Biorevitalization is a cosmetic procedure in which hyaluronic acid is injected under the skin using a syringe with a thin needle. The injection is performed in a papular manner, that is, with the formation of subcutaneous blisters. In the process of assimilation of the composition, they are absorbed without the need for any external influence.
Pain during contouring - myth or reality?
Thanks to unscrupulous players in the beauty market, potential clients have the impression that lip correction using fillers is a pleasant and painless procedure. But in reality this is absolutely not the case. Even the use of special anesthetic gels does not relieve pain. Subcutaneous manipulation with a needle is, to put it mildly, unpleasant, especially on such a sensitive area as the lips. Even those who have a fairly high pain threshold experience discomfort.
Manufacturers of lidocaine fillers claim that their solutions can reduce sensitivity by 35–40%. Cosmetologists also talk about positive experiences and slight swelling. But stories about serious complications that arise specifically from lidocaine-containing drugs are regularly covered in the media. Although we are mostly talking about overdoses or violations of sanitary standards.
An initial consultation with your doctor before the procedure is a wise thing to do. It is necessary to discuss with a specialist the selection of the drug, execution technique and contraindications. The doctor will take into account the individual characteristics of your body. This will help reduce the risk of side effects and eliminate allergic reactions.
Why might you need to remove hyaluronic acid from your lips?
Inflammation.
In principle, this is normal. The body is simply struggling with a foreign, albeit biocompatible, fluid that has suddenly poured into it. However, if the inflammation does not go away within 3 days, we can talk about its infectious nature. The foreign substance from the lips must be removed.
Granulomas and fibroses.
If inflammation is left untreated, connective tissue compaction forms in this area. Over time, these phenomena turn into a clearly visible cosmetic defect. Seals may also appear due to incorrect dosage or incorrect choice of drug.
Individual hypersensitivity.
Cases of allergic reactions are rare and do not always appear immediately. Inflammation and hardening of the lip tissue may begin several months after the procedure.
Protrusion or movement of the drug.
If you inject hyaluronic gel too close to the surface, it will change the natural contour of the lips and make the skin look bumpy. Or it may turn it a bluish-purple color.
If injected too deeply, the gel may simply flow into other areas of the face, which will distort its proportions.
This is also an indication for removing hyaluronic acid from the lips.
Errors or inexperience of the doctor.
Incorrect selection of filler can lead to uneven lip augmentation or hypercorrection, gel migration, inflammatory processes, etc.
Unpleasant complications after contouring - swelling and hematomas
From a medical point of view, slight swelling on the lips where the needle was pricked is quite natural. Microtrauma is caused to the vessels, hence the swelling. But it is still worth minimizing possible complications. Use the services of only professional cosmetologists, and follow all doctor’s recommendations. If a lip contouring session has already been performed and the result is not entirely successful, do not delay and immediately seek help from specialists. Attempts at self-medication will only worsen the situation.
Severe swelling is one of the side effects of filler, which is based on hyaluronic acid . Such preparations quite actively sublimate water. This situation is not considered a complication; the swelling subsides within 8–10 days. There are exceptions, but in cases of introducing a large volume of gel. Contrary to popular belief, it is not always possible to get rid of swelling with lymphatic drainage massage. We recommend reading how to remove lip filler without harm to your health.
Lip contouring: consequences in the form of inflammation
Inflammation cannot be called a direct side effect. Non-sulfated glycosaminoglycan (hyaluronic acid) is completely biologically compatible, but despite this, after its administration the body activates its standard protective reaction. As a rule, biological processes return to normal within a few days and inflammation goes away on its own. But in some cases, redness remains. There are two possible options:
- Along with the puncture, an infection entered the body . But this is not always the cosmetologist’s mistake. The viruses could have been developing for several days, and the injection triggered their launch.
- Autoimmune diseases reacted to the drug injected into the lip area, activating an inflammatory reaction and an increase in connective tissue.
In terms of neutralization, each of the points requires different therapy. In case of infection, you must make an appointment with a doctor to clarify the diagnosis and take pharmacological medications. If an autoimmune disease is to blame, then it is worth undergoing steroid therapy - it effectively reduces the immune response. But only a doctor prescribes the prescription and regimen for taking any medications. Self-medicating the consequences after contouring is extremely dangerous. Instead of reducing inflammation, you can, on the contrary, provoke suppuration and the formation of permanent scars.
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Seals in the lips after correction: normal options
If dense balls appear in some cases, do not panic:
- a dense filler was used : even when the gel is injected to the correct depth and in the required quantity, lumps will be felt inside the lips for some time, and then they will disappear;
- Little time has passed since the procedure : the gels dissolve in the tissues quite slowly. You can speed up this process with the help of a special massage. But it is strictly forbidden to knead the seals yourself - this must be done by the doctor who performed the injections.
To determine whether you should worry, you need to answer a number of questions:
- Are gel accumulations visible under the skin?
- Is there deformation of certain areas of the lips due to displacement of the gel?
- Is there lip asymmetry that was not there before?
- When examined, are there white balls on the mucous membranes after a few days?
If the answer is positive to at least one of the questions, then you need to schedule a visit to a cosmetologist in the near future. The decision to prescribe any procedures is made only by a specialist based on examination.
Fibrosis and compaction - complications after lip contouring
In the first days after the injection of fillers, lumps may appear at the injection site, this is due to the fact that the substance has not yet had time to distribute evenly. Sometimes it happens that a hematoma (bruise) appears due to damage to a vessel. Within a week, it usually resolves, but if the cause of the lump is fibrosis, then the situation is much more complicated and requires your close attention.
Why does fibrosis occur?
The distribution of fillers in the lip occurs gradually, and the effect can last up to 12 months. Immediately after administration of the drug and during the first week, balls are felt under the skin, which dissolve on their own. Clots are nothing more than drops of filler, which is quite natural. Fibrosis is an unpleasant complication when connective tissue grows with the appearance of scar changes.
One of the obvious reasons for the formation of fibrosis is the rejection of a foreign substance by the body . In this case, a well-chosen injection solution can solve this issue. But only a professional cosmetologist can determine the dosage and prescribe the necessary drug that will not aggravate the situation. The doctor will also tell you what care is suitable after lip contouring in your case.
Unobvious reasons for the formation of fibrosis include:
- inexperience of the cosmetologist;
- violation of sanitary norms and rules;
- mechanical damage to the walls of blood vessels;
- counterfeit or low-quality filler;
- violation of the technology and technique of drug administration;
- incorrectly selected dose of the administered substance.
Rehabilitation after lip contouring
Fibrous changes after filler injection can occur anywhere on the face, but a particularly favorite area for localization of compactions is the upper lip. This is due to the fact that the skin here is extremely sensitive, delicate and thin. Swelling may not even arise from the filler, but simply from trauma to the skin with a needle.
Seals on the lips cannot be corrected with makeup. Fibrosis is noticeable to the naked eye, and you won’t be able to hide lumps with lipstick and gloss; rather, on the contrary, you only focus attention on this area. It is possible to get rid of fibrosis in one of two ways: surgical or conservative. In the first case, surgical intervention will be required, and in the second, an external agent with collagenase enzymes. The operation is an extreme measure, which is usually used to extract biogel; most often, gentle methods can be used.
Why do white dots appear on the lips?
Most often, small white formations, felt like lumps on palpation, appear in women after the lip augmentation procedure. And the reasons for this may be:
- incorrect injection of filler - the depth of injection is not maintained;
- violation of lip care rules after the procedure;
- allergic reaction to anesthetic drugs;
- reduced general immunity.
But there are other reasons why white dots appear on the lips:
- Fordyce granules. They can occur in both men and women; doctors assess them as microcystic formations localized in the sebaceous glands. They are formed against the background of excessive production of sebaceous secretions, which leads to blockage of the glands. They also appear due to hormonal imbalance, physiological characteristics of the body, and narrowing of the sebaceous ducts.
- Dysbacteriosis. Accompanied by diarrhea or constipation, which reduces overall immunity and promotes the accumulation of toxic substances. This is due to an imbalance of healthy and pathogenic microflora in the intestines.
- Avitaminosis. Small white dots also form when there is a lack of minerals and vitamins in the body. It can be triggered by an unbalanced diet, a strict diet, pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Zhiroviki. Whitish spots (lipomas) appear under the skin; they are defined as soft, mobile in consistency, and belong to the category of benign neoplasms. They can form due to hormonal imbalance, problems with the functionality of the gastrointestinal tract, and the use of low-quality cosmetics.
- Herpes. It usually occurs on the upper lip, appears as a bubble, is accompanied by itching and swelling, and sometimes causes mild pain. This is an infectious disease that occurs when the immune system is weakened.
White dots on a child’s lips can form:
- with candidal stomatitis – the fungus of the genus Candida is activated and begins to actively multiply;
- due to herpes virus - transmitted from mother to baby during the birth canal and during breastfeeding;
- with allergic stomatitis - the body’s reaction to internal irritants (food, milk formula, purees), usually localized on the inside of the lip.
When such formations appear, consultation with specialists is necessary.
