Summary
- Avoid exposure to the sun for at least three days after a filler treatment to aid recovery and prevent swelling or bruising.
- Schedule a filler treatment at least two weeks before going on holiday to allow your skin to recover fully and to make time for a follow-up appointment.
- Sunlight does not break down fillers injected deep into the skin, but superficial fillers such as Skinboosters can be broken down more quickly.
- Always protect your skin with a high sun protection factor (SPF 30/50) to prevent sun damage and premature skin ageing.
- Avoid filler treatments two weeks before and two weeks after a Covid-19 vaccination to minimise side effects.
Is a day at the beach possible after a filler treatment? How long before the holiday can I still undergo a filler treatment? In this article, we answer a number of questions about fillers and the sun.
Can I go in the sun after a filler treatment?
If you have been treated with fillers, we advise you to stay out of the sun for at least three days. It is important to give your skin time to recover. Heat dilates blood vessels, which can cause bruising after a treatment. Any swelling can also worsen due to the sun. Do you have side effects such as swelling, redness or bruising after a filler treatment and are they still present after three days? Then our advice is to stay out of the sun a little longer until the side effects have subsided.
Can I go on holiday after a filler treatment?
If you have holiday plans, we recommend scheduling a filler treatment at least two weeks before your holiday. This allows for a smooth recovery period. In addition, you can schedule a follow-up appointment one to two weeks after the treatment. If you have any questions or are not completely satisfied, this can be discussed during this follow-up appointment.
Does the sun break down fillers?
Sunlight breaks down Hyaluronic Acid in our epidermis. Since the filler is injected deep into the skin in almost all our treatments, the filler can hardly be affected by sunlight. Fillers that are injected superficially into the skin, such as a Skinbooster, can be broken down more quickly by sunlight.
Which factor protects my skin well 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 produce vitamin D, which among other things ensures strong bones and a better mood. However, too much sunlight is harmful to the skin; sunlight breaks down collagen and elastin in the skin more quickly. 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 observed in areas where fillers have been applied. If your Covid-19 vaccine is scheduled this summer, we advise you not to undergo a filler treatment two weeks before and two weeks after your vaccination. This significantly reduces the chance of experiencing side effects.
Conclusion
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 in good time before you go on holiday. We also advise you to always apply a good sun protection factor (SPF 30/50) to prevent sun damage to the skin.
