Lip Filler Aftercare

After getting your lips done at The Refinery, follow these steps to ensure they look their best.

Avoid: Limit exercise or sweating for the first 24 hours. Avoid excessive touching, rubbing, or pressure on the treated areas unless advised.

Ice: Apply a cool compress or ice pack in short intervals (10 minutes on, 10 minutes off) to help minimize swelling and discomfort.

Pain relief: If needed, use Tylenol/acetaminophen. Avoid Ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin, or aspirin, as they may worsen bruising.

Swelling & tenderness: Swelling, redness, bruising, tenderness, or firmness is normal after facial filler and lip augmentation.

Lips especially may appear more swollen the first 7 days.

Hydrate: Drink plenty of water and keep lips moisturized with a gentle, hydrating balm or ointment such as Aquaphor or Circadia lips.

Sleeping position: Sleep with your head elevated if possible to help reduce swelling, especially after lip filler.

Lumps & firmness: You may feel small lumps, bumps, or areas of firmness while the filler settles. This is very common and usually softens naturally over the next 1–2 weeks.

Bruising or asymmetry: Mild bruising, uneven swelling, or asymmetry can occur as healing progresses. One side may settle faster than the other during the first week.

Be patient: Facial balancing and lip filler results continue to soften and integrate over several weeks. Final results are not immediate.

Let us know: about any asymmetry or concerns after the first week. Notify us immediately for any discoloration, severe pain, or unhappiness with your results.