There’s no question that dermal fillers are part of a 21st Century success story in medical aesthetics. Fillers were second only to Botox® and other neuromodulators in the most frequently performed minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures in 2024.
Dermal fillers work by introducing gels formed with biocompatible substances already found in your body. Strategically injected to supplement middle-layer support for your epidermis, fillers restore volume and youthful appearance to your face at a time in your life when natural collagen falls behind in its support duties.
At ThriveOB and Women’s Wellness in Barrington, Illinois, we offer our patients the Juvéderm® collection of hyaluronic acid dermal filler products, custom formulations designed to help with a wide range of cosmetic enhancements.
A common question that arises about filler treatments involves aftercare, in particular related to the effects of exercise on fillers. Does running cause fillers break down faster?
It’s an excellent question, since dermal fillers are long-lasting but temporary procedures. It’s natural to want to extend the benefits as much as you can.
Here’s what you need to know about filler injections and exercise.
Often, it’s recommended that you avoid moderate to strenuous exercise for 24 to 48 hours after your appointment and there’s good reason for this, but it has nothing to do with the longevity of your filler treatment.
Since fillers are delivered by injection, there are small traumas created as part of your procedure. While fillers use fine needles that cause little damage or discomfort, your body still responds to the intrusion.
The reason for avoiding exercise immediately after your injections is for healing promotion. Exercise can increase blood pressure which in turn can aggravate the inflammatory response at the site of injuries.
In short, exercise can increase bruising and swelling at the treatment site in the first day or two after your filler injection, that’s all. If you’re okay with visible symptoms lasting longer than necessary, then schedule your workout. It won’t cause serious health problems and your injection will last for the same length of time.
As for exercise being a cause for shortening the lifespan of your procedure, there’s no evidence supporting this. Since overall fitness is usually another positive way to achieve youthful appearance, this is good news.
It’s true, though, that individual results vary. It’s possible that your body simply metabolizes filler components faster than another patient.
Learn more by consulting with our filler and Botox specialists at ThriveOB and Women’s Wellness. Book your visit by calling our appointment hotline at 847-868-2908 today.
