LIP INJECTIONS DO’S & DON’TS FOR THE BEST LIPS EVER!

We may desire full beautiful lips but worry that we may end up with the unnatural ‘duck lip’. We do beautiful lips all the time and can help! Dermal filler, like Juvederm that is on special this month, is an extremely safe option for achieving some seriously kissable lips. If you are planning or even deciding on lip fillers, we have developed a list of things to do and not to do!

1. DON’T:  NO blood thinners 7 days prior. This includes that enticing glass of your favorite wine. (Okay, okay!…ONE glass may not hurt but don’t get carried away.) Remember that alcohol can cause inflammation so if you can avoid it all the better! Blood thinners to avoid include fish oils, Aspirin, Aleve, Ibuprofen, Advil, etc. Got a headache?…Tylenol is okay! Blood thinners increase the likelihood of bruising. But PLEASE consult with your health care provider before stopping any medications.

2. DO:  Hydrate! Drink lots of water and try to relax for the day. These two will help improve your body’s ability to heal.

3. DON’T: Massage your lips. I know that they feel great and luscious, but massaging or playing with freshly injected lips risks moving the filler around causing the possibility of movement and undesirable results.

4. DO: You will be swollen for a couple of days…up to one week. This is completely NORMAL and will go away.
 

5. DON’T: Workout for about 24 hours following the treatment. You want to avoid things that increase blood flow to your face. Although lip injections do not technically require any downtime, ice those beautiful plump lips to decrease swelling.
 

6. DO: Take Arnica. We sell VitaMedica Arnica tablets and cream, or you can order it online or pick it up at the local pharmacy. Follow the directions on the box a few days prior to your appointment and a few days following.

FAQ’s:

HOW LONG DO LIP FILLERS LAST?

            HA (Hyaluronic Acid) fillers such as Restlyane products last up to 12 months. Our bodies naturally metabolize the formula over time. Slowly! Schedule your follow up injections for 8 months out and if you need to cancel or push out further…that’s great!

IF YOU HAVE A HISTORY OF COLD SORES, WHAT TO DO PRIOR TO INJECTIONS?

            Injections could trigger a cold sore. We can prescribe a prevention medication to start taking two days prior to treatment.

CAN YOU AFFORD LIP FILLERS?

            Filler currently range from $550 to 650 a syringe at SkinSpaMED. Our Hyraulaunic Acid (i.e., Juvederm, Kysse) is $75 off this month (July 2021). We also take Care Credit! Get the lips you want NOW and pay later with Care Credit’s medical credit card.

ARE LIP INJECTIONS PAINFUL?

            Speaking from experience…sort of but not really! Most fillers are mixed with lidocaine + topical numbing is available. There is a stick that you will feel, and then the lidocaine from the filler kicks in almost immediately. We offer vibration or other methods to help you not think so much about it, but when it is done…WORTH IT!

ARE FILLERS ONLY FOR PLUMPING LIPS?

            NOPE! Fillers can help with fine lines around the lips sometimes called smokers line or cause by sucking from straws among many other uses for lost volume in the face. Book a consult today to see where and which fillers may be right for you.