Hyaluronic whiskers: why they appear and how to remove them
Miscellaneous / / May 01, 2023
This is not the norm, even if the beautician says otherwise.
What is a hyaluronic mustache
So called one of the side effects of unsuccessful lip correction fillers - when, after the injection of the drug, the contour of the upper lip swells and a dense roller appears above the tick. It bulges unnaturally and in certain lighting casts a shadow that resembles a mustache.
Sometimes the effect is noticeable from all sides, in other cases it can only show itself in profile. In any case, the "mustache" makes the lips not plump and seductive, but unnatural.
Why do hyaluronic mustaches appear
In short: because the filler migrates. There are few independent studies explaining the reasons for this behavior of the material, but most often experts tend to the following:
- incorrect injection technique. Too fast introduction can create excessive pressure and expel the drug. Some experts also do not recommend make a large number of punctures along the edge of the lip (for example, these are used to create the effects of Russian lips or a “flat” bow).
- too intense massage after the procedure. This is a necessary step in care, but if overdone, the filler may leak where he doesn't belong.
- the wrong drug. Part of the cosmetologists indicatethat low viscosity fillers flow faster.
- "overdose". Too much volume injected at a time may not fit in the tissues. How many milliliters of the drug is optimal for you, only an experienced doctor can answer.
The exit of the filler from the contour can be affected by the anatomy of the patient and the depth of the injection, but there are few specifics here. Usually the drug introduce into the submucosal tissue - if the material will be closer to the surface of the lips or in the muscle, there is a risk that active facial expressions will push him out.
Another nuance: the individual reaction of the body to the injected substance. Most of the preparations for correcting the shape of the lips are made on the basis of hyaluronic acid. It's natural component connective tissue of a person, therefore, fillers, as a rule, take root well and dissolve in the body over time. The FDA approved the use of hyaluronic acid for cosmetic purposes, but the organization's report said: in some cases, after injections, patients developed granulomas that require surgical removal. That is, the likelihood that the body will not like beauty shot, although small, still exists.
There are also opinions that migration occurs due to non-compliance recommendations care in the first days after the procedure. It was not possible to find confirmation of this fact in reliable sources, but you still shouldn’t ignore the rules - in addition to the “mustache”, lip correction has a number of side effects, such as swelling and bruising. So it is better to postpone trips to the bathhouse and intensive training.
How to get rid of hyaluronic mustache
Typically biodegradable fillers resolve themselves during the year. To remove the hyaluronic mustache earlier, you will have to visit the beautician again and inject hyaluronidase, an enzyme that will dissolve the acid in a couple of days and remove it from the body. In this way, you can completely get rid of fillers or correct ugly areas. Procedure counts safe, but the risk of allergic reactions is still there. Therefore, it makes sense to conduct a skin test before giving an injection.
To reduce risks, trust your lips only to experienced professionals. Filler augmentation is a medical intervention. It should be done in a specialized clinic with license, and not in the office at a nail salon or at home. In addition to the certificate of a cosmetologist, an employee of the clinic must have a diploma from a medical university with a degree in dermatology. The sealed packaging with the material and the sterile syringe are opened in the presence of the patient - in order to avoid doubts about the violation of safety protocols.
Remember that the individual response to fillers cannot be 100% predicted in advance. Careful choice will only minimize possible offensive consequences.
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