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When is it safe to get lip fillers (Restlyne) After Rhinoplasty surgery?
Though the two areas are "separate," it's best to wait until majority of the swelling has resolved. Sometimes you may have bruising or swelling above the upper lip after rhinoplasty. It's not necessarily "unsafe" to get lip filler after rhinoplasty but depending on the extent of swelling/bruising, it might make evaluation of the lip and perioral area difficult. 3 weeks is probably the earliest you could proceed with lip fillers but I would recommend asking your plastic surgeon or ENT to be certain.
Clinical Context
After rhinoplasty, bruising and swelling can extend down into the upper lip and cheek area as tissues heal, which can last for several weeks. Hyaluronic acid filler adds volume and can draw in fluid, so injecting a lip that's still swollen may temporarily make the swelling look worse or make it hard to judge your final result. Waiting until swelling has settled lets your surgeon see the lip's true shape before adding filler on top of it.
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