LipFix: Gummy Smile

To minimize bruising and ensure the best results, please avoid certain medications and supplements at least 3–7 days prior to your appointment.

Avoid The Following:

• Aspirin / Baby Aspirin
• Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Aleve)
• Fish Oil (Omega-3)
• Vitamin E
• St. John’s Wort
• Ginger, Ginkgo Biloba, Ginseng

Important:

If you are on prescribed blood thinners, do not stop them without your physician’s approval.

Proper aftercare is essential for optimal results and smooth recovery.

Immediately After:

• Avoid touching, pressing, or massaging the treated area
• Do not engage in strenuous exercise or heat exposure
• Mild redness and swelling are normal

Sun Protection:

• Use SPF 30+ sunscreen daily
• Avoid direct sun exposure and heat until swelling subsides
• Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours when outdoors

Managing Swelling & Recovery:

• Swelling may occur, especially the next morning, and typically lasts 2–3 days
• Apply cold compresses for 10 minutes every hour
• Sleep with your head elevated on the first night
• Avoid sleeping on your stomach

Note:

Lip treatments may experience swelling for up to a week before settling into final results.