from 48 to 72 hours depending on the amount and choice of filler. I hope this helps.
I tell my filler patients to avoid excess sun for a day or so. Sun beds are detrimental to your skin. Use tanning sprays or lotion instead. Best Wishes, Maurice Vick MD
I would recommend waiting up to 3 days after you get lip injections because you want swelling to be reduced. Although the uv lights shouldn't trigger any inflammation it is best to wait to be safe.
Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. Most likely the white bump is a bit of dermal filler that was placed too close to the skin surface. Depending on the material it may smooth over time and I would allow your results to mature for at 2-3 weeks. If the lump persists ask yo...
Thank you for your question. Lip augmentation through fillers can create a more symmetrical lip line. I suggest that you consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon. Best wishes,
Thank you for your question. Lip augmentation can create subtle improvements to the volume of your lips so I suggest that you consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon to determine your candidacy. Best wishes,
Thank you for your question. Lip augmentation can increase your lip volume to work in conjunction with your smile and other features. I suggest that you consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon. Best wishes,
Hi and thank you for your question! It is extremely unlikely that lip fillers leak following accidental biting of your lips, so that shouldn't be a concern. Please keep monitoring the site of the bite to make sure other complications (infection) is not occurring, but other than that, there ...
Thank you for your question! To be honest with you, its hard to say without having done your procedure (the number of V-Y's performed, particular V-Y modifications, etc), or knowing exactly how much was advanced/how much fat was placed into the lips. Another variable is whether the fat was i...
What’s trending? Who’s turning heads? Which TikTok myths need busting? We’ve got you. No fluff, no gatekeeping—just real talk. Get our free, unfiltered newsletter.