Lip fillers are a very popular way to change the appearance of one’s lips, typically by increasing their fullness. As with all cosmetic procedures, it’s wise to do your homework first, by researching theย pros and cons associated with the procedure.
Here is our list of things you should pay special attention toย before deciding to go ahead with the procedure.
1. Lip fillers are made from hyaluronic acid.ย Hyaluronic acid-based products have many advantages – they typically lastย longer, and their effects can be reversed if necessary.
2. Perhaps the hardest thing is deciding how far to go in enhancingย your lips. We’d council being conservative – it’s important toย maintain a natural look.
3. Your doctor should be prepared to recommend the exact filler thatย will give you the best results. If you chooseย wisely, your doctor will have a wealth of experience to draw uponย and will give you valuable advice on how to get the best results while still looking natural.
4. Your body will slowly absorb the filler, but the benefits shouldย last from six months to a year or more. Thinner people absorb fillers faster.
5. It’s best to plan on enhancing your lips gradually, over severalย sessions. This is especially true if you want to go from naturallyย thin lips to aย very full look.
6. To prepare for the procedure avoid taking aspirin, fish oil,ย multivitamins, vitamin E, or anti-inflammatory drugs the week beforeย your procedure. They will thin your blood and increase the chances ofย bruising after the procedure. Likewise avoiding alcohol or coffee theย day before and after the procedure will minimize the chance ofย swelling. You should also avoid exercising the day of the procedure.
7. If you’re prone to cold sores, take preventive medication two daysย before the procedure as the filler injections could triggerย cold sores.
8. The procedure is very quick, normally less than 30 minutes.ย Although lip fillers contain numbing agents you should prepare forย some discomfort, as the upper lip is a very sensitive area.
9. Some bruising and swelling after the procedure is natural. Applyingย ice can help. After around 24 to 48 hours you should see the finalย results. Once any swelling has subsided your lips should feel likeย normal again.
10. Check your doctor’s experience and reputation before deciding onย where to have the procedure done. Your lips are a very sensitive areaย with many blood vessels, so choosing someone with solid experience isย a must.
Los Angeles Lip Fillers
Your Laser Skin Care in Los Angeles specializes in Botox and Fillers injections, laser hair removal, vein therapy, chemical peels and IPL among many other services. Please call us at (323) 525-1516 or visit us online atย yourlaserdev.wpenginepowered.comย to schedule a free consultation.
