Facial Filler Aftercare Guide

Step-by-step guidance to support healing and maintain your refreshed, natural results.

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Congratulations on Your Filler Treatment!

We’re so excited for you! Many people love the results they see from hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal fillers, and we hope you do too.

Whether you’ve treated your lips, cheeks, jawline, or under-eye area, it’s important to know how to care for the treated areas and handle any potential side effects. Keep reading to learn how to stay comfortable and get the best results.

What to Expect

After your HA filler treatment, some irritation or mild side effects are common, but most are temporary and manageable. HA fillers are not permanent, so results may last several months depending on the area treated.

Common side effects include:

  • Bruising
  • Swelling
  • Mild pain or tenderness
  • Redness

Most side effects resolve within a few days to a couple of weeks. If you experience severe pain, throbbing, or changes in color (such as greying or blanching) at the treated site, contact us immediately, as prompt attention may be necessar

Steps to Support Your Best Results

To minimize discomfort and reactions after your treatment, try these tips:

  • Apply cool compresses gently to the treated area for 5 minutes, up to 4 times a day.
  • Avoid excessive facial expressions or movements in the treated area for the first 48 hours.
  • Limit sun exposure whenever possible.
  • Avoid massaging or rubbing the treated area.
  • Keep your head elevated while sleeping if swelling occurs.
  • Avoid vigorous exercise for 24 hours.
  • Stay hydrated.
  • Follow any additional guidance from your injector.

What to Avoid

To reduce the risk of bruising, swelling, or other reactions, avoid the following before and immediately after your filler treatment:

  • Rubbing, pressing, or touching the treated area.
  • Applying makeup directly to the injection site for at least 24 hours.
  • Consuming alcohol prior to your procedure.
  • Taking blood-thinning medications or supplements for one week before treatment, including aspirin, warfarin, clopidogrel, NSAIDs, fish oil, vitamin E, St. John’s wort, garlic tablets, ginkgo biloba, and ginseng.

If side effects are not at least 50% improved within three days, contact your injector, as additional treatment (such as a prescription dose of steroids) may be necessary.

Enjoy Your Results

Mild post-treatment discomfort is temporary. Side effects should subside so you can enjoy your refreshed and enhanced facial features.

Most HA fillers last 9–12 months, but touch-ups may be done earlier to maintain your results

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