Herpes after lip augmentation: prevent and neutralize

Why is the herpes virus activated after lip augmentation?

The culprit of herpes infection after lip augmentation is most often the injection method. It damages the epidermis and introduces infection into the body. Here the virus begins to multiply and launches its DNA into the nuclei of nerve cells. Therefore, it will not be possible to completely “dispose” of herpes.

Cases of infection in salons where surgery was performed are quite common. But it happens that the patient is sick with the virus even before the operation. Therefore, herpes after lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid begins to manifest itself in full.

The herpes virus is activated after the procedure for several reasons:

• protective covering injuries;
• epidermal injuries;
• weakened immunity;
• allergic reaction.

It is worth noting that a complete cure for herpes is impossible.

The essence of the technique

The most common method of lip augmentation and correction is injection contouring with various gels. The procedure is considered record-breakingly fast, painless, allows you to achieve the desired results, and entails a minimum number of negative consequences.

Various drugs are suitable for lip correction:

• silicone, biopolymer gels;
• fillers with hyaluronic acid;
• preparations based on calcium hydroxyapatite, collagen;
• patient's fat cells.

Depending on the substance used and the individual reactions of the body, the result from the administration of the drug is noticeable from six months to 3–10 years. It’s difficult to say how long the substance will actually last. Biodegradable drugs do not always behave predictably under the skin. The substance may resolve prematurely.

The use of silicone and biopolymer gels has recently lost relevance. It is these substances that cause the greatest number of complications. Other drug options give patients short-term but predictable results. Hyaluronic acid, collagen or the patient’s own fat are well accepted by the body, stimulate internal rejuvenating processes, and the substances are gradually eliminated naturally.

How to prevent a rash?

In order to avoid the occurrence of herpes after lip augmentation, it is recommended to consult a doctor. This must be done to make sure there are no contraindications and the presence of a virus. The doctor will advise you to take antiviral drugs to avoid complications.

Do not forget that special ointments and gels will help prevent the rash from falling out. Also, complexes of various vitamins to maintain and strengthen the immune system help get rid of herpes after lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid.

Ways to minimize risks

You can reduce the risk of adverse consequences by strictly following the cosmetologist’s recommendations. The doctor obliges you to adhere to restrictions during the preparation and recovery period. The cosmetologist will tell you that before the procedure you cannot:

• drink alcohol, it is advisable to give up cigarettes for 2–5 days;
• take medications that affect the blood condition (aspirin, ibuprofen, drugs with similar active ingredients);
• ignore signs of illness.

Your doctor will recommend an allergy test. If there are known dangers, it is better to take antihistamines in advance. It is important to prevent the danger of herpes. If signs of an exacerbation of the virus appear, the cosmetologist will reschedule the gel augmentation procedure. If relapses are noticeable frequently, then the patient is recommended to undergo a preventive drug course of treatment with appropriate drugs.

When performing gel injections, the doctor must maintain sterility. It is important that the cosmetologist handles with clean hands and uses disposable gloves. The patient must undergo antiseptic treatment of the injection sites.

Attention! The cosmetologist is obliged to open a new package of gel in the presence of the patient. The patient is advised to additionally check the compliance with the expiration dates of the drug and inquire about the storage conditions of the substance.

To prevent various complications, it is important for the cosmetologist together with the patient to exclude contraindications:

• pregnancy, breastfeeding period;
• autoimmune diseases;
• oncology;
• mental disorders;
• serious endocrine, cardiovascular pathologies;
• period of exacerbation of chronic disorders;
• acute ENT diseases;
• infectious, inflammatory, viral diseases during the acute period.

Cosmetologists do not perform lip augmentation procedures if less than a month has passed since plastic surgery, chemical peeling, or skin resurfacing. Patients are advised to inform the cosmetologist about all manipulations performed over the previous 2-3 months.

The risk of negative consequences when introducing foreign substances into tissues is always high. If you follow all the cosmetologist’s recommendations, the development of complications is reduced, but not excluded. If you are afraid of an acute recovery or getting a negative result, it is better to use alternative methods of volume formation: massage, face-building exercises, various devices.

Horrible complications are difficult to predict. In most cases, patients are determined exclusively for a positive result.

What to do if rashes do appear?

But if herpes appears after lip augmentation, what should you do? It is worth visiting a doctor immediately. The specialist will prescribe treatment and write a prescription for the use of drugs. Such medications will make the virus inactive and protect the body.

Ointments and gels that will help prevent herpes after lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid:

• Zovirax;
• Panavir gel;
• Acyclovir;
• Acyclovir Acri;
• Valaciclovir.

It is also recommended to use ointments and gels containing aloe, garlic or onion juices, and saline solutions. These substances in the composition will help destroy the virus.

What will help strengthen the immune system:

• Immunal;
• Polyoxidonium;
• any vitamin complexes.

Caring for infected skin areas should be carried out with the help of “support”:

1. Antiseptic agents. They will allow you to disinfect areas of the skin and clean them. This in turn will lead to a speedy recovery of the body.
2. It is recommended to refrain from sudden movements of the lips, which can serve as a source of microcracks and increased infection.
3. You should refrain from physical activity and exposure of damaged areas of the skin to ultraviolet radiation and hot food. These recommendations are necessary so as not to speed up the blood supply and prevent the virus from multiplying.
4. You will have to give up makeup and massage for several days so as not to cause irritation.

Rules that need to be taken as a basis during the treatment of complications:

1. Avoid unnecessary exposure to damaged areas of the skin to avoid causing irritation.
2. Follow hygiene rules so as not to spread the infection to other places or other people.
3. To apply ointments, it is necessary to use sterile means so as not to expose other parts of the body to infection.
4. It is better not to take unnecessary water procedures, so as not to become infected with additional infections.
5. Avoid going to public places to avoid spreading infection or contracting a new disease because the immune system is weakened.
6. There is no need to apply pressure to small wounds, as this will prolong the treatment period or lead to complications.

It is worth using moisturizing and skin-softening creams if herpes occurs after lip augmentation. This is necessary to speed up the recovery of the damaged area, but only during the final stage of treatment.

It is recommended to visit a cosmetologist after the visible manifestation of herpes disappears in order to evaluate the result and, if necessary, adjust it. Before carrying out the procedure, you should make sure that there are no contraindications or viruses, so as not to encounter complications.

Complications after the procedure

In addition to standard side effects, after the gel injection procedure, unexpected reactions may occur that require additional medical attention. These include functional disorders (fever, allergies, nerve inflammation, herpes) and aesthetic defects (asymmetry, balls, ridge above the upper lip).

Itching, spots, rashes may indicate an individual reaction to the administered substance. Patients often complain that their lips itch. An increase in temperature indicates the development of inflammation. Acute pain, spasms, numbness of the lips indicate that the nerve endings are affected. Herpetic rashes indicate activation of the virus. In these cases, you should immediately consult a doctor. The cosmetologist will take measures to eliminate unforeseen consequences.

The occurrence of aesthetic defects is associated with violation of the restrictions of the rehabilitation period and erroneous actions of the cosmetologist. An unsuccessfully selected drug, an incorrectly implemented technique for administering the filler, and the patient’s wayward behavior can result in various manifestations:

• uneven distribution of the gel;
• formation of balls, lumps;
• tissue compaction (“hard lip”).

The doctor can remove asymmetry, large balls, seals, and a ridge above the upper lip after hyaluronic gels A drug is injected into the lips to neutralize the active substance. If the defects do not cause inconvenience, then you can wait for the problem to naturally resolve after the gel is absorbed. Patients often complain that after the cosmetologist introduced lidase, the achieved volumes were blown away. The doctor can remove defects caused by using silicone only by cutting the tissue.

Patients often complain about white pimples that appear after the procedure. These are Fordyce granules that exist on the mucosa. The formations look scary and frighten patients with the risk of negative consequences. The doctor will explain that as a result of the procedure, the skin has tightened and natural formations have become more clearly visible. There is no reason to panic in this case. It will not be possible to correct the situation when white dots appear. As the gel dissolves, the granules will become less noticeable.

Filling the lips with gels is fraught with the development of tissue fibrosis. Seals, lumps, and white spots appear. The phenomenon is fraught with the subsequent formation of pits and scars. There is no point in trying to eliminate the manifestations on your own; you need to see a cosmetologist as soon as possible to select treatment methods. The doctor can correct recent changes.

If the preparation for the procedure is incorrectly calculated, after the swelling goes away, it seems that there is no effect at all or that the lips turn into a “duck beak”. 2-3 days after the procedure, a decrease in volume will definitely occur. It is important to take into account the reaction to the injected gel, and subsequently discuss with the cosmetologist the volume of the drug used. Correction of an unsuccessful result is carried out by repeated administration of the substance or the use of microdoses of a neutralizing drug.

Patients with sensitive skin often complain of itching and say that their face begins to peel. This may be a variant of an allergic reaction, the body’s attitude towards the use of anesthetics and antiseptics. It is recommended to consult a cosmetologist about ways to eliminate the problem. In the absence of other manifestations, peeling usually goes away within 2–3 days. Moisturizing cosmetics and special professional series preparations created for skin care after filling with gels help correct the result. The doctor will tell you what to apply to the skin.

Is it possible to enlarge lips with herpes?

If the patient has a virus, the use of the injection is contraindicated. The manifestation of herpes after lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid may intensify, which will cause severe harm to the health of the body.

After the injection, new inflammations appear, which complicate the recovery period. Treatment of inflammation caused by herpes takes 7 days. But if you take antiviral drugs, the treatment period is reduced to 5 days.

It is recommended to consult a specialist to ensure that hyaluronic acid is safe to use. It is also worth taking a course of antiviral drugs and vitamin complexes. They will disinfect the body and strengthen the immune system.

Restrictions after the procedure

Compliance with the restrictions will help achieve a positive result, minimizing the possibility of complications. After gel injections you cannot:

• Consume food and drinks immediately after the procedure. It is recommended to wait 3–5 hours. This will allow the injection wounds to heal a little, promoting initial healing of the skin.
• Subject to any manipulation in the dentist's office for up to 2 weeks. Existing dental problems are resolved in advance. Regular procedures: hygienic cleaning, whitening are postponed to more convenient dates.
• Perform aesthetic procedures (peelings, hardware interventions, tattooing, facial depilation) while the wounds on the skin are healing.
• Be exposed to intense physical activity. It is recommended to reduce tension as much as possible while swelling persists. It is recommended to resume sports gradually.
• Use decorative cosmetics for 2–3 days. Application of dense substances promotes penetration of infection under the skin.
• Smoking and drinking alcohol-containing substances for at least 3-5 days.
• Use cosmetics and ointments containing alcohol.
• Steam, visit the sauna, take hot baths (showers) for 3–14 days.
• Consume excessively hot, spicy food and drinks.
• Exposure to hypothermia, overheating.
• Stay in direct sun and sunbathe in a solarium for 5–14 days.
• Fly by plane for 3–5 days.
• Kiss for 2–7 days. The action promotes infection and uneven distribution of the substance.
• Smoking hookah for up to 2 weeks. This can injure the skin and dislodge the gel.
• Injure the skin of the mouth. Unconscious violation of tissue integrity is promoted by biting and excessive licking of the skin of the lips.
• Contact with potential hazards (dirty hands, public objects).

Most restrictions apply until the wounds on the skin of the lips are completely healed. 2 weeks after the gel injection procedure, the patient can fully return to normal activities.

Reasons for appearance after tattooing

The main causes of labial herpes (crawling out on the lips):

• introduction of the virus under the skin by non-sterile instruments of a cosmetologist;
• predisposition to herpetic diseases due to their presence in the blood at the time of the procedure.

Herpes is a viral form contained in the blood of 80-90% of the adult population of the planet. 97-98% of people who received it in childhood are carriers. It is impossible to cure herpes, like most types of viral infections.

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Once in the blood, the microorganism “settles” in the cells of the nervous system and peacefully “sleeps” in 70-80% of carriers, without manifesting itself in any way. In some people, it “wakes up” from time to time, migrates to places of infection (mouth, lips, genitals), and begins to rapidly multiply. This is how recurrent herpetic lesions occur in acute form.

According to doctors, periodic activation of the virus occurs:

• against the background of weakened immunity;
• after injuries to the skin of the face, especially the mucous membranes of the mouth and eyes.

If, after a permanent makeup procedure, your lips are covered with herpetic ulcers, it is worth thinking about the factors that provoked such a complication:

• hypothermia, drafts or recent acute respiratory viral infection;
• general physical fatigue, stress or exacerbation of a chronic disease;
• hormonal changes due to menstruation, drug therapy, age-related changes, pregnancy, breastfeeding;
• ultraviolet irradiation;
• food products or allergens that are aggressive to the body;
• medical intervention (surgery, dental treatment, injection cosmetology).

Tattooing is an intervention in the superficial layers of the skin. The epidermis and dermis of the lips are penetrated by a large number of nerve endings. When a cosmetologist injects dye into them, this area turns into an ideal place for the migration of labial herpes - here it can appear in all its glory.

An additional problem makes the unpleasant situation worse. Rashes, ulcers and blisters on the lips cause repigmentation when they dry out and regenerate. Symptoms: the dye does not take root in inflamed areas; after the herpes crusts disappear, uncolored spots remain on the contours of the lips, spoiling the effect of the tattoo. The dyeing process has to be repeated again.

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Factors that provoke exacerbation of the virus

Herpes, while in the human body, is not always active - most of the time it does not harm health. The main provocateur of the activation of a viral disease is reduced human immunity, and this can occur against the background of:

• frequent and severe stress;
• alcohol abuse;
• smoking;
• prolonged exposure to the sun and, as a result, overheating;
• systematic or single hypothermia;
• constant violation of rest and wakefulness (night sleep less than 8 hours);
• infection of the body;
• tattooing;
• any surgical (surgical) interventions;
• long course of pathology.