How to care for lips after hyaluronic acid?

Are you fresh from a hyaluronic acid treatment and want to make sure the results last long and are clearly visible? As important as the procedure itself is the subsequent care of your lips by including them in your daily skin care routine. In this article we will tell you not only what cosmetics to use, but also how to massage your lips after hyaluronic acid.

Lips after hyaluronic acid - healing. What do you need to know?

As you know, lip shaping with hyaluronic acid is a safe procedure, but at the same time you need to remember that it is still an interference with your skin. Lip modeling may result in some mild bruising around the injection area shortly after the procedure - this is normal, and you don't need to worry if you notice some minor hematoma after your appointment, and your lips are sore. After 24 hours, your lips should begin to return to normal.

What to keep in mind in the first few days after the procedure?

Right after the procedure, you should avoid straining the now sensitive lip area - above all, don't consume alcohol or smoke cigarettes. We also strongly discourage visits to the pool or sauna due to contact with numerous microorganisms and preparations used to disinfect water and rooms. You should not drink hot beverages - so give up tea or very hot coffee for a few days (rest assured, it's only 72 hours!). As for physical exertion, you can indulge in light exercise, but it is very important that you avoid overheating your body, sweating around your mouth and touching it with unwashed hands. You already know what not to do.

And how can you help yourself? How to care for your lips after hyaluronic acid? Drink plenty of water to hydrate your body, and make sure your diet includes plenty of antioxidants to enhance the effects of hyaluronic acid. Don't forget that your diet is an integral part of taking care of your body. In addition, you will find soothing creams useful. 

Do you have an influence on what the effect of the treatment will be?

Yes! Your care is a very important factor here, affecting both the quality of the results and how long they last. In addition to what we described above, aftercare - regular and thoughtful - is important. We often get questions about what to lubricate the lips after hyaluronic acid - first of all, it is important to protect them from the sun and harmful UV rays, so the basis is an oily lipstick combined with a frequently applied SPF 50 cream. If you manage to find such a product, a lipstick with a sunscreen is also great, so that you do not have to use several different cosmetics. Remember that UV rays break down hyaluronic acid, so a lack of sunscreen will negate the effects of the treatment! And don't forget that sunscreen creams need to be used all year round, not just in summer. As for daily care, use moisturizing and lubricating creams that get along well with your skin. The most important thing here is regularity of action and the quality of the ingredients in the products you use.

How to massage the lips after hyaluronic acid?

The last thing to remember is the question of massage. Remember not to touch your lips for the first few days except when you need to lubricate them with the right cosmetics - give them time to heal. After about 72 hours, you can start a gentle massage with washed, clean hands. If you want, you can use ice cubes here, which will have an even better effect. Massage your lips with circular, gentle upward movements.