What is a mini lip fill? 

Mini lip filler is perfect for those not ready for a full syringe of filler. This is also great for people who already have a lip filler injection by ADAN and would like to add more volume or a touch-up to maintain results. A mini lip filler uses half of a syringe filler.

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How long does it last? 

The average lip filler lasts anywhere from 6-12 months. If you want to maintain your results longer, it is recommended to refill your lips at around 6-8 months to prevent the previous filler injected to dissolve completely and starting all over. When layering filler, the results can last longer. To build smaller lips, it is recommended to add more filler no sooner than 6 weeks from initial treatment. 

 

Can you inject over previously injected lip filler done elsewhere? 

If you have had previous lip filler done elsewhere and it was not injected properly or with filler that I approve of, I will not inject more fill on top. We must first dissolve the old filler and then have you come back to get refilled. In order to get the Franco lips results you see on my page, I must ensure I am working on lips that don’t have badly placed or migrated filler in them.  

 

What to expect? 

Swelling, soreness, bruising, bumps, and asymmetry before your lip filler has completely healed is normal. Complete lip filler healing takes about two full weeks. It is unrealistic to expect no bruising after your injectables appointment or to ask how much you will bruise. Everyone bruises and heals differently. 

 

Are lip fillers safe? 

For every aesthetic procedure done at the clinic, there is an emergency protocol available to help manage any complication. All hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers are reversible using an injectable solution known as hyaluronidase (Hylenex). Hyaluronidase helps break down the filler in case of a reaction, occlusion, or poorly placed or migrated filler from previous treatments.  

 

Before & Aftercare? 

Before your appointment, it is very important that you avoid blood thinners for at least one week. Avoiding blood thinners such as ibuprofen, aspirin, naproxen, St. John’s Wort, ginger, garlic, ginkgo biloba, vitamin A, vitamin E, Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oils), and other anti-inflammatory medications will help decrease the amount of bruising after your procedure. Please avoid any alcohol intake for at least 24-hours prior to and after your appointment to help decrease the amount of bruising.  

 

After your lip filler treatment, it is important that you avoid touching, massaging, kissing, oral sex, lipstick, or other used makeup for 6 hours after. It is important that you avoid any of these as we are to prevent any possible infection. Using Arnica, bromelain, or consuming pineapple (if not allergic) helps increase faster healing time due to its anti-inflammatory effects and helping heal bruises faster. If you experience severe weather or dramatic atmospheric pressure changes please be aware that you may experience greater than normal swelling. To avoid additional swelling, sleep with your head elevated for 2-4 days after treatment. 

 

Can I get lip filler if I have a history of herpes type 1? 

If you have a history of herpes type 1 (sores around the mouth), you will be prescribed medication to prevent break out after your treatment. 

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