{"id":1371,"date":"2023-07-24T04:28:10","date_gmt":"2023-07-24T04:28:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thespotlyte.com\/?p=1371"},"modified":"2023-07-25T08:33:29","modified_gmt":"2023-07-25T08:33:29","slug":"how-to-reduce-swelling-after-injectable-filler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thespotlyte.com\/1371\/how-to-reduce-swelling-after-injectable-filler\/","title":{"rendered":"Experts Share 3 Ways To Help Reduce Swelling After An Injectable Filler Appointment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
If you notice your face or lips start to swell after a temporary injectable filler treatment, we have three words for you: it is OK. It is a common side effect that can happen. Typically, most side effects go away within a couple of weeks; that said, everyone is unique, so your experience may be different from someone else\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to dermatologist and member of The Women\u2019s Dermatologic Society<\/a> Kimberly Butterwick, MD<\/a>, swelling occurs with all injectable fillers because of the trauma caused by the injection, and\/or the patient\u2019s reaction to a particular filler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMost swelling is mild [or moderate] and usually subsides in a couple of weeks, she says. She also explains that more pronounced swelling is likely to occur with lip fillers. This can happen within hours of getting the treatment. However, inflammation is also a side effect you may experience weeks to months after getting the treatment. (If this happens, consult with your provider immediately.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to how your body reacts, the quality of your injector as well as his or her protocol can play a role in swelling. Typically, experienced injectors tend to reduce the speed of their injections to reduce discomfort and swelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIn my practice, we use a lot of ice and I inject slowly, notes dermatologist and founder of\u00a0Mariwalla Dermatology<\/a>,\u00a0Dr. Kavita Mariwalla<\/a>. But not all providers adhere to this technique and again, there\u2019s still a good chance you\u2019ll experience swelling anyway. So, if and when it happens to you, here are ways to reduce it until it completely goes away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n [Editor\u2019s note: Injectable filler is a temporary treatment that adds volume to areas of the face such as the lips, cheeks, and laugh lines. Like any medical treatment, it has <\/em>potential risks and side effects.<\/em><\/a> Be sure to talk to a licensed provider to see if it\u2019s right for you. Have more questions? Chat with our team of trained aesthetics specialists<\/a> now.]<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Look into pre-treatment care.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re getting lip fillers, consider asking your doctor if this is an option for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n