Many women resort to cosmetic filler injections to get rid of aging wrinkles and rejuvenate the appearance of youth in the face. In the article that follows, find out what to do after injecting the filler.
Filler injections, or what is known as soft tissue fillers, are used to fill in blemishes, wrinkles, folds, and scratches in the face, or to add volume to the cheekbone or chin, or to improve the appearance of the lips .
Following local anaesthesia, the filler is immediately injected into the area to be treated because the effect takes place right away and lasts for a while, depending on the product type, the area injected, and how strictly the aftercare instructions are followed.
Following the injection of the filler, follow these instructions to achieve the desired results:
Instructions after injecting the filler: within the first 24 hours
After performing filler injections in any of the areas of the face or lips, a set of instructions must be adhered to during the first hours after the procedure. We briefly mention a few of them below:
- Avoid itching, rubbing, or pressing around the injection site, even if there is bruising , swelling, or pain or itching. This is typical and typically goes away a few hours to a day or two after the injection.
- For at least 6 to 8 hours after the filler injection, refrain from touching the treated area with your hands or even a makeup brush because there is a higher risk of infection during this period.
- For at least 24 hours, refrain from consuming alcohol, salt, or engaging in strenuous exercise as these activities may increase the risk of bleeding.
- To lessen bruising and swelling at the injection site, use natural topical ointments that are sold in pharmacies without a prescription or apply cold compresses for 15 minutes each hour.
- If there are any bruising or swelling at the injection site, try to sleep with your face up.
- For 24 hours following the injection, refrain from using oil-based makeup, retinol, treatments containing alpha hydroxy acids, or treatments containing vitamin C.
- Before leaving the house, apply sunscreen and wash the affected area with a soft, cleansing face wash.
- As directed by the doctor, take painkillers like paracetamol to ease any discomfort you may experience after receiving an injection.
Instructions after injecting the filler: During the days following the injection
After getting acquainted with the most important instructions after injecting the filler during the first 24 hours of the procedure, it is necessary to complete the instructions related to the days following the injection to get the best results, which are as follows:
- Avoid extreme heat and cold sources for at least 72 hours after the swelling and redness have subsided, such as the sun, saunas, and hot tubs. The same goes for skiing.
- putting off receiving any kind of specialised skin care or different laser treatments for at least a month, or as directed by the doctor providing the service.
- For two weeks following the injection, refrain from waxing your face, getting chemical peels, or getting any other peel-based treatment.
- To improve the outcomes of your filler injections, adhere to the skin care regimen prescribed by your doctor.
- With the exception of emergency situations and certain symptoms that call for prompt attention to seek medical attention, such as infection or blood vessel blockage, the results of the filler are reviewed with the specialist doctor four weeks after the injection.
Instructions after injecting the filler: When should you go to the doctor?
The final point to make regarding instructions following filler injection is that if you experience any of the symptoms listed below, you should seek medical attention right away and visit a specialist doctor:
- having a fever or experiencing body chills
- the appearance of spots on the body that have a different colour in places where the filler was not injected.
- the appearance of whiteness where filler injections were made.
- observing redness where the filler was injected or feeling hot to the touch.
- feeling of intense or escalating pain where the injection was made.