How can I reduce the chances of my parents knowing I had lip injections?

Hello! If you are a minor you should NOT do it without your parents consent (nor can you, legally). Any injectable has the potential to cause bruising and swelling. Be honest with them and respect their decisions, if you are a minor they have legal authority over medical decisions for you. Good luck!

Fillers cause bruising and swelling, try cannulas and use arnika.   But even then you may get bruising.  Makeup can be used. Best, Dr. Emer.

There is a risk of swelling and bruising after injectable fillers. With lips the swelling typically peaks within the first few days and the amount of swelling varies on the individual.

Do not let anyone tell you that they can guarantee you will not have bruising and swelling after lip injection. This is not the reality. You could poke your lips with a needle or cannula, not inject anything, and you would still have swelling and potential for bruising.  The best way to guarantee they will not notice is to stay away from them after injections, utilize ice, and Arnica maybe worth a try as well. To ensure you are receiving the highest level of care, seek out a modernly trained, new-school dermatologic surgeon, oculoplastic surgeon, facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon who is board certified and fellowship trained in one of these "core four" cosmetic specialties.

Cameron Chesnut#realself500 Physician

It's hard to say if they will notice or not.  There is always a possibility of bruising after the procedure as well as some swelling.

First off, you need to 18 to consent for yourself. If younger, they will need to sign for you. All injections can come with the risk of bruising and swelling. If you take arnica, elevate your head on 2-3 pillows, and don't do any strenuous activity until the next day, you probably will be ok. Ice might help as well if there is bruising but I don't routinely recommend it. Silk tends to swell more than the other fillers. Cannulas tend to have less bruising.

Dear plasticsurgerymaybe:If you are a minor you will not be able to have the treatment without parental consent.  Anyone who is not an adult should discuss such decisions with their parents in any case, or at least an adult whom they trust, to assist in all the important steps of the decision-making process. Having said that, choosing Beletero and having a very small volume injected can minimize swelling, as can the use of cold compresses and avoiding medications or supplements that tend to increase bruising. For women, any bruises can be covered with lipstick.All the best,  Dr. Clark

Ay yi yi! This sounds like a case ripe for Murphy's Law. If you're not 18, you will need your parents' consent. Lip filler can indeed be done subtly, but no one can control with 100 percent certainty the amount of bruising and swelling that will follow, which is usually worst in the first 48-72 hours, but not necessarily immediately. Your parents may be more sympathetic if you share your reasons for wanting lip injections.

Thank you for your question plasticsurgerymaybe. Juvederm is a filler that can be used to enhance the lips. With any injection there is a risk for bruising and swelling. This can last up to two weeks. I recommend my patients avoid situations where they do not want to be seen with swelling or bruising for two weeks after a treatment. Please consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!

Unfortunately, lips are very vascular and often have significant swelling and bruising accompanying treatment with filler. Usually we tell clients that you have the risk of being bruised for about 5-7 days after. With you wanting to keep your treatment confidential, I would highly suggest icing your lips immediately after your treatment (lightly) to decrease the swelling as much as possible. I would think of a story to tell your parents regarding the bruising, as it is likely to happen.