Summer is back in full swing and so we get a lot of questions about fillers and the sun. Is a day at the beach after filler treatment even possible? How long before the vacations can I undergo filler treatment? In this article, answer some questions about fillers and the sun.
Can I go out in the sun after a filler treatment?
If you have been treated with fillers, we recommend staying out of the sun for at least three days. It is important to give your skin time to recover. Heat causes blood vessels to widen, which can cause bruising after treatment. Any swelling can also be aggravated by the sun.
Do you have side effects after filler treatment such as: swelling, redness or bruising and they have not gone away after three days? If so, our advice is to stay out of the sun a little longer until the side effects subside.
Can I go on vacation after a filler treatment?
If you have vacation plans, we recommend scheduling a filler treatment at least two weeks before your vacation. This allows the recovery period to go well. In addition, you can schedule a check-up appointment one to two weeks after treatment. If you then have questions or are still not completely satisfied this can be discussed during this check-up appointment.
Does the sun break down a filler?
Sunlight breaks down Hyaluronic Acid in our epidermis. Since almost all of our treatments involve injecting the filler deep into the skin, the filler can be virtually unaffected by sunlight. Fillers that are injected superficially into the skin, such as a Skinbooster, can be broken down faster by sunlight, though.
What factor properly protects my skin from the sun?
It is important to protect your skin with a high protection factor (SPF 30/50) to prevent skin aging. A certain dose of sunlight is good for everyone. UV rays make vitamin D, which, among other things, makes for strong bones and a better mood. However, too much sunlight is harmful to the skin; sunlight causes collagen and elastin in the skin to break down faster. Sun-damaged skin ages faster and often shows more wrinkles.
Does the Covid-19 vaccine affect fillers?
Side effects of the Corona vaccine have been noted in areas where fillers have been applied. If your Covid-19 vaccine is scheduled this summer, we advise you not to undergo filler treatment two weeks before and two weeks after your vaccination. This significantly reduces your chances of getting side effects.
Conclusion
Thus, the sun does not directly affect the durability of the filler if it is injected deep into the skin. However, the sun does affect the recovery period after a filler, give your skin enough time to fully recover. Therefore, plan your filler treatment early before you go on vacation. Also, we recommend always applying a good protection factor (SPF 30/50) to prevent sun damage to the skin.
