If you’re curious about lip fillers at our Omaha practice, you’re not alone. The popular treatment is renowned for its excellent results and no downtime. Before your first appointment with us, however, there are a few things you should know. Preparation is key when it comes to getting great results, and you can take an active role in exactly that.
What Happens During a Lip Filler Appointment?
We take extra care to keep the treatment as comfortable as possible, as the lips are delicate and sensitive. We use JUVÉDERM® fillers that contain lidocaine, and a numbing cream can be applied if you’d like added comfort. Your provider will place the filler using a very fine needle or a microcannula, depending on what’s best for your lips.
To ensure you have the best possible experience getting lip fillers, here are a few things you should do—and not do.
Do
Our team makes every effort to keep your lip filler appointment comfortable, brief, and highly rewarding. You can do the same by taking these key steps:
- Stop taking certain medications. Some drugs and supplements, such as ibuprofen, aspirin, and vitamin E, may increase your chances of bleeding or bruising. Avoiding these will lower your risk. (If you do experience redness, swelling, or bruising, you can gently apply an ice pack to reduce it.)
- Ask about vitamin K cream and oral arnica. These products support a speedy healing process, and we provide them at our practice. We also offer laser treatments designed to encourage healing in the area.
- Ask questions. Be honest about your goals and ask any questions you may have at your consultation. This helps your provider create the results you want and keeps you feeling calm and secure during the appointment.
- Choose a qualified, safe practice. Only opt for injections performed by a credentialed professional, and feel free to ask about the practice’s qualifications before moving forward with any treatment.
Don’t
To have the best possible experience with lip injections, you should not:
- Drink alcohol the night before. This will increase your risk of bleeding or bruising.
- Massage or press on your lips after your injections. Applying pressure to your lips can cause the filler to shift, potentially altering your results.
- Search for bargains that may be unsafe. To learn more about what you should look for in a product and what you should avoid, please see our previous blog post.
- Ignore any lumps that form. In rare cases, you may notice small, hard lumps forming under the skin. This is the filler collecting in one small area. If you experience this issue, please call us. We’ll take a closer look and provide solutions as necessary.
Of course, we’ll discuss everything you need to know in-depth during your consultation, including your various formulation options, the volume we’ll be using, pricing information, and more. We’re here to support you every step of the way, and we’re committed to helping you look and feel your absolute best.
If you would like to learn more about lip injections and dermal fillers at our Omaha practice, please contact us or call (402) 408-0017.
Updated December 2025
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