Swelling subsides a few days after hyaluronic acid filler injection
Jun 05, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Wenmin
Introduction
The swelling reduction time after hyaluronic acid filler injection varies from person to person, typically lasting 1 to 2 weeks. For individuals with faster metabolism, swelling usually subsides within approximately one week. However, for those with slower metabolism, it may take around two weeks. After hyaluronic acid filler injection, it is recommended to follow the physician's advice, avoid strenuous activities and exposure to extreme temperatures, and maintain adequate rest and fluid intake to assist the body in recovering more quickly.
Hyaluronic acid (HA) filler injection is a common aesthetic medical treatment, primarily used for filling facial wrinkles, contouring the face, or enhancing lip volume. The general reference price for HA fillers ranges from 2,000 to 8,000 RMB per milliliter, depending on the brand and the injection site. The effects typically become visible within 24 hours, although achieving a completely natural appearance may take about a week. The swelling duration after HA filler injection varies among individuals, usually lasting 1 to 2 weeks. For individuals with faster metabolism, swelling generally subsides in about a week. However, for those with slower metabolism, it may take around two weeks for the swelling to resolve completely. A detailed explanation is as follows:
HA filler treatment involves injecting hyaluronic acid into the skin or subcutaneous tissue to increase volume, improve skin elasticity and firmness, thereby achieving wrinkle filling, facial contouring, and skin rejuvenation effects. Individuals with faster metabolism have stronger metabolic capabilities, allowing the body to absorb and eliminate the injected fluid more quickly, thus shortening the swelling duration, which typically lasts about one week.
Conversely, individuals with slower metabolism have relatively weaker cellular repair and regeneration abilities, requiring longer tissue recovery time for the area to return to normal. Consequently, the swelling takes longer to fully subside, usually around two weeks.
After HA filler injection, it is recommended to follow the doctor's instructions, avoid strenuous exercise and exposure to extreme temperatures, and ensure adequate rest and hydration to promote faster recovery.
