Lip Filler Aftercare: 7 Dos and Donts

Follow these for two weeks and your filler will integrate perfectly. Skip them and you're asking for migration, swelling, or worse.

1. No exercise for 24 hours

Cardio elevates blood pressure and pushes blood to the face — that means more swelling and more bruising. Skip the gym, the run, the Pilates class for the day after your appointment.

2. No alcohol for 24 hours

Alcohol thins the blood and prolongs bruising. You’ll forgive yourself the abstinence when you see the result.

3. Ice in 15-minute intervals for the first 24 hours

15 minutes on, 15 off, repeat. Wrap ice in a soft cloth — don’t apply directly to lips. This is the single biggest factor in keeping bruising and swelling minimal.

4. Sleep elevated for 2 nights

Two pillows or a wedge. Gravity is your friend — fluid drains away from the face when your head is up.

5. No facials, dental work, or massage for 14 days

Filler needs to integrate undisturbed. Aggressive manipulation in the first 2 weeks can shift filler placement and undo what we shaped. If you have a dentist appointment booked, reschedule for after the 2-week mark.

6. No flying or hot environments for 48 hours

Cabin pressure changes and saunas/steam rooms increase swelling. Skip the flight, skip the spa day, for two days.

7. Hydrate aggressively

HA filler binds water — well-hydrated patients see better integration and longer-lasting results. 2 to 3 litres of water per day for the first two weeks is the move.

What if I have an issue?

Call us. We see our patients back at the 2-week mark for a free assessment, and we’re available between visits if anything looks off. Contact info here.

Written by the Bar Beauty Medical clinical team. We’re a medical aesthetics clinic at 46 Fort York Blvd, Toronto. All treatments are performed by licensed nurses, doctors, or laser technicians. Information here is general; for advice specific to your skin and goals, book a free consultation.