Can You Do Facial Exercises With Fillers?
It’s a common misconception that moving your face after getting fillers can disturb the product and its precise placement. In this blog, we’ll do some mythbusting, so that you can find out what is the optimum aftercare for your new fillers.
So, can you do facial exercises with fillers? No, generally, excessive facial movements straight after fillers can result in increased pressure and blood flow to the skin, causing swelling and sometimes filler migration.
However, this isn’t the case for all types of fillers. Read on to discover the best aftercare for your fillers.
Popular Exercises To Do With Fillers
The key to facial movements or exercises with facial fillers is that the lower the intensity, the better. Sweating or increasing your heart rate and body temperature should be avoided to prevent any bruising, swelling, or even filler migration.
Physical Exercise
You should wait 24-48 hours post-treatment for any strenuous exercise, and it’s best to start with just walking or light stretching. Fillers can leave tiny holes in the skin from the needles used, through which bacteria can enter.
Facial sweating can increase the bacteria on your face and, therefore, the risk of infection. Due to this slight risk associated with facial fillers, it is always best not to exert yourself enough to break out in a sweat.
Safe Exercises
The key things to think about when choosing an exercise post-treatment are the following:
- Will this increase my heart rate?
- Will this make me sweat?
- Will this result in inversion (Head lower than heart)
Some safe exercises could include:
- Steady walking
- Light stretching
- Meditation
Things To Avoid With Facial Fillers
Inversion
Certain stretches or yoga positions can result in your head being lower to the ground than your heart, therefore increasing blood flow to the face – something you should avoid post-treatment
Heat
Saunas or steam rooms can increase your body temperature, so whilst they are relaxing and non-strenuous, they should still be avoided due to the increased risk of bacterial growth.
Can You Do Facial Exercises With Fillers?
Facial exercises are seen to strengthen and firm your skin on your face, right? Whilst this is the case without fillers, post-treatment, this can have the opposite effect.
Dermal Filler Aftercare
Excessive touching and massaging of the treated area can sometimes cause filler migration, so it’s best to refrain from facial exercise.
Strenuous exercise and alcohol can also cause the above complications, as well as swelling and bruising, so they should be avoided as well.
Staying hydrated, gently applying ice or cold compresses and elevating your head can help with recovery.
Anti-Aging Botox
Research published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology by Dr Murad Alam found that facial exercises can actually speed up the Botox healing process by about a day.
Therefore, it is always best to consult with your clinician for Botox or dermal filler aftercare advice, based on the treatment you have received and your personal facial needs.
Contact our expert team today for help and advice
Do Facial Exercises Increase Collagen?
Facial exercises increase your skin’s elasticity, softening age lines and giving the skin an overall lift. In terms of collagen, facial exercises can increase collagen production and are a natural alternative to Botox and fillers.
Exercises such as the following stimulate the skin to increase blood flow to the area, promoting collagen production:
- Tapping
- Pinching
- Stretching
What Issues Can Facial Exercises Help With?
There is a wide range of facial exercises that can be performed daily to see results, such as reducing fine lines and increasing skin elasticity. These results can reduce the following conditions:
Anti-Aging
Signs of ageing can include wrinkles, sagging, and a reduction in facial volume. This is due to a decrease in collagen, resulting in loss of volume and elasticity in your face.
A study of facial exercises by Dr Murad Alam found that 20 minutes of facial exercise per day increases fullness in the lower face, especially.
Therefore, if it is facial fullness and volume you are looking for, facial exercise can help!
Brightening Complexion
Facial exercise promotes blood circulation around your face, directing more oxygen and nutrients to your skin cells. This results in a bright, more youthful complexion.
Lymphatic Drainage
Facial exercises using a tool such as a Gua Sha can manually drain your lymphatics in your face and neck. Daily use can stimulate the lymphatic system, decreasing puffiness and reducing swelling.
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For more information, contact our helpful team today for expert advice.
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Owen Thomas
Dr. Owen Thomas has been a medical doctor for more than 20 years since qualifying from Cardiff in 1999, now specialising in aesthetics in London and Swansea. After a 2 year level-7 Master’s Degree course in injectable aesthetic treatments training at Harley Academy, and additional study with Empire Medical Training in the US and other experts renowned in their field, he won a scholarship in the prestigious Aesthetic Intelligence Fellowship run over 7 months in Kensington, London and Paris.
