While you should avoid touching the area after treatment to allow the filler to settle, minor lumps or unevenness after lip fillers are ordinary; these lumps are generally benign and frequently regress spontaneously. However, even soft tissue manipulation can contribute to the flattening of these Knots.
The lip filler lumps may be a result of various factors. After the lip surgery, there might be swelling and bruising, making the lips uneven afterward. Also, the filler might not be evenly distributed during injection at times, resulting in the formation of small lumps.
The other cause could be the body’s reaction to the filler, whereby the body adapts to the new material inserted in its tissues. These formations can become painful and usually do not harm patients’ lives. Still, patients who want to have perfect, even skin, might find them inconvenient.
Generally, it is recommended not to massage lips immediately after the procedure to ensure that filler is not damaged rather than improved.
It is advised that clients should avoid getting any massage on the lips for at least 48 hours after the treatment to allow the lips to heal from the initial swelling and bruising.
However, seeking your provider’s permission before embarking on any massaging schedule is always advisable since some lumps may heal independently.
To properly apply considerable pressure on lip filler lumps, clean your hands so as not to cause an infection. Gently rub your fingertips vertically over the lumps and apply slight pressure. Avoid applying too much pressure – it might shift the filler to other regions or complicate the lump.
Massage for approximately half a minute to one minute, once or twice a day, until they appear any smoother. This can take some time, and patience is needed; the filler settles into your skin and forms a better structure, and the lumps, too, will reduce with time.
Although lip filler lumps can be smoothed out through massaging, abstaining from specific actions and procedures that may cause complications is crucial. It is also important not to apply too much pressure; sometimes, you might have a bruise, or the filler may even be displaced.
Do not massage the area for 48 hours after the procedure, as this may disrupt the initial stabilization stage. Also, it is good to avoid rubbing your lips with rough materials like washcloths, or skin exfoliates while in this stage.
These few things, as well as how you manage and care for your lips after getting your fillers done, will help you achieve an even complexion without having to go for laser treatment. Always seek professional advice from your doctor if you have questions or notice any lumps that do not subside.