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At Point of View Medical Aesthetics, we understand that achieving beautiful, natural-looking lip enhancement doesn’t end when you leave our clinic. While lip filler in Calgary is a non-surgical procedure, following proper aftercare guidelines is essential to ensure optimal healing and help you showcase your enhanced lips with confidence.
To maximize your results and ensure the smoothest recovery possible, here are key activities and substances to avoid following your lip filler appointment:
Our experienced medical aesthetic professionals at Point of View Medical Aesthetics share these eight crucial aftercare strategies to minimize complications and enhance your healing process.
Alcohol acts as a natural blood thinner, significantly increasing your risk of inflammation, bruising, and prolonged swelling. Just as we recommend avoiding alcohol before your treatment, continue abstaining for at least 24-48 hours post-procedure. This precaution allows for faster healing and reduces the likelihood of complications that could affect your final results.
Resist the urge to kiss, massage, or unnecessarily touch your treated lips. Any pressure applied to the area can increase infection risk and interfere with how the filler settles naturally into your lip tissue. The injection sites need time to heal properly, preventing bacteria from entering through the tiny puncture wounds. Additionally, external pressure can cause filler migration, potentially leading to asymmetry or uneven distribution. Since your lips will likely feel tender and appear swollen, minimizing contact will also improve your comfort.
Avoid using straws for drinking during the first 24-48 hours following your treatment. The sucking motion and pressure required to drink through a straw can distort the newly placed filler and may cause discomfort due to post-treatment swelling. Drink directly from cups or glasses instead.
Significantly limit high-sodium foods for the first 48 hours after your lip filler procedure. Salt naturally increases swelling throughout your body, and since you’ll also be avoiding exercise (which helps eliminate excess sodium through perspiration), your body won’t naturally process the salt as efficiently. Salty foods can also cause irritation to your sensitive, treated lips.
Instead, focus on consuming nutrient-rich foods like fresh fruits and vegetables. These wholesome options help maintain proper hydration while providing essential vitamins and minerals that support your body’s natural healing processes.
Use ice packs intermittently during the first 48 hours following your procedure to manage swelling, reduce bruising, and alleviate any itching sensations. Apply ice several times throughout the day, but always wrap ice cubes or ice packs in a thin cloth to avoid direct contact with your skin. This gentle cold therapy helps constrict blood vessels and provides natural pain relief.
Heat causes blood vessel dilation, which can significantly worsen swelling and prolong your recovery period. For at least 48 hours post-treatment, avoid direct sunlight, saunas, hot baths, steam rooms, and heated exercise classes. Keep your environment comfortably cool to support optimal healing.
If possible, wait at least one week before flying. The pressurized cabin environment can intensify swelling and bruising, while the dry air typical of aircraft cabins can dehydrate your lip tissue, potentially affecting your final results. If travel is unavoidable, stay extra hydrated and follow all other aftercare guidelines carefully.
Drinking plenty of water is crucial for supporting your body’s recovery process. Proper hydration improves nutrient delivery throughout your system, promoting faster and more effective healing. Additionally, the hyaluronic acid-based fillers we use at Point of View Medical Aesthetics (such as popular brands like Juvederm, Teosyal & Revanesse) naturally bind with water molecules to maintain skin moisture and create fuller, more natural-looking results. Staying well-hydrated helps these fillers integrate optimally with your lip tissue.
Before focusing on aftercare, it’s essential to ensure your lip filler treatment is performed by qualified, experienced professionals. At Point of View Medical Aesthetics, our skilled practitioners are committed to providing exceptional medical aesthetic care using the latest techniques and highest-quality products available, whether you’re looking for Botox, filler, microneedling, laser treatments, and more.
Located in Calgary, we pride ourselves on delivering personalized treatment plans tailored to each client’s unique aesthetic goals. Our team stays current with the latest advances in injectable treatments and maintains the highest standards of safety and efficacy.
Ready to enhance your natural beauty with professional lip filler treatment? Contact Point of View Medical Aesthetics to schedule your consultation. Our experienced team will assess your individual needs, discuss your aesthetic goals, and create a customized treatment plan designed to achieve the beautiful, natural-looking results you desire.
Our mission at Point of View Medical Aesthetics is to empower every client to feel confident and satisfied with their appearance. To eliminate their fears through the power of education while fostering long-term relationships in their self care journey.
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