As you age, you notice new prominent lines and wrinkles on your skin, and your face loses some of its freshness and smoothness. High-quality skincare products can reduce the signs of aging to some extent. However, deep wrinkles and volume loss in the mid-face call for a more direct approach.
Dermal fillers are a non-surgical cosmetic treatment for adding volume to areas of the face, giving you a fresh, younger-looking appearance.
Whether you are researching dermal fillers to see if they are right for you, or you have just had treatment and want to know how to best maintain the results, we are here to help! We have put together this guide to post-treatment care for dermal fillers so you can review all the different options here.
In fact, here at Inovosense, we are asked many questions about dermal fillers and what to expect after filler treatment. From lip treatments to the hands and face, the first and most important thing is to listen to the advice given during your consultation and pay attention to the recommendations for care after gel injection. It is your responsibility to take care of your body, as with any other cosmetic procedure. Even if several months have passed since your gel injection, please do not be lazy, and complete your course of aftercare.
Let's take a look at what you should do after treatment with dermal fillers to minimize side effects and shorten their duration.
Benefits of dermal fillers
Today, fillers have become more and more popular as a cosmetic procedure, and because of the unique result they give to the injected area, they are very popular among most sections of society, of any gender and age. The reason is that using filler can lead to:
• Maintaining the natural freshness and vitality of the skin
• Removing skin wrinkles
• Rejuvenation
• Contouring and volumizing
There are some side effects associated with dermal filler injections that you should be aware of. In this article, we intend to review all the aftercare points following facial filler injection together. Stay with us.
Care after dermal filler injection
It is very important to follow the instructions for care after dermal filler injection. Immediately after a dermal filler injection, you may notice several of the following:
• Swelling
• Bruising
• Needle puncture marks
• Asymmetry
• Excessive tenderness
• Itching in the area
These problems are common at the time of dermal filler injections and should resolve within a few days to a few weeks. The final result of your treatment will be visible one to two weeks after injection, and you can be examined by the doctor to check whether further treatments are needed to achieve the planned results.
Care tips after filler injection to the face
Fillers have no recovery period, and immediately after injection you can go about your daily activities. However, you should follow a few tips to achieve the desired result and increase its longevity. The care tips after injection can be listed as follows:
• To reduce swelling after injection, avoid salt.
• Do not massage, scratch or rub the injected area under any circumstances.
• For up to one week after injection, avoid going to the pool, sauna and jacuzzi.
• For up to 4 hours after injection, do not keep your head down.
• Stop smoking and drinking alcohol for a while and follow a healthy diet.
• Using makeup is not recommended for up to 24 hours after injection.
• Avoid activities that cause sweating.
• Do not expose yourself to sunlight and avoid going to the solarium.
• If you wear glasses, do not wear them until you have healed.
Pain relief
Pain after filler injection is usually mild and sometimes moderate. Some areas, such as the chin and lips, can be very painful. To relieve the pain, medications such as paracetamol may be taken as directed by your doctor.
Reducing swelling
After injection, apply a cold compress to the area for 10 minutes every hour (do not place ice directly on your skin). Using a cold compress regularly in the first 24 hours after injection may help reduce the amount of swelling. Some patients use an ice compress before and after treatment to reduce swelling.
Relieving bruising
Patients who take aspirin, fish oil or other medications associated with increased bruising may increase their risk of this problem. There are over-the-counter treatments for bruising. Vascular laser is also an option for treating bruising.
Massage
Massage of filler injection areas may be recommended or even prohibited by the doctor. After pain and tenderness to touch have resolved, and if the doctor recommends it, gentle massage can be used.
Cold sores and dermal fillers
There may be a small chance that dermal filler treatment will trigger an outbreak of facial cold sores in patients with a previous history.
Some patients use antiviral medications to help reduce the risk of cold sores. If you develop a cold sore after treatment, you should see a doctor.
Final word
The care tips are not limited to these points, and the doctor will prescribe aftercare tips suited to your body and lifestyle, all of which you must follow. If you take any particular medication or have any particular condition, be sure to tell your doctor during the consultation session. By knowing everything that concerns you, a specialist doctor can help you achieve the desired result.
Finally, you should know that without following the care tips, not only will the ideal result not be achievable, but the longevity of the filler will also be reduced. So by following the care tips after injection, give yourself a sense of well-being and also preserve the longevity of the injected filler.