Recovery timeline
- First 24–48 hours
- Cold compresses wrapped in cloth
- Avoid pressure on treated areas
- Sleep with the head slightly raised
- The first week
- Swelling settles over several days; lips can look uneven at first
- Arnica or pain relief as advised
- Two-week review to assess the settled result
What to avoid
- Alcohol, heavy exercise and heat for 24–48 hours
- Dental treatment for two weeks where possible
- Massage unless instructed
Contact the clinic promptly if you notice
- URGENT: severe pain, pale, mottled or dusky skin, or any change in vision
- Increasing redness, warmth or lumps days later
- Fever
Prepared by the Manhal Medical Center editorial team · Updated: 2026-10-18 · Treating specialist: Dr. Abdullah Anis
This page is general information and does not replace a consultation. Suitability, risks and results vary between patients.
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What aftercare is needed after jaw or face filler?
At Manhal Medical Center in Dubai, Dr. Abdullah Anis advises avoiding pressure or massage on the treated area, heavy exercise, saunas and alcohol for about 24–48 hours after filler. For jawline filler, avoid sleeping face-down and very hard chewing for the first day or two. Swelling and tenderness are common and usually settle within a few days to two weeks.
What warning signs after fillers need urgent attention?
Contact Dr. Abdullah Anis at Manhal Medical Center in Dubai immediately, or go to an emergency department, if you notice increasing pain, skin turning pale, blue or mottled, or any vision change after filler, as these can signal a blocked blood vessel. Redness, heat and increasing swelling days later may indicate infection. Hyaluronic acid filler can be dissolved urgently if needed.
When should I return for a review after fillers?
At Manhal Medical Center in Dubai, Dr. Abdullah Anis usually reviews results about two weeks after filler, once swelling has settled. Small lumps can often be massaged or adjusted at that stage. Avoid dental treatment and facial treatments on the area for about two weeks unless he advises otherwise.
What patients say on Google
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Like many people, I don't enjoy the dentist. For many years I avoided visits out of fear. I found Manhal 15 years ago, and he is a wonderful dentist. Calming presence. Excellent implantology as well as other dental work. I have recommended him personally to many friends, and will continue to do so. I just hope he doesn't ever retire. When I have been overseas with dental problems, I have flown back to Dubai specifically to see him. Could not imagine ever going to another dentist.this was my first visit to Dr Manhal after recomendation from my husband, i needed his consultation after i visited more than one doctor in Lebanon with no luck, i am glad i visited him, he is very professional the clinic is very clean with great staffAmazing service and very friendly team I'm very happy with my dental implant results with Dr.Manhal ❤️
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