White dots on the lips after augmentation. What is it, when will it pass

After lip augmentation, white dots on the lips can be an unexpected and unsettling sight. You’re not the only one who has noticed white spots on your lips after getting lip fillers. These dots, which are also known as fat globules or milia, are common and typically not a reason for alarm.

Any concerns can be reduced by knowing what these white dots are and why they appear. They usually occur as a result of skin cells or tiny fat deposits becoming trapped beneath the surface. Usually, this is a typical stage of the healing process, and as your lips heal, the dots should gradually disappear.

The answer to the question of when these white spots will go away is usually a few weeks. To make sure everything is on track, it could be a good idea to speak with your healthcare provider if they continue or if you have any other symptoms. It can be much easier and less stressful to recover if you know what to anticipate.

Don’t worry if you recently had lip augmentation and have noticed white dots on your lips; this is typically just a normal healing process. These dots usually go away on their own in a few weeks and are often caused by mild swelling or a buildup of collagen. Knowing what these white spots are and that they’re only temporary will help you control your expectations and maintain your composure until your lips heal completely.

Causes of side effects

One of the side effects of lip augmentation is the appearance of white dots on the lips, which usually appear two to three days after the fillers are introduced. Both the unique physical features of the patient and the inadequate training of the surgeon performing the contour plastic surgery may give rise to these and other clinical complications.

Clients who have undergone the procedure at home, at a lesser cost, rather than in a specialized clinic, typically experience undesired side effects.

The following are the main causes of complications:

• use of cheap, uncertified drugs;
• non-compliance with the technique of the procedure;
• neglect of contraindications to it.

The patient’s disregard for the specialist’s advice and their inability to follow pre- and post-procedural care guidelines may also contribute to the development of side effects. Allergy reactions carry a risk of developing clinical complications because of the unique features of each patient’s body.

This is the result of:

• increased sensitivity of the client"s skin;
• individual reaction to hyaluronic filler and pain-relieving gels and creams;
• intolerance to additional components of the injected drugs;
• the presence of diseases that are contraindications to the procedure.

Consequences of lip contouring that include:

Bruises and hematomas	Quite painful to the touch, they appear at the injection sites and with proper post-procedural care, they disappear on their own in 5-7 days. The risk of their occurrence increases when the patient uses non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics and various blood-thinning dietary supplements.
Swelling of the lips	A fairly common side effect associated with the use of low-molecular hyaluronic acid for the procedure, which attracts water. Swelling disappears on its own after 3-4 days.
Tyndall effect	A symptom accompanied by a slight highlighting of fillers under the skin is caused by the use of low-quality drugs or the use of very dense fillers for lip correction.
Pain	They appear at the moment of skin puncture and can be stopped with special anesthetic gels with a local, pain-relieving effect.
Loss of sensitivity	Occurs in rare cases due to a violation of the technique of the procedure and is caused by the compression of nerves by fillers.
Appearance of dense subcutaneous balls

Additionally, the following issues could arise following lip correction:

• Pronounced asymmetry and deformation of individual areas.
• White balls appearing on the mucous membrane a few days after the procedure is completed.
• Skin rashes and herpes. In some cases, such symptoms may be accompanied by chills and redness of the skin.
• Appearance of characteristic hyperpigmentation in the puncture area.
• Granulomas that appear during the rejection of fillers by the patient"s body.
• Embolism, causing vascular occlusion and capable of provoking tissue necrosis.

How to minimize the risks of side effects

Experts advise their clients to focus on a few factors in order to lower the likelihood of complications.

As an illustration:

• Carefully consider the choice of a clinic for the procedure, read the certificates and license, study customer reviews.
• When choosing a specialist, remember that a competent, highly qualified cosmetologist cannot accept patients at home, since any invasive manipulations require sterile conditions in a cosmetology room. The doctor must also have the relevant knowledge and skills, confirmed by a certificate.
• During the first consultation, clarify what drugs will be used for the procedure and familiarize yourself with the quality certificates. It is also necessary to find out about possible contraindications to the procedure and, if necessary, tell the specialist about any allergic reactions.
• Evaluate how well the first consultation was conducted, whether the specialist examined the client"s skin, clarified the possible presence of contraindications to the procedure, whether he carried out preliminary manipulations and only after that, make a final decision on lip correction.

Following the guidelines provided by experts in order to get ready for the procedure is also essential.

Among them are:

• 7-day abstinence from visiting a solarium or tanning on the beach;
• exclusion of drinks containing caffeine and ethyl alcohol from the diet for 24 hours;
• cancellation of painkillers and antibiotics that affect blood clotting (Ibuprofen, Aspirin);
• no makeup for 3-5 days;
• no smoking or drinking any hot drinks or foods on the day of the procedure.
• 7-day exclusion from the diet of any salty, smoked or spicy foods that cause fluid retention in the body.

Three days prior to contour plastic surgery, the patient should begin taking Acyclovir as a preventive measure if they are prone to the herpes virus. It ought to be maintained for three days following filler injections as well.

Why do they occur?

After lip augmentation, white spots on the lips can be caused by hyperplastic sebaceous glands in sensitive skin areas, seborrheic cysts, or painless skin lesions. Small papules with dense, white-yellow contents that resemble millet seed nodules in appearance are not indicative of disease and do not hurt.

They are found on the mucous membranes of the oral cavity in both men and women. They typically emerge during puberty as a result of hormonal changes and spontaneously vanish between the ages of 45 and 50.

The intensity of white dots, or Fordyce granules, increases when hyaluronic acid fillers are injected into the lips, increasing their volume. This is related to the release of sebaceous glands that were previously hidden deep within the skin to the surface. Since this condition typically results from the unique physical characteristics of the patient, it is rarely linked to a breach of the contour plastic surgery technique or a failure to follow post-procedural care guidelines.

How to get rid of?

After lip augmentation, white dots are a noticeable but painless symptom that doesn’t need special care. There are no specific techniques for treating it, and medical professionals strongly advise against attempting to remove small papules on your own as it is a fairly painful procedure that may result in bleeding, inflammation, or skin scarring. The following should be used to fix a cosmetic flaw:

Cryotherapy

Through the use of cold (liquid nitrogen) to remove white papules, cryotherapy promotes faster skin regeneration in the treated lip area by increasing blood circulation and causing tissue death. The process has almost no side effects and takes only ten to fifteen minutes.

In the following situations, its use is not advised:

• blood and vascular diseases;
• individual hypersensitivity to cold;
• the presence of inflammatory processes, cracks or open wounds on the lips;
• exacerbation of chronic pathologies;
• psychiatric diseases.

Electrocoagulation

The process of electrocoagulation involves subjecting the lips to an alternating high-frequency current, which causes hypertrophied sebaceous gland areas to die. This allows for the rapid and nearly painless removal of white dots from the lips.

It is strictly forbidden to touch or scratch the tiny dots, or crusts, that remain on the skin following the procedure. After the process, they will progressively peel off and fall off over the course of the following five to seven days, making room for newly formed skin tissue. Under local anesthesia, the 15-20 minute procedure is carried out.

Not recommended in:

• blood clotting disorders;
• oncological neoplasms;
• tendency to form colloidal scars;
• individual intolerance to electrical procedures.

Laser therapy

Experts typically advise using laser therapy to remove white spots on the lips following lip augmentation. The method, which doesn’t harm delicate skin, involves heating the papules and subjecting them to extremely brief laser pulses, which triggers the cell renewal processes.

Additionally, the following happens because of the use of a laser:

• reduction of vascular spasm;
• improvement of blood flow and nutrition of cells;
• increase in local immunity;
• increased lymph flow.

The process requires no anesthetic, takes 10 to 20 minutes, and doesn’t require a lengthy recovery period.

It is contraindicated by:

• heart and vascular diseases;
• tendency to bleeding;
• oncological pathologies;
• open form of tuberculosis.

Permanent makeup

Although permanent lip makeup does not remove Fordyce granules, it does allow you to temporarily conceal enlarged sebaceous glands and eliminate any discomfort that comes with their appearance. The procedure can be performed 1-2 months after the introduction of fillers, negating the need for preparation and preventing potential hyaluronic acid withdrawal and lip asymmetry.

Prior to beginning work, the specialist carefully inspects the patient’s mouth to ascertain the necessary number of procedures and cosmetic layers. The specialist then applies an anesthetic gel to the lips and sequentially injects the color composition into the upper and lower lips.

The introduction of a foreign substance into the lips will cause mild pain for a week following the procedure. After two to three days, the lips will develop a crust.

For a speedy skin recovery during this period, moisturizing and restorative cosmetics are advised. Regular updates should be made to permanent lip makeup. Additionally, the process needs to be repeated for every additional contour plastic surgery.

Medicines and ointments

Retin-A cream is regarded by experts as a successful treatment for white papules that develop on the lips following contour plastic surgery. It helps lessen the severity of existing white papules, restore and smooth the skin of the lips, and prevent re-blockage of the sebaceous glands because it contains trans-retinoic acid, a structural analogue of vitamin A.

It is also possible to lessen the intensity of contour plastics’ adverse effects by using jojoba oil. It is recommended to apply 10 milliliters of the mixture, along with one vitamin A capsule, twice a day to white spots until they vanish entirely.

Additionally, you may use:

• A mixture of fir and apricot oils taken in a ratio of 1:4. You need to treat the granules with it daily 2 times a day. The treatment period is about 2 weeks.
• A solution of 1 g of mumiyo added to 50 g of honey. The resulting mixture should be heated in a water bath, applied to the papules for 10-15 minutes, and then washed off with water. The procedure should be repeated for up to 2 weeks.

How to care for lips after contour plastic surgery

After lip augmentation, white dots on the lips can be eliminated with hardware procedures or vitamin A-containing creams. After lip correction with fillers, proper lip care will also help lessen their severity. This involves adhering to certain guidelines during the first two to three days of treatment.

As an illustration:

• Do not touch with your hands, do not touch your lips or lick them, to avoid peeling and cracks;
• avoid eating hard foods (nuts, seeds) that can injure your lips;
• do not play sports, do not visit a sauna, a swimming pool, or swim in open water;
• avoid direct UV rays, and when leaving the house, be sure to apply sunscreen to the surface of your lips;
• do not drink caffeinated drinks or any hot food due to the risk of causing increased bleeding and swelling of the skin;
• do not smoke due to the risk of slowing down lymph flow and slowing down tissue regeneration;
• do not use decorative cosmetics;
• avoid kissing;
• do not use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Ibuprofen, Aspirin) to reduce pain, as they also have a blood-thinning effect.

It is recommended to wait 1-2 months after the introduction of fillers before undergoing permanent makeup for the correction of white spots. This will help to avoid potential hyaluronic acid leakage and lip asymmetry. It is advised to heed certain guidelines when managing the skin’s condition and maintaining the results of contour plastic surgery.

These are the following:

• In the first hours and days after the procedure, apply an ice cube wrapped in a cloth to it, which will reduce the severity of swelling.
• Daily apply moisturizing gels or healing ointments with panthenol (Bepanten) recommended by the doctor to the skin. If hematomas appear on the lips, the use of Troxevasin ointment is prescribed.
• Stop drinking alcoholic beverages and any energy drinks containing caffeine for at least 5-7 days. Ethyl alcohol has a negative effect on the skin condition, and also causes the destruction of hyaluronic acid, provokes its spreading and infection of the wound surface.

It is advised to gently massage the lips with the pads of your fingers starting on the fourth day after the fillers are introduced. This will hasten the uniform distribution of the gel beneath the skin and avoid the appearance of asymmetry. Alternatively, you can use a toothbrush to massage your lips; just flip it over and apply pressure to the skin’s surface.

The ideal way to knead tissues is to move from center to corner and in the opposite direction, in a circular motion, without using any force. You can perform mild gymnastics, like vigorously stretching your lips and pronouncing vowels, in addition to the massage.

You must apply a moisturizing gel or cream to the skin following the massage. It can also be substituted with peach kernel oil.

One of the common consequences of the sebaceous glands being located so close to the skin’s surface is the appearance of white dots on the lips following enlargement.

It is only a cosmetic defect, not associated with any unpleasant sensations, and can be treated with vitamin A-containing ointments and cosmetics, laser therapy, cryotherapy, or electrocoagulation. It is caused by a specific feature of the body.

What Are White Dots on Lips After Augmentation?	White dots, also known as milia or cysts, can appear on lips after augmentation. They are small, harmless bumps filled with keratin, a protein found in skin. They usually result from the injection or irritation of the lips during the procedure.
When Will They Pass?	These white dots typically resolve on their own within a few weeks to a couple of months. It"s important to avoid squeezing or picking at them, as this can cause irritation or infection. If they persist longer than expected or cause significant discomfort, consult your cosmetic professional for advice.

After lip augmentation, white dots on the lips can be a common and unsettling problem for many. These patches, which are frequently the result of filler that is trapped or small infections, usually go away on their own as the lips heal. These could indicate that the filler is taking hold or that your lips are acclimating to the increased volume.

Usually, these white spots go away in a matter of weeks. Nonetheless, it’s a good idea to speak with your cosmetic specialist if they worsen or persist. They can make sure there are no underlying issues and offer tailored advice based on your circumstances.

Ultimately, white dots are usually harmless even though they may cause a brief annoyance. The end result of your augmentation can be smooth, gorgeous lips if you are patient and adhere to the aftercare instructions.

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