As seen on
As seen on
Curious what a treatment at VIVA looks like? Watch our treatment demonstration below with the full treatment process with before and afters.
Dr Rupert Critchley MD · Founder, VIVA Skin Clinics · JCCP member
Lip filler is one of the most popular aesthetic treatments in the UK and it’s no wonder why! Lip filler is a brilliant way to:
One of the most common questions we get after a lip filler treatment is whether the patient can kiss afterwards, and with Valentine’s Day just around the corner it seems like the perfect time to answer!
Unfortunately, we recommend not kissing straight after getting lip fillers. This is because kissing can apply a lot of pressure to the lips and increase risk of infection due to the number of bacteria on lips. Therefore, it is best to avoid kissing for 48 hours afterwards – but that doesn’t mean a soft peck isn’t allowed! Your lips will probably be a bit tender and swollen after the treatment, so kissing might not be that appealing anyway.
Now that’s answered, let’s look at some other common questions we get in clinic…
We recommend that exercise should be avoided for 24–48 hours after getting lip filler. This is because exercising increases body temperature which can cause blood flow to the lip area, worsening any swelling, bruising, or discomfort.
As long as it is okay with your registered GP to take parcetemol, it is fine to take painkillers after a lip filler treatment to help ease any discomfort felt afterwards. The best treatment to manage any pain and swelling is to ice the lips. Gently apply an ice pack wrapped in a towel after the treatment.
Yes, you can eat and drink after lip fillers. However, you should take the following into consideration:
Want to book in for a Lip Filler consultation? We offer free consultations at all our clinic locations.
Ready to book? Click here to book your next lip filler treatment.
Every treatment at VIVA is carried out by qualified nurses and doctors, so you’re in safe, experienced hands from consultation to aftercare.
Consultations are always free, giving you the chance to talk through your goals, ask questions and get an honest recommendation before you commit. Payment plans are also available across our treatments with Clearpay and Klarna.
You’ll find us at three clinics, with a fourth opening in Surrey this November:
Download the VIVA app to join VIVA CLUB and get 10% off all treatments, plus easy booking and appointment management.
We offer new client bookings and exciting offers monthly, so book soon to secure your appointment. Our consulations are free and we offer flexible finance.
Book online here or through the VIVA app. For any questions, call us on 02037 332199 (Mon–Fri 10am–7pm, Sat 10am–4pm).
We have two convenient locations in London and one in Kent located in beautiful Tunbridge Wells. Click below to find your nearest VIVA!
Get our special offers, see before and afters and learn more about what makes VIVA Skin clinics the Uk’s leading cosmetic clinic.
