Aftercare

Dermal Filler

What's normal

Swelling, tenderness and bruising, worst on days 1–3 and settling within about 2 weeks. Lips swell the most. Small lumps can be felt early and usually soften. Final result at about 2 weeks.

First 24–48 hours

Cold compress wrapped in a cloth: 10 minutes on, 10 minutes off.
No hard exercise, saunas, steam or hot yoga. Avoid alcohol.
Don't press, rub or massage the area unless we told you to.
Sleep with your head raised on an extra pillow.
No makeup or lipstick on the injection points for 12 hours.

For the next 2 weeks

Avoid dental work, facials and other treatments on the area.
If you get cold sores, take any antiviral we prescribed.

Follow-up: A check-in visit at 2 weeks.

Call or text us if you notice

Pain that is getting worse instead of better
Skin turning white, gray, blotchy, purple or dusky near the area
Redness, heat or pus that spreads or appears days later, or a fever

Call 911 right away for any change in vision, eye pain, a drooping eyelid, slurred speech or weakness.