After filler treatment, side effects such as swelling, bruising or pain may occur. These are common side effects that are usually treatable. We often receive many questions about swelling. If you suffer from swelling after filler treatment and want to know the best thing to do about it read this blog.
Swelling after fillers
The degree of swelling often depends on the area treated. Areas of superficial injection often experience faster swelling. Consider areas such as smoker’s lines, the marionette line, the nasolabial fold and under the eyes. Lips are a case in point. After a lip filler treatment there is always immediate swelling, this is due to the amount of blood vessels in the lips. The chances of turning blue are also very high. Some fillers are placed on the bone, as in a cheekbone treatment. The closer the filler is placed to the bone the less chance of swelling.
Swelling caused by the filler technique
Swelling after filler treatment does not depend only on the area treated. How the filler is placed also affects how much swelling occurs. A filler can be placed with a needle or with a cannula (needle with blunt end). A cannula must find its way under the skin to the area being treated. Because the end of the needle is stopper it requires a little more force and friction. Therefore, treatment with a cannula is more likely to cause swelling than treatment with a needle.
Swelling due to hemorrhage
Should a blood vessel be hit during the filler treatment, the area is more likely to swell. There is a greater chance of hitting a blood vessel if the filler is injected with a needle
Swelling due to fluid retention
A hyaluronic acid filler has the property of attracting moisture. People who attract a lot of moisture, such as after a bad night, filler treatment is not always appropriate. By placing a filler under the eyes, you fill up the area and thus the filler attracts moisture to raise the empty tear duct, so to speak. Therefore, if you already naturally tend to attract moisture under your eyes, chances are you will attract even more moisture after a filler treatment. So as a result, you have double swelling under your eyes. Before any puffiness treatment, have the cosmetic doctor determine if you are suitable.
Swelling due to overuse of filler
Overuse of a filler in one spot can cause immediate swelling. I therefore recommend that you never have too much filler injected at one time. Build up slowly to minimize swelling. Should swelling persist, the advantage of a hyaluronic acid filler is that it can be dissolved with hyaluronidase.
Swelling due to allergic reaction to filler
You can have such a good doctor treating you with the best products how your own body reacts to fillers you don’t know beforehand. If you suffer greatly from allergies, then there may be a chance that your immune system may react extremely to fillers and reject them. This causes swelling and can cause other annoying problems. At The Body Clinic, you can now have the Bsure DNA test to determine if you have an increased risk of filler allergy.
In short, swelling after filler treatment can have several causes. Read up well in advance so you know what to expect. After treatment, it is good to cool down. Cold packs are available in all of our clinics. Also, a cetirizine tablet can reduce swelling (available at any drugstore). Most swelling disappears within 48 hours. Should the swelling persist always contact us.
FAQ
Is the filler not placed properly if I have swelling?
Swelling is a common short-term complication after filler treatment. In most cases, the swelling subsides within 48 hours.
Besides the swelling, my skin is also red is this okay?
The first few days after the filler treatment, the skin may be a little redder than normal. If the redness does not subside after 5 days and the area feels warm, then inflammation may have developed. If so, contact the treating physician immediately.
