The filler can take several weeks to soften and settle into your skin. This means that patients won't see the ultimate results of their treatment immediately. Although individual results will vary, many people achieve the full effect within two weeks after receiving their injections.
The answer is almost always yes. Upon injection, dermal fillers may feel firmer or harden due to a healing response of the body. Additionally, the filler needs to settle into the correct and ideal position.
It takes up to 4 weeks for the filler to fully integrate into the tissue and some fillers are more cohesive than others. We often advise my patients that they should drink plenty of water to stay hydrated after treatment, as hyaluronic based fillers are water-binding.
Within the first two weeks after your injections, lumps and bumps are normal because the cheek filler is settling. If they are particularly pronounced, your injector may recommend massaging the filler. Secondly, if it is after two weeks, your injector will likely still recommend massage first.
There may be redness and swelling. The cheeks may have a more “sharp” look about them, but when the swelling goes down after 2 days, the sharpness will reduce and give way to a more natural appearance. Patients often like the swelling in the first couple of days.
This type of injection creates a “plumping” effect that boosts cheek volume, restores your natural cheekbone structure, and provides a lift to your mid and lower face. So how long does cheek filler take to settle in the skin? It takes 14 days at most for cheek filler injections to settle.
The filler can take several weeks to soften and settle into your skin. This means that patients won't see the ultimate results of their treatment immediately. Although individual results will vary, many people achieve the full effect within two weeks after receiving their injections.
First, you should wait for 7 to 14 days before massaging your cheeks. It's possible that the lumps may already disappear within that period and you won't need to massage the cheeks. Additionally, doing it too early, such as the day after the procedure, may cause cheek filler migration and affect your treatment results.
Smoothing Out the Lumps
It's actually quite uncommon for patients to experience any irritation or lumps following their procedure, but if you do, then you should expect them to dissipate after a few days. At the most, it may take 2-3 weeks to alleviate them entirely with limited downtime.
Swelling is expected to subside for 3 to 5 days following the dermal filler treatment session. But sometimes it may take up to 2 weeks for the dermal filler substance to fully settle in the injection site, so the kind of treatment area also plays a role in the estimated time for the swelling to go down.
Treating with 1ml at a time is certainly appropriate for some areas, such as volumising lips or having smaller tweakments into other areas of the face. Sometimes, however, more than 1ml may be required – in the cheeks, for example – as 1ml may not make a discernible difference.
Swelling is completely normal after your procedure, so don't freak out if your cheeks look "bigger" or more lifted than you intended. Swelling can distort the shape, so give yourself about five days for the volume to settle before you assess your filler.
So what are the telltale signs of a botched filler treatment on the cheeks? A bad cheek filler injection may cause persistent swelling or puffiness in the treated area. Individuals may also experience having a pillow face or sunset eyes which can result from overfilling the cheeks.
You will be able to feel the filler under your skin for a couple of weeks, and these bumps can sometimes be seen as well. However they are not permanent.
Lumps – it is normal to be able to feel the filler under the skin initially. If raised bumps appear, firm massage will help to even them out. Uneven appearance. Some areas may be more affected by fillers or swell more than other areas.
X amount of mls in some individuals may make little to no difference, depending on area, age and desired look. We usually recommend at the very least 1ml each side as the minimum. Dermal filler begins to be broken down by the body a month after treatment.
If your lumps last longer than two weeks, they may have been caused by congealed hyaluronic acid. Although this cause is rare and uncommon, this can be corrected by injecting hyaluronidase into the lump. Hyaluronidase, like hyaluronic acid, occurs naturally in the body and is used to dissolve filler when needed.
Why do you get lumps after a filler treatment? Sometimes a hyaluronic acid product may clump up under your skin. This may show up as a visible lump. This is particularly true if it's placed in the surface or superficial layers of your skin.
Some fillers, such as Sculptra, are designed to stimulate collagen production in the skin, which can lead to long-lasting results. These fillers may be more susceptible to breakdown if they are massaged or manipulated too much after the treatment.
Because the aging process is continuous, fillers aren't a one-off solution, and you will need to return to the clinic every so often for top-up appointments. Most of our patients visit us once every 6-12 months, but this isn't a hard-and-fast rule.
False: Fillers Make Your Skin Sag
The truth is, dermal fillers add such a subtle and healthy amount of volume to the skin, that any skin stretching will be minimal.
“Proper placement of mid-face and lower face filler should not significantly affect the smile,” he shares. With that said, “if an overly firm filler is used or if the region is overfilled, an unnatural appearance can result as the lips push against stiff surrounding tissues,” he adds.
With any injections into the skin with dermal filler, lumpiness may occur. Lumps after dermal filler is a common issue and can be normal and temporary, or it may need to be reviewed. It is very common to have temporary lumpiness in the skin in the first few weeks after dermal filler.
Don't worry — this is entirely normal, and the lip fillers will soften with time. Your lips may also be swollen and tender, which can contribute to the lip filler feeling hard under the skin. Dermal filler treatments like Juvederm and Restylane are made of hyaluronic acid.
No, fillers are not typically expected to look better over time. Although the results of fillers are usually visible after the procedure, the effects will only usually last for several months to over a year.