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DERMAL FILLERS: RECOVERY, DAY BY DAY
Swelling and bruising for a few days; lips swell most (2 to 5 days), under-eye bruising can take 1 to 2 weeks.
Day by day
- Day 1 to 2Swelling and tenderness; cold packs help. No hard exercise.
- Day 3 to 7Swelling settles; small bruises fade.
- Week 2 to 4The true result shows. Good time for a check.
Flying home
Usually fine after 1 to 2 days; ask your clinic if you had a lot of filler.
Avoid
- Rubbing or massaging the area for a day
- Hard exercise, sauna and alcohol for 24 to 48 hours
- Facial massage for a week
Pack
- Cold packs
- Arnica gel (ask your clinic)
- Sunscreen
Call your clinic or get help if
- Skin turning white, grey or blotchy
- Severe or spreading pain
- Any change in vision (go back to your clinic immediately; hyaluronic filler can be dissolved)
- Fever, lumps or swelling that lasts more than a week
General information from medical sources (Cleveland Clinic, NHS, ASPS, AAD and published studies), not medical advice. Your clinic's own aftercare instructions come first.
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the recovery after dermal fillers?
- Swelling and bruising for a few days; lips swell most (2 to 5 days), under-eye bruising can take 1 to 2 weeks.
- When can I fly home after dermal fillers?
- Usually fine after 1 to 2 days; ask your clinic if you had a lot of filler.
- What should I avoid after dermal fillers?
- Rubbing or massaging the area for a day. Hard exercise, sauna and alcohol for 24 to 48 hours. Facial massage for a week.
- What should I pack for dermal fillers in Seoul?
- Cold packs, Arnica gel (ask your clinic), Sunscreen.