How Long Does It Take Lips to Heal After Fillers?

The healing timeline for lip filler patients

The lip filler treatment does not require much downtime. Youmay wish to take the rest of the day off work so you can assess how muchswelling there will be. If you’re concerned about swelling after lip fillers,consider getting the treatment done on a Friday. Most people can resume theirnormal activities no later than the next day. However, you should double-checkwith the plastic surgeon about whether you should limit certain exercises for alittle while.

Note that plastic surgeons tend to use a numbing agent whendoing lip injections. This means your lips will feel a bit numb. Be verycareful when eating so that you do not accidentally chew on your lips. Inaddition, avoid eating very hot foods, as it’ll be easier to burn your lipswithout realizing it because of the numbing agent.

How long will my lips be swollen after fillers?

Swelling is a normal bodily reaction to many differenttreatments, including lip injections. There is no need to worry if your lipsswell up afterward. Some people will experience significant swelling, whileothers will barely notice it. Even if you’ve previously had lip injections withno swelling, it’s possible to have swelling the next time you get the treatment.In most cases, the majority of the swelling will subside in about four days.Minor, residual swelling may linger for a total of two to three weeks.

There are a couple of things you can do to minimize theswelling. The most important step is to put an ice pack on your lips right awayafter getting the injections. When you return home, you should continue to putan ice pack on your lips for about five to 10 minutes at a time, several timesper day. Wrap the ice pack in a clean cloth so that the ice isn’t directly onyour face. Another precaution that can help is to avoid sources of extreme heatfor a week or two. For example, you should avoid using saunas and hot tubs, andavoid doing hot yoga.

Consult a board-certified plastic surgeon in NYC

Dr. Thomas Loeb has expertise and considerable experience performing all types of cosmetic enhancements, including lip augmentations with implants or fillers. Dr. Loeb prioritizes patient care and safety, and ensures that each of his patients is fully informed before they make a treatment decision. You can schedule a consultation for lip fillers in NYC by calling our Manhattan office today.