What causes bruises after lip augmentation?
The most common problems with lips treated with fillers are:
- swelling (of varying severity);
- bruises, in some cases - severe hematomas;
- unbearable itching;
- subcutaneous “balls and rolls”;
- numbness in the lip area;
- allergy;
- introduction of infection.
After lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid, bruising occurs for a number of reasons. After all, during the injection, damage to the epithelial layer of the lips occurs. As a result, multiple capillaries break. The blood from them fills the space between the cells and causes a change in the skin tone on the lips.
Another factor influencing the appearance of bruises is the use of anesthetics and fillers. Before the procedure, an anesthetic in the form of a gel or cream is applied to the client’s lips. Such drugs have a vasodilating effect. The filler, filling the subcutaneous space, compresses these vessels, causing further bruising.
A bruise will certainly appear on the lip if a large vessel has been hit. In such cases, a hematoma often occurs, which in no case should be ignored.
Reasons for appearance
Injecting filler into the sensitive area of the lips
Lip volume is increased by injecting filler. That is, the skin is punctured, muscle tissue and blood vessels are damaged. The procedure is quite painful, since lips are one of the most sensitive places in the human body. There are many nerve fibers and pain receptors here.
All this makes bruising inevitable. The reasons for their formation are several inevitable factors:
- Hematomas are nothing more than the result of damage to blood vessels with the removal of blood from them and the preservation of its clots under the skin. The capillaries that are injured during lip augmentation are very small, but there are many of them. Therefore, bruises are normally superficial, appearing almost immediately and in almost everyone who has undergone the procedure.
- Filler and anesthetic substances play a special role in the appearance of hematomas . The first fills the muscle space, causing compression of intact vessels. The larger its volume, the higher the likelihood of hematomas. An anesthetic substance, if contained in a filler or administered separately by injection, helps to dilate blood vessels. That is, the likelihood of their damage increases, as does the amount of blood entering the soft tissues from the capillaries.
- Destruction of a large vessel can cause the formation of a large hematoma. This is possible due to the cosmetologist’s violation of the procedure technique and his insufficient qualifications. Such a formation on the lip requires close attention. Due to the prolonged persistence of dried blood in the tissues, suppuration may occur.
We recommend reading about methods of non-injection lip augmentation. You will learn about procedures such as thermage, electroporation, vacuum lip augmentation, as well as how to increase natural volume using decorative cosmetics. And here is more information about the causes of dryness and burning of lips.
How long will it take for hematomas on the lips to go away?
It is difficult to say with accuracy how long bruises on a particular woman’s lips last. They usually go away within 2 days after the augmentation procedure. In some cases, deeper bruises disappear within a week. The speed of healing depends on the methods of further treatment of bruises.
By the way. If an anesthetic injection was used during lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid, the healing time of bruises may increase. Once in the soft tissue, anesthesia prevents vasoconstriction by retaining moisture. As a result, lips remain swollen longer and bruising goes away more slowly. In such conditions they can survive for 2 weeks. For this reason, most cosmetologists numb the client's lips using special wipes or creams.
It is very rare, but it still happens that a large blood vessel was damaged during the procedure. The resulting hematoma in such cases will grow and increase in size. This phenomenon indicates the beginning of infection. A bruise this big won't go away on its own. A woman needs to see a doctor immediately, otherwise the hematoma may transform into a purulent sac.
How to remove bruises at home?
Of course, in this not the most pleasant and aesthetic situation, the question arises - how to remove bruises after lip augmentation? After all, every woman wants to enjoy the sight of beautiful lips, and not look at blue spots in the mirror.
Getting rid of bruises at home is not the most time-consuming process. The unpleasant consequences of a cosmetic procedure will disappear as quickly as possible if you follow a few simple recommendations:
- Immediately after the procedure, you need to press your finger on your lips and fix it in this position for several minutes. This technique will help stop the spread of blood from damaged vessels. This is the only time when force can be applied to the lip area. In the future, mechanical impacts on this area should be avoided.
- It is acceptable to apply ice to the surface of the lips. The ice cube is first wrapped in a sterile napkin (the cold should not be scalding) and passed over the skin of the lips several times. You should not put pressure on the cube; movements should be light and smooth. This effect of cold promotes blood resorption, vasoconstriction, and pain relief. This procedure must be performed several times a day.
- It is not recommended to take a horizontal body position in the first 8 hours after the procedure. Otherwise, a rush of blood to the lips may occur, which will cause even greater vascular injury. In order for hematomas to resolve faster after lip augmentation, you need to sleep on a high pillow for the first days.
- Avoid exposure to high temperatures. Taking hot baths, sunbathing on the beach, visiting the bathhouse, sauna and solarium will have to be postponed until the bruises have completely healed.
- It is necessary to use special healing gels and ointments. Most often, bruises on the lips after enlargement are smeared with Heparin ointment, Troxevasin and Hepatrombin. Before using such products, you need to consult a cosmetologist - he will help you choose the best option for the treatment.
- Sports activities will have to be postponed, at least for a while. Physical activity accelerates blood circulation, which, in turn, interferes with the complete absorption of fluid in soft tissues.
- After the lip augmentation procedure, you need to pay close attention to your diet. So, the menu should include foods rich in vitamin K and ascorbic acid. They are found in large quantities in broccoli, avocados, oranges, black currants, and walnuts. Such treats strengthen blood vessels and allow blood to clot faster.
When dealing with bruises, all means are good. So, medicinal plants and berries will help eliminate swelling. It is permissible to use the following natural medicines:
- Kalina . Strengthens the tone of blood vessels and skin, which means it will cope wonderfully with the problem of bruises and swelling. A lip mask made from viburnum, ground with honey, would be an excellent healing remedy.
- Aloe . A plant leaf is applied to the damaged areas for 20 minutes three times a day.
- Potato starch . It is mixed with mineral water to a paste. The mixture is applied to problem areas every two hours, leaving for 30 minutes for the first few days after the procedure.
- Wormwood . A compress made from a solution of wormwood can also help damaged skin. Pour 3 teaspoons of the plant into a glass of boiling water and leave for 20 minutes. After cooling, soak a cotton pad in the solution and apply it to your lips. Repeat the procedure several times a day.
What to do for prevention?
To avoid bruising after lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid, it is necessary to follow some preventive measures:
- About a week before the procedure, you should stop taking medications that thin your blood. This list includes Aspirin and medications based on it, as well as Ibuprofen and Diclofenac. Products containing vitamin E also help improve blood clotting. For this reason, their consumption immediately before the procedure should also be avoided.
- Complete abstinence from alcoholic and low-alcohol drinks 5 days before lip augmentation. Alcohol dilates blood vessels and promotes poor blood clotting. This can become a significant hindrance to the master during the procedure.
- You should not do an increase during menstruation or a few days before it. Enlargement is also contraindicated if there is already a bruise in the mouth area - it must first be eliminated.
- It is best to arrive at the salon in advance for your session. This will give the client the opportunity to catch her breath and relax after walking. It is helpful to apply ice to your lips while you wait.
Such tricks will help, if not completely prevent the appearance of bruises on the lips, then at least make them few. In this case, the mouth will not acquire an unnatural bluish tint and the bruises will disappear as quickly as possible, and most importantly, without a trace.
It is rare that a woman manages to avoid bruising after a lip augmentation procedure with hyaluronic acid. To a greater or lesser extent, they appear in most cases. You shouldn’t be upset, because bruises are a temporary phenomenon; you should reassure yourself with the thought that they will definitely disappear soon. In addition, following simple rules before and after the procedure will help to significantly reduce the number and intensity of bruises. The situation is different if a labial hematoma forms after the injections. In this case, you should not wait for it to resolve on its own, but seek help from a qualified specialist. The latter will give a number of tips to eliminate the unpleasant phenomenon.
About lip massage
Since after the procedure the process of lip friction should be reduced as much as possible, self-massage should be approached carefully and consciously. Experts recommend a gentle and light massage. For example, you can gently pat your fingertips on or around your lips, or use gentle strokes.
Some doctors also recommend doing simple lip gymnastics: pronouncing vowels with elongated lips, moving your lips left and right, puffing out your cheeks and gently releasing air with slightly parted lips. Proper massage and gymnastics will definitely contribute to the favorable appearance of the lips, but they should be coordinated with the cosmetologist who performed the injection.
