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The lips take up a surprisingly large part of the face, so even small changes can make the overall impression look sharper or change the atmosphere. Lip filler is a procedure in which changes can be seen in a relatively short time, but that is also why precautions before and after lip filler are important. Today, we will organize the key precautions before and after lip filler.
Pre-Procedure Checkpoints for Lip Filler
Lip filler may look simple, but checking your condition is very important.
📌 Check the condition of the lips
If there are wounds, inflammation, mouth ulcers, or skin troubles on the lips, it is safer to postpone the procedure. The reason is that if the procedure is performed in this condition, the risk of infection may increase, so it is necessary to confirm whether the procedure is possible through consultation with a specialist before the procedure.
📌 Stop drinking and smoking at least 24 hours in advance
Alcohol and smoking within 24 hours before the procedure can affect blood circulation, worsen bruising and swelling, and delay recovery. For a more stable result before and after lip filler, it is best to follow this strictly.
📌 Check the medications you are taking
If you are taking blood-thinning medications or certain other medicines, be sure to inform the medical staff in advance. Depending on the medication, bleeding or bruising after the procedure may be worse.
What Changes Can Lip Filler Bring?
Lip filler is often performed not simply to make the lips larger, but to balance overall volume and refine the lip line. It can also soften lips with an overly sharp cupid’s bow and help reduce asymmetry, which makes it popular. Depending on the shape of the individual’s lips and the desired image, the design may vary, such as minimizing corner volume or adjusting mainly the overall volume.
Precautions After Lip Filler
After lip filler, even if you look in the mirror and like the result, you should not let your guard down, because shape distortion or asymmetry can occur, so caution is needed.
📌 Do not touch or press the lips
Before the filler has fully settled, you should avoid touching or pressing the lips strongly. Habits such as biting your lips, rubbing them, or using a straw can also cause shape distortion.
📌 Maintain sufficient moisture
Since the lips may become drier than usual after the procedure, it is recommended to keep them continuously moisturized by using lip balm or a dedicated moisturizer. If moisture is insufficient, discomfort may increase.
📌 Avoid irritating foods, alcohol, and smoking
For about 48 hours after the procedure, it is best to avoid hot or irritating foods. In addition, alcohol and smoking may also prolong bruising and swelling or trigger inflammatory reactions, so it is recommended to refrain from them for a certain period.
Lip filler is a procedure in which not only the treatment itself is important, but also the degree to which you follow the care and precautions before and after lip filler can greatly affect your satisfaction with the result. Rather than simply adding as much as possible, it is important to adjust lip filler naturally to match your own lip shape, and it is necessary to decide on the design through sufficient consultation before the procedure.
