It may take several weeks for the filler to soften and settle on the skin. This means that patients will not see the definitive results of their treatment right away. While individual results may vary, many people achieve the full effect within two weeks of receiving the injections. After receiving the filler treatment for the cheeks, it usually takes about two weeks for the fillers to fully settle into the facial structure.
During this time, you may notice some common temporary side effects, such as swelling, tenderness, or minor bruising. These symptoms are part of the normal healing process and should start to decrease within the first two weeks. It is very common to feel bumps on the skin in the days after the dermal filler is injected into the face, including on the upper lip of the body, cheeks and chin area, and along wrinkles and folds when injected to lift them. It will usually resolve within a couple of weeks.
Dermal fillers can be a great way to add volume, shape, and hydration to the skin without the need for a more invasive procedure. The CREO clinic uses hyaluronic acid-based fillers, which can take about 2 weeks to set, a much shorter time than the months it can take for a surgical procedure to produce results. After receiving the lip filler, the most common discomfort is redness and swelling at the injection sites. Many people also begin to feel some discomfort as the effect of the anesthetic agent wears off, as if it were a “bruise” on the lips.
Swelling is a common reaction to the “trauma” created by needle punctures in the skin and the body's reaction to the “injection of foreign material”, even though these substances are primarily natural. However, keep in mind that basically having “new lips” involves a learning curve, so you may continue to notice a slight licking or may not feel as elegant as you eat or drink. In some cases, you may be experiencing something known as a late-onset inflammatory response. This reaction is more common in people who have had hyaluronic acid-based lip filler injections, such as Juvederm and Restylane, but dermatologists they are still considered to be “rare complications”.
However, there is a “right way” to use a cold compress. Don't apply an ice pack directly to your lips, as it can make you feel good in the short term, as it can damage your skin and negatively affect lip filler results. We also keep the lip filler syringes for eight weeks after the consultation, in case you need a little touch-up. We recommend waiting at least two weeks before scheduling a touch-up appointment, as it can take at least this time until everything “calms down”.”.
If you choose not to keep applying lip filler and your lip filler “wears out”, your lips are likely to return to the way they were before treatment. This change will occur gradually as your body processes the filler, and you can always choose to have additional padding added later on. It's important to remember that some localized inflammation is to be expected to occur after a filler treatment, which should go away on its own. We recommend that our patients wait 2 weeks after the filler injection to allow time for the swelling to go away and the filler to “settle” in the skin.
That said, if you notice severe swelling or bruising, contact your surgeon or medical provider right away. Ideal candidates should be in good health and free from allergies or chronic conditions that may affect their eligibility for treatment with cheekbone filler or limit its effectiveness. It is an excellent treatment option for those looking to restore volume and definition to the contour of their cheeks or to undo some of the signs of aging and the effects of life in general, such as flat, sunken or asymmetrical cheeks. On the day of treatment, your healthcare provider will first cleanse the skin and identify the injection sites for the cheek filler.
They can apply some type of anesthesia, usually in the form of an anesthetic cream, a pain reliever spray, or even an ice pack, if needed and desired. When the procedure is over, you may notice some results right away. However, it will take at least a couple of days and sometimes several weeks for the filler to set in and take effect properly. When it comes to aftercare for cheekbone filling, it's common to experience slight swelling or bruising.
after treatment. You can use cold compresses to limit this problem and avoid exposing your cheeks to extreme heat or pressure; try not to sleep on them, for example, but to sleep looking up. Try to limit the number of times you touch your face and make sure your hands are clean if necessary to reduce the risk of infection. For some fillers, it may be useful to massage the treated area to help the filling spread; your healthcare provider will inform you about this and show you how the massage is done.
Usually, treatment with cheekbone filling is low-risk. But that doesn't mean it's risk-free. There is a possibility of minor bleeding and bruising after treatment, and some patients may experience reactions such as hives, itching, tenderness and acne-like spots in the treated area. More serious complications may include edema, skin discoloration, or injury to the blood vessels in the treatment area, although all of this is very rare.
The results last for at least six months and, in some people, last for much longer periods. The filler takes up to 4 weeks to fully integrate into the fabric and some fillers are more cohesive than others. To learn more about the uses of different dermal fillers and their safety, schedule a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. After treatment with dermal filler, initial swelling (and possible bruising) appears and can last up to 2 weeks after the injection. An unqualified doctor may not separate filler injections properly, which could cause some areas of the skin to fill up too quickly or too much. Sometimes, this swelling may cause a filling to move slightly, although it often only occurs in patients who have had fillers placed in the last 6 to 12 months.
It is important to minimize very intense physical exercise 48 hours after treatment, as this avoids a significant increase in blood flow that could cause filler migration. The CREO clinic only uses fillers based on hyaluronic acid, since this active ingredient has many important advantages over its counterparts. As a result, cheek fillers have become increasingly popular among people who want to fill their cheeks and give them a natural shine. As you progress through the swelling stages of the lip filler, the second day is the stage where you'll begin to notice all the effects of the treatment.
Cheekbone filling should also be a primary consideration for those who want to bring volume and youth to their cheeks without going through the operating room and for those looking for an affordable way to improve their facial aesthetics. This is because when the filler migrates, it only migrates very little (by a few millimeters) and rarely causes medical complications.
