Skin booster bumps and swelling: usually gone in 1-3 days

How long do skin booster bumps last?

CELITA Clinic advises that temporary bumps after a skin booster usually settle within 1-3 days.

Bumps are small raised spots where the product was injected. How quickly they settle varies with the amount injected, the area and skin condition.

A skin booster review explains that non-crosslinked HA and PN usually leave small, temporary bumps, while synthetic polymers such as PLA can cause more visible, longer-lasting bumps. With products containing PDLLA, such as Juvelook, it is a good idea to know this in advance when planning your schedule.

How long do swelling, redness and bruising last?

Mild redness and swelling are common reactions that usually appear for a few hours after treatment.

Pain or discomfort and needle marks are also common, and bruising can occasionally occur. The Juvelook manufacturer states that temporary redness, swelling, tenderness and bruising can occur at the treated area.

Ordinary bruises usually improve within 2-3 weeks, and the UK NHS advises seeing a doctor if a bruise has not gone after 3 weeks (guidance for bruising around the eye).

How should I care for my skin while bumps and swelling are present?

The basics are not scratching even if it itches, not rubbing the treated area, gentle cleansing, plenty of moisturizer and sun protection.

Following CELITA Clinic's general guidance, wash your face and apply makeup gently only after 2-3 hours, and avoid alcohol, smoking, saunas, swimming and strenuous exercise for 1 week. Home care follows 3 steps: gentle cleansing, moisturizer applied 3 times thicker than usual, and sunscreen even indoors.

Avoid pressing or rubbing the bumps to make them go away faster. Whether a product requires massage differs by product, so follow the aftercare instructions you received.

When should I contact the clinic?

If the skin at the injection site turns white, gray or bluish, or you have unusually severe pain or changes in vision, contact the clinic immediately.

Vascular injury is an important concern with skin boosters too, and vision loss has rarely been reported with PLA products. These symptoms are rare, but a quick response matters.

If a bump does not shrink after several days and remains like a firm lump, or if swelling or warmth keeps getting worse, a check is needed, so contact us at 051-928-0409 or through the messaging channel you used to book.

Step by step

1. For 2-3 hours after treatment, hold off on washing your face and makeup, and do not touch the treated area.
2. After 2-3 hours, wash gently with a mild cleanser without rubbing.
3. Moisturize more thickly than usual and apply sunscreen even indoors.
4. Do not scratch even if it itches, and do not press or rub the bumps.
5. For 1 week, avoid alcohol, smoking, saunas, swimming and strenuous exercise.
6. Contact the clinic immediately if you notice skin color changes, severe pain or changes in vision.