Demystifying lip injections – Here’s the do’s & don’ts for the #perfectpout — The Retreat Medical Spa (2024)

FAQs

Why can't you go in sauna after lip filler? ›

Can I go to the spa after lip injections? Heat treatments should be avoided for a couple of days after treatment, again because the swelling could worsen with the heat. This means no spa, sauna or sun bed treatment for around 48 hours.

Avoid hot environments

Heat can cause blood vessel dilation, which may worsen swelling. Don't expose yourself to direct sun sunlight and places or activities with high temperatures. Avoid hot saunas and baths, steam, or heated exercise for at least 48 hours after your lip filler treatment.

You need to have an awareness of the depth of your injection. If you are very deep, and particularly close to the vermilion border, that is where the superior labial artery lies, which tends to be the area that gets occluded the most often.

Many providers recommend using Aquaphor as part of your lip injection aftercare instructions. Aquaphor can keep the lips soft and hydrated in the days following your treatment.

The skin care after Botox can be impacted by the heat and humidity of a sauna. While there is no specific timeframe provided for how long to avoid saunas after receiving filler injections, it is generally recommended to wait at least 24 to 48 hours before exposing your face to extreme heat or steam.

What about oral sex? For at least 2 days after lip fillers, you shouldn't engage in oral sex because it could put unwanted pressure on your lips, affecting your healing process. And since there are minor wounds after the treatment, the risk of STDs could be higher than usual. So, we recommend you wait.

The glabella, the area between the eyebrows, and the forehead are some of the most dangerous areas for dermal filler injections.

The artery anastomoses with the inferior labial artery on the opposite side. The superior labial artery is larger than the inferior artery and runs along the inferior “wet” border. It has 2-3 branches towards nose including the alar branch and nasal septal. Avoid injecting the wet/dry border on the lower and upper lip.

Sometimes, people break up with filler not because they're overfilled, per se, but because they're over filler — the look, the upkeep, the headaches — and this too is a form of fatigue. The filler becomes oppressive, a burden.

Do's – Things to DO after Lip Filler:

Apply an ice pack on the injected sites 2-3 times a day to reduce swelling. Brush your teeth gently. Take over-the-counter pain medications if required. Stay hydrated by drinking lots of water and fluids.

How long do I have to sleep on my back after lip injections? ›

Some patients like to sleep on their back the first night after treatment, although there is no hard evidence that sleeping position might affect your filler treatment. Avoid sleeping on your face for a week after treatment.

Apply an ice pack for up to 10 minutes to reduce inflammation, pain and swelling. Avoid wearing lipstick, lip balm or any other product on your lips for at least 24 hours. Refrain from touching or puckering your lips, including kissing and sipping from a straw.

It is advisable to avoid strenuous exercise after lip fillers. Physical activity increases body temperature and blood flow to your lips, worsening swelling and bruising. The sweat from exercises can also send a lot of bacteria to the injection site and increase the risk of infections.

Extensive sun or heat exposure and alcoholic beverages may cause a temporary increase in redness, bruising or swelling at the injection sites. If there is persistent swelling or redness after the injections, you should limit exposure to sunlight or UV lamps until these symptoms subside (for at least 5-7 days).

You Could Bruise Faster

If you recently had lip filler injections, don't head back to the gym right away. Dermal fillers take time, anywhere from 24 hours to a few weeks to mature in the skin. When you exercise, fillers absorb water from your tissues and may expand more quickly than they should.

Ideally, it would be best to wait to eat until after the numbing agent has worn off to avoid accidental injuries. In addition, we recommend avoiding excessively hot or cold drinks and chewy or crunchy foods for the first 24 hours following treatment.