Massaging your cheeks to remove bumps won't cause serious complications or significantly ruin your appearance after the dermal filler procedure. However, doing so in excess could change the shape or move the hyaluronic acid filler out of place and cause unwanted results. You should massage after applying injectable filler to areas where the skin is thinner, such as the lips or lower eyelids, but massaging too much and in other areas could damage the filler and reduce volume. Or, it can cause migration of the filling.
Until the filling is incorporated into the soft tissue, it can move. Therefore, if you massage the area, keep it light. Massaging any injectable product for approximately 3 days after the date of injection is generally not recommended. Why? Massaging the treated areas can alter the dermal filler and cause the hyaluronic acid solution to move.
This can cause an uneven or lumpy appearance. Another factor to consider is the type of filler used for lip treatment. Some fillers, such as Sculptra, are designed to stimulate collagen production in the skin, which can produce long-lasting results. These fillers may be more susceptible to decay if massaged or manipulated too much after treatment.
On the other hand, traditional lip fillers, such as Juvederm and Restylane, are designed to add volume and definition to lips and are less likely to break with a gentle massage. Dugar uses Restylane lip filler, which adds natural volume and helps eliminate fine lines surrounding the lips. It's also important to remember that everyone's body reacts differently to filler treatments, and the amount of time it takes for the filler to break down can vary from person to person. Some people may notice that the filler begins to break down after a few days, while others may notice that it lasts for several months.
Unfortunately, there are several online videos that provide post-filling instructions that may not apply to your specific treatment. Many of these videos recommend massaging the treatment area immediately after the injection, but this can be harmful. In some cases, we recommend that our patients massage the filler after treatment to smooth them under the skin; however, if massaged too soon, the filler may migrate slightly. Touching your skin frequently immediately after the injection can also introduce bacteria into the tiny entry points left by the needle; these entry points heal quickly, but you should avoid touching them until the day after treatment.
The first step in massaging lip filler bumps is patience. Before starting any massage, we suggest that you wait 5 to 7 days after injecting the needle. Yes, we know how difficult it is to see something annoying when looking in the mirror, but getting dirty with the newly placed padding before the initial swelling and bruising go away can cause unnecessary trauma. Although the migration of filler material is very rare, its probability increases when the load is carried out by an inexperienced or poorly qualified injector.
Lip filler has become increasingly popular in recent years as a way to improve the appearance of lips and improve their shape. However, a professional can also use a very small amount of hyaluronidase to help dissolve a lump quickly without affecting the remaining filler. Adding too much filler all at once can be too difficult for lips to hold, and it can end up migrating up and out from the upper lip, creating the appearance of a “filling mustache” or “duck lips”. To learn more about the uses of different dermal fillers and their safety, schedule a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon.
Thank you for your question. Massaging your face won't make fillers go away, and massaging a lot can interfere with your final results. The thumb creates a boundary on the vermilion border (the upper contour of the lip) that prevents fillers from migrating during the massage. If the lumps from the lip filler persist after two weeks, they can be leveled out by injecting more filler around the lumps.
It's also essential that your provider has a thorough understanding of human anatomy and knows at what depth you must place the filling. If you're not happy with the filling results or if things get worse, contact your injector. While it is possible for fillers to migrate, this side effect is extremely rare and can be avoided by choosing a qualified injector. We also care for patients who have had too much filler added under the eyes, which can cause bumps to appear, as the skin in this area is exceptionally thin.
Keep reading to learn how to massage filling lumps with a technique that will not only help soften them, but will also prevent the migration of the filling. An underqualified professional may not separate filler injections properly, which could cause areas of the skin to fill up too quickly or too quickly. While the thicker product may help improve lip shape, it tends to increase the appearance of lumps on the lips after fillers.
