Juvéderm Aftercare: Recovery Tips For Face & Lip Fillers
Juvéderm is a leading cosmetic facial filler treatment that adds fullness to the face and lips. It can also smooth out wrinkles and promote a more youthful appearance. Juvéderm is made with hyaluronic acid (HA), which naturally occurs in the skin and helps it retain moisture. Impressively, HA can hold up to 1,000 its weight in water. This helps plump the skin and keep it hydrated and healthy.
If you’re looking for an alternative to cosmetic surgery, Juvéderm is a great option. It can enhance the natural contours of your face and give your lips fullness and shape without incisions. To experience the best results from your injections, following your provider’s Juvéderm aftercare instructions is important. Here’s an overview of how Juvéderm works and how to care for your face and lips after your appointment.
How Is Juvéderm Administered?
Juvéderm comes in the form of a smooth gel. It’s injected with a small needle into the lips or facial tissue. Juvéderm products, including Juvéderm lip filler, contain lidocaine, which is a local anesthetic. The lidocaine helps lessen injection discomfort. Let us know if you’re still worried about feeling pain during your procedure. We can apply a topical anesthetic as needed before your treatment to help numb the area.
We administer Juvéderm in different areas based on each patient’s treatment goals. For example, if you are experiencing volume loss in your cheeks due to age, we’ll focus on injecting Juvéderm deep into the cheek area. If you want to add volume or symmetry to your lips, we’ll inject Juvéderm into various locations in your lips. We utilize Juvéderm products to meet each patient’s specific needs and treatment areas.
Most dermal filler appointments take less than 30 minutes to complete. You can easily schedule an appointment during your lunch break or whenever you have a small window of available time. If you’re receiving lip filler, we’ll provide easy Juvéderm lips aftercare instructions. If you’re getting fillers anywhere else on your face, we’ll give you the appropriate aftercare instructions for the treated area. Don’t worry. Recovery is a quick and minimally painful process. The Juvéderm filler aftercare instructions are simply designed to help give you the best results from your treatment.
What Are the Benefits of Juvéderm Injections?
Facial and lip fillers are versatile and can treat various aesthetic concerns, from under-eye bags to uneven lips. You’ll enjoy improved volume and a smoother complexion no matter what area you choose to enhance with fillers. Benefits of dermal fillers include:
- Diminished appearance of wrinkles and fine lines
- Smoother-looking skin
- Reduced appearance of acne scars
- Improved facial symmetry
- More sculpted chin and cheekbones
- More voluminous lips
We can also use fillers to add volume to any areas of the face that have become sunken or hollowed with age. Let us know what areas you want to improve, and we’ll provide the appropriate Juvéderm injections.
How Can I Know If I’m a Good Candidate for Juvéderm Injections?
The best way to determine if you’re a good candidate for Juvéderm injections is to schedule a consultation with a professional. Your provider will review your health history and invite you to talk about your aesthetic concerns and what you want to change about your face. If you’re in good general health and have reasonable treatment expectations, your provider may deem you an excellent candidate. You may also be a good candidate for this treatment if you:
- Are dissatisfied with the lack of volume and definition in your cheeks
- Want to look years younger without committing to risky surgery
- Long for a fuller, more kissable pout
- Want to have a more defined chin and jawline
- Aren’t currently pregnant or breastfeeding
- Are a relatively healthy adult
- Can commit to following all preparation and aftercare instructions your provider gives you
- Don’t have any viral skin infections
If you don’t have any current viral skin infections but have a history of them, you may still be a candidate for this treatment. However, you’ll most likely need to take an antiviral for at least a few days before your appointment.
What to Expect After Juvéderm Treatment
You shouldn’t expect to see instantaneous results right after Juvéderm injections. In fact, your face may look a bit worse than usual for the first few days due to swelling at the injection sites. Don’t let this alarm you. Give the treatment site adequate time to heal before analyzing your results.
Approximately a week after your injections, you should be able to notice positive changes. It’s a good idea to take photos throughout the healing process so you’re more likely to see the most subtle improvements to your appearance. Your results should last up to nine months. After that, you’ll eventually notice gradual volume losses in the treated areas. If you want to restore volume to those areas again, simply schedule another treatment.
How Often Should I Get Juvéderm Injections?
Some people metabolize fillers faster than others. Therefore, it’s impossible to establish an injection maintenance recommendation that works for everyone. However, many people choose to schedule new injection appointments once or twice every year. Determining how frequently you want to schedule follow-up treatments to maintain your youthful appearance is up to you.
Keep in mind that getting fillers too frequently could have negative consequences. Excessive filler use can make you look “overdone” and fake. It can also potentially stretch your skin beyond its limits and damage its natural elasticity. This could actually lead to increased wrinkles over time.
To avoid unwanted consequences of excessive filler usage, it’s wise to follow your provider’s maintenance recommendations. They’ll let you know how much filler is ideal for your aesthetic goals and how much is too much.
What Should I Know About Juvéderm Aftercare?
Juvéderm dermal fillers have a high success rate. In one study, more than 96% of patients who received lip filler were reportedly satisfied with their results1. They reported that their lip fullness goals were achieved. They also felt that their lips were smooth and natural-looking after treatment. Following your provider’s Juvéderm aftercare instructions may increase your likelihood of experiencing similar results.
Juvéderm is recognized as a safe procedure. Most people experience no downtime and can engage in normal daily activities after treatment. But to minimize your risk of side effects and ensure optimal results, it is wise to take some post-procedural precautions. We’ll give you specific Juvéderm aftercare lips and face guidelines. Be sure to follow these instructions closely to experience the best possible outcome.
How Can I Make My Recovery Process Easier?
Dermal filler injections require very little aftercare and typically cause mild symptoms. But there are things you can do to make your recovery even easier. Sleep with your head slightly elevated for the first couple of nights after your injections. This can help reduce swelling and discomfort in the treated areas. You may also apply ice packs periodically to treated areas. This will further discourage swelling and help numb any pain you may be feeling.
What Should I Avoid Doing After Juvéderm?
We advise that you take certain precautions after your dermal filler injections. We suggest that you:
- Avoid strenuous activities that could increase your blood pressure
- Do not massage or rub the treated area
- Wait at least 2-4 weeks after your Juvéderm appointment to receive facial peels or other facial treatments
- Avoid moving or stretching treated areas for 24 hours
- Avoid drinking from a straw for two weeks after receiving lip fillers
- Wait at least 24 hours before applying makeup
How Can I Avoid Bruising After Juvéderm?
Some people may experience mild bruising after Juvéderm face or lip injections. To decrease your likelihood of bruising, do the following:
- Avoid strenuous exercise that can raise your blood pressure and contribute to bruising.
- Avoid taking certain supplements, such as ginger, vitamin E, Advil, and garlic for at least two weeks after your injections. These supplements can increase your risk of bruising.
- Avoid excessive sunlight exposure in the weeks following your procedure. Too much sunlight can permanently discolor bruised tissue.
- Avoid very hot showers, saunas, and other hot environments. Excessive heat can dilate the blood vessels and further contribute to bruising.
- Avoid drinking alcohol for at least 24 hours after receiving dermal fillers. Alcohol can contribute to bruising by thinning the blood and dilating the blood vessels.
- Consider taking Arnica pills as part of your Juvéderm lip aftercare to help reduce bruising
If you still develop a bruise even after taking the recommended precautions, don’t worry. Any bruising should resolve itself within a few days just like any other bruise.
What Might Happen If I Don’t Follow My Juvéderm Provider’s Aftercare Instructions?
If you fail to follow your provider’s Juvéderm aftercare instructions, you may experience an unnecessarily rough and lengthy recovery process. Additionally, disregarding aftercare instructions could cause you to develop post-treatment complications such as prolonged bruising, lumps, or filler migration.
Discover the Benefits of Juvéderm Fillers
Juvéderm dermal filler injections are safe and effective for all skin types. Wondering if you’re a good candidate? Book a free consultation with Calista Skin & Laser Center, the leading provider of safe, effective Juvéderm fillers in Colleyville, Texas, and the surrounding Dallas/Fort Worth areas. Call us at 817-488-3838 to get on our schedule or to learn more about this leading cosmetic treatment.
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