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## Immediate Actions

Immediately after receiving lip filler injections, it’s crucial to follow these steps to minimize swelling and promote healing:

Apply a cold compress: Wrap ice packs or frozen gel packs in a thin towel and apply them to your lips for 15-20 minutes at a time, several times throughout the day. This helps constrict blood vessels, reducing inflammation.

Elevate your head: Sleeping with an extra pillow can help reduce swelling by minimizing fluid buildup around your face.

Avoid touching or rubbing your lips: This can introduce bacteria and irritate the injection site, potentially leading to infection or delayed healing.

Refrain from strenuous activity: Strenuous exercise can increase blood flow and worsen swelling. Opt for gentle walks instead.

Stay hydrated: Drinking plenty of water helps flush toxins from your body and keep tissues hydrated, aiding in the healing process.

Avoid alcohol and caffeine: These substances can dehydrate you and contribute to inflammation.

Eat soft foods: Chewing on hard or crunchy foods can irritate the injection site. Stick to soft foods that require minimal chewing.

Follow your provider’s instructions: Your injector will provide specific aftercare guidelines tailored to your treatment. Adhering to these instructions is crucial for optimal results and minimizing complications.

Cold Compresses

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Elevate Your Head

Avoid Touching or Massaging

## OvertheCounter Remedies

Avoid touching or massaging the area where you received lip filler.

Touching and massaging can introduce bacteria into the injection site, increasing your risk of infection.

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It can also disrupt the placement of the filler, leading to uneven results.

**Over-the-counter remedies** that may help reduce swelling include:

• Applying a cold compress for 15-20 minutes at a time several times a day. This can help constrict blood vessels and minimize inflammation.

• Taking **antihistamines**, such as **Benadryl** or **Zyrtec**. Antihistamines can help reduce allergic reactions and swelling.

• Using **hydrocortisone cream**. This topical steroid can help reduce inflammation.

It’s important to follow your injector’s specific instructions regarding aftercare and any medications they recommend.

If you experience excessive swelling, pain, or other concerning symptoms, contact your injector immediately.

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Oral Antihistamines

## LongTerm Management

Oral antihistamines are commonly recommended to help manage swelling after lip filler treatments. They work by blocking the action of histamine, a chemical released in the body during an inflammatory response. Histamine contributes to the symptoms of allergic reactions, including swelling, redness, and itching.

When administered orally, antihistamines enter the bloodstream and travel throughout the body, reducing inflammation systemically. This can help minimize post-filler swelling by mitigating the histamine-mediated inflammatory response in the treated area.

Non-sedating oral antihistamines like cetirizine (Zyrtec) or loratadine (Claritin) are often preferred for their minimal drowsiness side effects, allowing patients to resume normal activities comfortably.

However, it’s important to consult with a healthcare professional before taking any medications, even over-the-counter ones. They can assess your individual medical history and advise on the appropriate dosage and duration of antihistamine use.

Follow Your Injector’s Instructions Carefully

Stay Hydrated

Protect Your Lips from the Sun

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