Dermal Fillers Post Treatment Care And Advice
If you have undergone a dermal filler treatment, a hyaluronic acid gel has been injected into your skin or lips. The results are immediate and can last 6-15 months.
What is normal after a procedure?
Due to the anaesthetic in the gel you may feel numbness or tingling immediately after the procedure and have some moderate swelling, redness, bruising, and tenderness over the areas treated. Some people experience a dull ache and tenderness over the treated areas which usually subsides between 48-72 hours but can last longer. Mild, non painful swelling can last for up to 2 weeks. Bruising is usually visible initially, then more obvious the next day before fading over the following 7-14 days. A small minority of bruises can last for 4-6 weeks.
How to protect your result and reduce side effects
- For 48 hours you should avoid exposure to UV light and heat - eg: sauna, steam, sun beds, hot showers, strenuous exercise etc
- Keep the area cool with a cool compress (do not apply ice)
- Avoid unnecessary pressure over any areas, especially in the first 24 hours
- Avoid facial massages, laser or skin resurfacing until the area has healed fully
Reduce the chance of infection
- Do not touch the treated area for 6 hours after treatment
- Do not apply make up until the day after treatment
Further information
- If you are prone to cold sores it’s common to have an outbreak post treatment
- Arnica gel or cream can be used on the treated area
- Arnica tablets can be taken to help reduce bruising
- Do not fly within 24 hours or 72 hours if long haul
- Ensure you stay well hydrated to help maximise the duration of filler
When to contact us
- Serious complications are rare, but it’s vital you seek urgent review if anything like this occurs: swelling, puffiness or lumpiness which does not fade in the first week with gentle massage.
- The filler changes texture (hard, nodular, lumpy) and especially if there is redness / tenderness after 48 hours.
- Contact us immediately if you have symptoms of a blocked blood vessel
- If you develop increasing pain near or above the site of injection which is getting worse over time, especially if associated with a pale area of skin indicating a lack of blood flow you should contact us straight away. In rare cases, an urgent reversal or other medical interventions may be required immediately to prevent scarring. If we are unreachable attendance at A+E is advised.
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