A very popular choice amongst women nowadays is the use of lip fillers or lip injections to augment and reshape the lips. Unlike invasive lip lift procedures, lip fillers are a quick, non-invasive way to achieve the perfect pout you’ve been dreaming of.
Made from hyaluronic acid, a natural substance found in our bodies, lip fillers provide a natural-looking plump. They ultimately enhance your lips without a recovery period.
Given its list of benefits, this blog will address one of the most common questions clients ask: How long do these lip fillers take to settle?
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Molly Rodriguez
15 years of experience
The Lip Filler Procedure
Before we answer questions on how long lip fillers take to settle, let’s first discuss what happens during a lip injection procedure.
Basically, lip fillers have 3 phases – pre-treatment, the actual lip injection session, and post-treatment. It is important to follow your specialist’s advice and tips for each phase, as this will determine the success of your procedure.
Pre-Treatment Care
Consultation
Before anything else, you will need to have a one-on-one consultation with your lip injector. Once you have a clinic of choice, a specialist will be assigned to you for the consultation. Here, you’ll have to discuss your goals and expectations for the lip filler treatment you’ll be getting.
If you have concerns or questions about the procedure, you can reach out to our specialists here at Eau Claire Body Care. Our specialist will also ask for your medical history if you’re taking any medication or skin treatment.
Assessment
After your initial consultation, an assessment will be the next step. Here, our lip injector will show you exactly where and how many injections you will be getting based on your facial structure and the symmetry of your lips. It’s important to openly discuss your preference on how plump you want your lips to be, as well as the areas where you want more volume.
Preparation Before the Procedure
Here are a few things to note before your actual lip injection session.
- Avoid medications such as Ibuprofen and Aspirin. These are blood thinners and can cause bleeding.
- If you need pain medication before your filler treatment, opt to use Tylenol instead.
- Avoid supplements with Omega-3, garlic, ginger, and Vitamin E.
- Avoid shaving, waxing, threading, or plucking hair around your lips.
- A few days before your scheduled appointment, stop using skin care products with exfoliating agents.
- On the day of your appointment, do not put any makeup or skincare products on.
During the Lip Injection Procedure
After thorough preparation, finally, your scheduled appointment comes. Although our specialist will discuss what happens during this procedure, to give you a glimpse, here’s what’s going to happen:
- Our injector will apply a topical numbing cream to ease your discomfort during the procedure.
- Your lip area will be disinfected and will be lined or prepped before the actual injection.
- During the injections, our specialist will cover all the areas you specifically want to augment. This will last for approximately 20 to 30 minutes only, and you should expect to feel a pinching sensation each time an area is injected with fillers.
- After the procedure, our esthetician will gently massage your lips to help the fillers settle in.
Post-Treatment Care
As you already know, lip fillers don’t need a lengthy recovery period, and you can go straight home after your session. We’re listing down some of the reminders you have to keep in mind after having your lip augmentation done:
What to Expect After Lip Injections?
You won’t see instant results after having fillers injected. You will see the parts where it was augmented however it would be accompanied by swelling.
Apart from the common swelling and bruising, you may feel some sensitivity and tenderness on your lips as well. This is normal after having lip injections and will typically subside within a week’s time.
If you have any issues regarding your lips seeming asymmetrical, don’t worry. It’s normal until your fillers reach their 4th week when they settle in completely. Touch-ups, if needed, will be done in the correct phase.
Follow the post-treatment care your specialist will provide you to ensure you’re on the correct path. If you prefer to read more about lip fillers, we suggest reading The Insider’s Guide to Lip Fillers in Eau Claire.
When Will I See My Lip Filler Results?
On average, it takes about 4 weeks until lip fillers completely settle in and bind with your soft tissues. By this time, you will have another appointment with your specialist for an assessment of lip symmetry and size.
If you wish to make any adjustments or have more filler injections, it will be done during this phase. For any corrections on lip symmetry, you will also have to wait until this phase before your specialist can make the necessary adjustments.
Best Practices After Getting Lip Fillers
Now that you’ve put in time, money, and effort in achieving your perfect pout, let’s make sure you take care of them to get the most out of your cosmetic investment.
Here are some of the best practices you should follow:
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How Long Do Lip Fillers Last?
Since lip injections are made from natural ingredients and substances, they are biodegradable. Getting lip fillers is not permanent and results are reversible. Your body will eventually break down these ingredients over time and your lips will go back to their natural state.
It takes about 6 to 12 months for lip fillers to have completely degenerated from your body. The rate it goes depends on your body’s metabolism. Longevity varies from one patient to another as bodies are unique and there is no definite time to know how long before your filler is broken down.
Here’s a thorough guide to help you make your lip fillers last longer.
Where Can I Get Lip Injections?
The most important thing in getting lip fillers is choosing a reputable provider. While most clinics claim their excellence, the best way to choose a partner for this procedure is through these considerations:
Post-Treatment Support
Your relationship with us at Eau Claire Body Care does not end with your procedure. Our specialists are more than happy to help you every step of the way until you achieve your cosmetic goals.
Understanding of Patient Goals
We help you enhance your beauty through our clinic’s advanced cosmetic procedures that we offer. All our practitioners are trained to align with your goals and provide you with advice, suggestions, and support that can help you achieve them.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your lip fillers, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at Eau Claire Body Care. You’re just one appointment away from achieving your lip augmentation goals.
