Massage after lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid - what to expect?

Question

I rubbed my lips after having had hialuronic acid injected and lips, which were plump, but nice, went nuts. I read RS and learnt I shouldn't have massaged the lips at all! What can I expect now?Will they return to plump nice look?

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Aggressive rubbing after placement of HA will result in some spread of the material throughout your lips, and may cause some increased swelling, but its unlikely to materially effect your outcome.  Wait approximately 10-14 days to assess your results, you will likely be pleased once your swelling has resolved and your tissues have relaxed.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

I do not believe you cause significant damage by massaging your lips after having them injected with filler.  I would let the swelling subside and look at the results 10 days after injections to judge.  You can have additional filler placed at that time if there is a concern.  I would not worry that you have caused damage to your lips. I hope this helps.

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

Try not to fret, you should be OK. While massage after lip augmentation with HA is not recommended, you may not have done much damage. Check with your doctor, Good Luck!

Julio Clavijo-Alvarez, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

Thanks for sharing your question. I
am sorry that you are having concerns about your procedure.

Aggressive massaging of your filler may
alter some of the location of the filler. On the same token it could be the
reason for increased swelling to the affected area.

The bottom line is that waiting until
the swelling goes away, will help determine if there are significant changes to
your original outcome.

At this point patience is the key.

Finally, make sure that your doctor is
aware of your process. He should be able to guide you best in your care.

Wishing you the best with your journey.

Samir Shureih, MD · Answer

Lip augmentation with fillers should not be massaged by the patient immediately following the procedure otherwise the filler will disperse. Leave it alone and wait to see what is the final results in a 2-3 weeks, then re-evaluate

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