What should You not Do after Lip Augmentation?

💋 What should You not Do after Lip Augmentation? Rules of Conduct for Optimal Results

A lip injection with hyaluronic acid is a popular aesthetic procedure that provides fuller and harmoniously shaped lips. For the result to remain beautiful and at the same time to avoid complications, the correct rules of conduct after lip augmentation are particularly important – especially in the first few hours after the treatment.

In this article, you will learn what you should pay attention to, what you must avoid after lip augmentation, how exactly the healing process works and what possible side effects may occur.

✅ Short Answer: What You should Avoid after Lip Augmentation

In the first few hours and days after lip injection:

No sports or physical exertion
No hot drinks or heavily spiced foods
No kissing or massaging the lips
No make-up on the lip area
No sauna, solarium or sunbathing
No alcohol and no nicotine
No air travel on the same day
No dental treatments immediately afterwards

These rules of conduct for injections help to significantly reduce the risk of swelling, asymmetries, and undesirable side effects.

🛑 What should You not Do after Lip Injection?

After the aesthetic procedure with hyaluronic acid, you should be particularly careful with the lip area. Avoid in the first 48 hours:

Pressure on the lips (e.g., when sleeping or kissing)
Hot showers, sauna, solarium or hot drinks
Smoking, as it can delay healing
Sports and strenuous movement, as blood circulation is increased
Make-up in the treated area (at least 24 hours)

The filler needs time to settle evenly in the tissue. Both pressure and heat can impair its effect and thus cause nodule formation or asymmetries.

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How Long should You not Kiss after Lip Augmentation?

You should avoid kissing for at least 24 hours after the injection. Direct pressure on the treated area can displace the hyaluronic acid and thereby affect the shape of the lips. In addition, small germs can enter the tissue through the open injection sites and cause local inflammation there.

Can You Brush your Teeth after the Procedure?

Yes, brushing your teeth is allowed – but with caution. Use a soft toothbrush and make sure not to stretch or press the lip area. The same applies to using mouthwash: rinse gently, do not spit out with force.

What Can You Eat or Drink in the First few Hours after Hyaluronic Acid Treatment?

In the first two hours after the procedure, you should not eat or drink anything at all. Afterwards:

Only lukewarm food and drinks
No heavily spiced or hot foods
No alcohol, no hot drinks and no nicotine

Plenty of still water supports the binding of hyaluronic acid in the tissue and helps the body regenerate faster. In addition, sufficient fluid intake helps to reduce swelling and at the same time stimulate metabolism, so that the treatment result is more stable and harmonious.

What Helps against Swelling after Lip Augmentation?

Slight swelling is completely normal after the injection. To relieve it, you can:

gently cool the lips with a clean cool pack
do not use direct ice to avoid frostbite
sleep in a slightly elevated position to reduce blood circulation
avoid sports to keep the pressure in the tissue low

When Can You Apply Make-Up to your Lips Again?

At the earliest 24 hours after the procedure.
Make-up can contain germs and lead to inflammation or pimple formation if applied too early. Use only clean brushes or applicators to avoid infections.

Lips need rest after the procedure

After lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid, patience is particularly important, as many patients underestimate how sensitive the lips react in the first few hours after the procedure. Even everyday things like frequent talking, hot drinks or even light pressure can affect the result and disturb the healing process. Therefore: If you want a harmonious and natural result, you should give the healing sufficient time. It is best to rest physically for one to two days, drink plenty of water and avoid direct irritants such as heat, friction or strong facial expressions.

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How Does Healing Proceed after Lip Augmentation?

Here is an overview of the typical healing process after hyaluronic acid injection:

Day	What happens in the lip area?
Day 1	Slight to moderate swelling, feeling of pressure, possibly small bruises
Day 2–3	Swelling subsides, lips feel plumper
Day 4–5	Lips become softer, first results visible
Day 6–10	Lips look more natural, small irregularities disappear
Day 14	Final result of the hyaluronic acid treatment visible

If you still experience severe pain, redness or hardening after day 5, please contact your treating physician.

Possible Risks and Side Effects

After lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid, the following, mostly harmless, reactions may occur:

Swelling or redness
Feeling of tension in the lip area
Small bruises (blue spots)
Slight asymmetries, which usually resolve after a few days

Less common are:

Nodule formation or hardening
Infections
Vascular compression (rare, but serious – requires immediate medical attention)

💡 Important: In case of unusual symptoms or uncertainty, you should always contact us directly. We can detect risks early and, if necessary, take action. Therefore, please always write to us if you feel unwell or something seems strange to you.