Tips After Filler Injection
Filler injection is one of the most widely used techniques for treating wrinkles and restoring facial vitality. However, there are some tips emphasized by Dr. Ahmed Mekkawy, a specialist in plastic surgery, body sculpting, and natural hair transplantation, to achieve the best possible results after filler injection. Let's explore them together.
What are Fillers and their uses?
Fillers are natural and synthetic materials injected to fill and plump various areas of the body and face, aiming to eliminate existing wrinkles. They can be used to fill the under-eye area and many other regions.
Steps of Facial Filler Injection:
- The doctor identifies the areas that need filler injection and determines the appropriate amount.
- A local anesthetic is applied to the injection areas.
- The designated areas are injected with the appropriate amount of filler.
The injection process usually takes less than half an hour, and you can return home immediately afterward.
Tips after Filler Injection:
- Smoking:
Stop smoking and consuming alcohol before the injection session and during the recovery period. These substances hinder adequate nourishment to the injected area and increase the risk of swelling, thus delaying the appearance of results.
Stop smoking and consuming alcohol before the injection session and during the recovery period. These substances hinder adequate nourishment to the injected area and increase the risk of swelling, thus delaying the appearance of results.
- Sun exposure:
Avoid sun exposure during the recovery period. Ensure to apply sunscreen if you need to be in the sun to prevent harmful rays from affecting the injection results, causing redness, or exacerbating swelling.
Avoid sun exposure during the recovery period. Ensure to apply sunscreen if you need to be in the sun to prevent harmful rays from affecting the injection results, causing redness, or exacerbating swelling.
- Medications and blood thinners:
Avoid taking blood-thinning medications like aspirin before the session and during the recovery period to prevent the risk of bleeding. Consult the doctor before taking any pain relievers.
Avoid taking blood-thinning medications like aspirin before the session and during the recovery period to prevent the risk of bleeding. Consult the doctor before taking any pain relievers.
- Cosmetics and facial scrubs:
Avoid using cosmetics on the face and avoid facial hair removal for several days to prevent the risk of swelling and sensitivity. Also, avoid using facial scrubs as they can irritate the skin.
Avoid using cosmetics on the face and avoid facial hair removal for several days to prevent the risk of swelling and sensitivity. Also, avoid using facial scrubs as they can irritate the skin.
Pre-Injection guidelines:
- Avoid smoking and consuming alcohol before the injection session and during the recovery period.
- An allergy sensitivity test should be performed before the injection. If any skin sensitivity occurs towards a specific filler type, an alternative type without animal collagen can be used.
- Avoid blood-thinning medications like aspirin.
- The doctor may request certain tests to be done before the injection session.
What are the side effects of Filler Injection?
- Some swelling and bruising may occur, which will subside over time.
- Some redness and itching might occur; so the doctor may prescribe antihistamines.
- Mild discomfort can be managed with pain relievers prescribed by the doctor.
- Uneven facial features or asymmetry might occur, but these issues can be addressed through reinjection. To prevent this from the start, choosing Dr. Ahmed Mekkawy, the top plastic surgery and natural hair transplant specialist in Egypt and the Arab world, is recommended, as he will ensure the appropriate type for your case, leading to the best results.
What are the advantages of Filler Injection?
- No surgical incisions are required.
- Helps eliminate wrinkles and stimulates collagen production, restoring skin vitality.
- Quick procedure; the injection session usually takes less than half an hour.
- Cost-effective compared to other techniques.
- Short recovery period; no extended downtime is needed.
Filler injections provide effective results, enhancing external appearance and eliminating wrinkles. However, following these tips after the injection session is crucial to achieving the best possible outcomes. For further information about filler injections, and for booking and inquiries, please contact us.
This content has been reviewed by Dr. Ahmed Mekkawy, a consultant in cosmetic surgery, body contouring, and natural hair transplantation.
