Dermal Filler Aftercare

Immediately after your treatment you may notice some, swelling, bruising, red needle puncture marks, tenderness or itching in the area. These are all common after having filler and can worse over 48 hours but then should resolve gradually.

Immediately after the treatment your face with be cleaned, you should then not touch your face for at least 6 hours. After this you may cleanse your skin with water and a gentle cleanser. Avoid wearing make up over the procedure area for the rest of the day to avoid infection.

To help reduce any swelling, itching or bruising you can apply ice to your lips afterwards using an icepack or ice cube covered with a cloth (do not apply ice direct to the skin). If you have bruised you can apply arnica cream (purchase over the counter) regularly to help it subside. Bruising and swelling is dependant on the individual you may have had fillers before and never bruised and then the next you may experience bruising or swelling. Factors such as too much caffeine, green tea, anticoagulant medications, alcohol, smoking, previous illness, previous cold/virus, skin sensitivity and even the female menstrual cycle can increase bruising, bleeding & swelling.

If you are having the Tear Trough or Non Surgical Rhinoplasty Treatment you will be invited back after 2 weeks to review the area and make sure the treatment has settled properly.

Tear Troughs can make the under eyes slightly puffy and swollen and maybe even bruising due to the thin skin in the area. Keep up with the ice and antihistamine for as long as necessary, under the eyes attracts water naturally every day and this area can take time to settle down, you will be reviewed after 2 weeks with this treatment.

Avoid exposure to intense heat such as sun, sun beds, saunas, steam rooms for at least 48 hours.

Avoid any pressure on the treated areas for at least the first few nights ie. sleep on your back if possible.

Avoid strenuous exercise for 48 hours after treatment as the increased heart rate can make any bruising or swelling worse.

Avoid alcohol for 24 hours as this can act an inflammatory contributing in pain, swelling and bruising.

Avoid any facial treatments, facial waxing, peels or any microdermabrasion for two weeks after treatment. If you do have any facial treatments within this time please make sure your beautician is aware of your fillers.

Adverse signs to look for:

You may experience slight tenderness over the following days but this should subside gradually, if you find pain is increasing and becoming unbearable please get back in touch.

If your skin appears white in colour and cool in temperature please get back in touch.

In Final....

You will see results immediately with your fillers but swelling may get worse before it gets better so be patient.

Please give yourself up to 4 weeks until the filler has settled completely to see your lasting result.

Result longevity varies greatly depending on which treatment you have and can be anything from 6-12 months sometimes even longer, but this is very much dependant on you, your lifestyle and metabolism and how quickly the body naturally breaks down the filler.

If you have any problems please contact Lou at Brows & Aesthetics.